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CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS


With dynamic panels and interactive dialogue that gives you a chance to question the panelists, these workshop style intimate sessions will look at the latest research, identify best practices and feature prominent and well-respected professionals and experts. Participate in four of these sessions by choosing one session from each of the four segments listed below.




Thursday, July 27, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • “Dropping Out: How Can we Increase the High School and College Graduation Rates for Blacks?”
  • “How to Protect your Wealth, your Home, your Retirement and your Dream”
  • “The Black Leadership Forum Presents…The Renewal of the Voting Rights Act: What Does it Mean?”
  • “The Future of Black and Brown: Diversity in America”
  • “9-1-1: Emergency Planning”


Thursday, July 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • “Lessons Learned: Black Business Executives Share their Secrets for Success”
  • “Teaching and Learning About People of African Descent”
  • “How to Put a Winning Franchise Ownership Deal Together”
  • “Classism within the Community”
  • “Political Showdown: An Issues Debate”
  • “Passing the Baton: The Art of Transitioning Leadership”



Friday, July 28, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • “Increasing Jobs for Youth: Policies and Programs to Prepare our Future Workforce"
  • “Keeping your Edge: Helping Busy Professionals Maintain Healthy Lifestyles”
  • “Smart Money Moves: Financial Management and Wealth Building for Savvy Professionals”
  • “Sunday Morning Apartheid: A Diversity Study of the Sunday Morning Talk Shows”
  • “Entrepreneurship 301"
  • “Beyond The Bling: A Q&A on Money Management”
  • “NULYP Chapter Development: Drawing on Our Past to Develop the Future of the Movement”


Friday, July 28, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • “What is the State of Black America in 2006?”
  • “Am I My Brother’s Keeper? A Town Hall Meeting on Reconnecting Black Males"
  • “Now You’re Cooking…”
  • “Portfolio Panache: Advanced Investing for Serious Investors”
  • “The Reality of Aging Parents: Giving Back to Those Who Gave to You”


Saturday, July 29
  • “Who’s Stepping Up?: Rebuilding The Black Family"
    11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • NULYP Business Meeting: The State of the National Urban League
    11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • “MOBE Marketing Forum:
    Don’t Blink: Mass Appeal in Minimum Time”
    2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • “Introducing…Viiv™ by INTEL”
    2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • “MOBE Marketing Forum: Beyond Appearances”
    3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.


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