2021 VIRTUAL
SIGNATURE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
January 14, 2021 | Establishing the “Why"
2020 was a year of pandemics – one new; one resilient and very complex. Both COVID-19 and systemic/structural racism have presented unpresented challenges and opportunities. People literally could not breathe. The 14th will review just how we got here; what ignited the spark for so many to demand equity and justice for all. This will not be comfortable, but will lay the foundation for why we must attack the 2 pandemics. Click here to download an overview of the workshops.
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8:45-9:00am |
Exhibitor Showcase |
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9:00-9:15am |
Opening Remarks from ABC Leaders & Presenting Sponsor-KeyBank |
Jerome Underwood and Brad Rye |
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9:20-10:25am |
Keynote |
Denise Harlow and Bryan Duncan- National Community Action Partnership |
| 10:25-11:25am |
Plenary Panel: “Charting the Path forward to Attack the 2 Pandemics” Panel Experts
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Moderator-Deanna Dewberry |
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11:30am-12:30pm |
Morning Workshops |
See Schedule |
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12:30-1:00pm |
Lunch break and Sponsors Profiles |
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1:00pm-2:00pm |
Reconvene and Afternoon Workshops |
See Schedule |
| 2:00pm-2:15pm | Closing | Jerome Underwood |
January 14 Workshop Tracks
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Time Frame |
Best & Emerging Practices |
Diversity of Needs |
Organization & Systems Change |
Clinical** |
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11:30am- 12:30pm |
Cradle to Career: Improving Academic Achievement for Children |
Racial Justice vs Law & Order: From Protest to Policy |
Economic Development: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap |
Poverty and Health Disparities and the correlation, intersection of Racial Trauma Part 1 |
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Speakers |
Jackie Campbell |
Ashely Gantt Jawwaad Rasheed |
Tracy L. Williams Curtis Jones, Jr. |
Naomi Davis, LCSW Dr. Latise Hairston |
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1:00pm-2:00pm |
Racial Oppression to Racial Equity |
My Brother's Keeper |
Creating a Sustainable Culture of Change, the clarity and the ability |
Poverty and Health Disparities and the correlation, intersection of Racial Trauma Part 2
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Speakers |
Curtis Jones, Jr. |
Ray Mayoliz |
Carlette Bradley |
Naomi Davis, LCSW Dr. Latise Hairston |
January 21, 2021 | Health
The intersection of the 2 pandemics has revealed and highlighted known layers of systemic bias, discrimination and racist practices and policies across all systems. For many BIPOC communities, it is clear that “Racism is a Public Health Crisis.” Too many people’s physical and mental health are in jeopardy due to a lack of social and emotional needs. This health day will focus on emerging practices, innovation and research all aimed to improve our overall health and well-being. Click here to download an overview of the workshops.
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8:45-9:00 |
Exhibitor Showcase |
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9:00-9:15am |
Opening Remarks from Presenting Sponsors |
Jerome Underwood and Brad Rye |
| 9:15-9:55am |
Keynote |
Wade Norwood Common Ground Health |
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10:00am – 11:00am |
Plenary Panel: "COVID-19 Vaccine: What we Need to Know" Panel Experts
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Moderator -Norma Holland |
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11:00-12:00pm |
Morning Workshops |
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12:00-12:30pm |
Lunch Break and Sponsors Profiles |
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12:30pm-2:30pm |
Two Hour Institutes | See Schedule |
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2:30pm-2:45pm |
Closing |
Jerome Underwood |
January 21 Workshop Tracks
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Time Frame |
Best & Emerging Practices |
Diversity of Needs |
Organization & Systems Change |
Clinical** |
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11:00am- 12:00pm |
Voice of Consumers: Peers Parents, Youth and Caregivers: Diverse Needs and Abilities |
2 Pandemic - Taking our Breath Away: Multigenerational impact on Health and Mental Health |
Policy, Practice and the Realities of Implementing DEI Organizational Strategies |
How Does My Positionality Impact My Relationship With My Supervisees and The Connection With Our Clients? |
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Speakers |
Leah Daniel & Ashley Watson |
Dr. Bridgette Wiefling, |
Sady Fischer |
Pascale Noel, LMSW Nadjete Natchaba, Ed.D., LMSW, MPA |
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12:30pm- 2:30pm |
The Reality of What We Know: Maternal Health, Chronic Health Conditions, HIV/AIDS and Mental Health |
Health and Wellness: Diversity of Voices and Alternative Choices |
Intersection of Social Determinants of Health and Racism: Treatment, Service Implications and Community and Business Outcomes** |
Cultural Considerations for the Individual and Their Family in the Treatment of Addiction and Behavioral Health** |
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Speakers |
Jackie Dozier Christopher Goodwin Rev. Phyllis Jackson Sherita Bullock Melanie Funchess |
Dashiell Elliott Ronnie Pollack |
Shanni Wilson, PA-C Naomi Davis, LCSW |
Linda King-Bronner, LMSW CASAC Craig Johnson, LMHC, CASAC-G |
January 28, 2021 | Be the Healing
Now that we know the facts, what should we do to heal individuals, organizations, regions and the nation? Day 3 will be focused on the actions we must all take to get much closer to equity and justice for all. It will be prescriptive. It may be uncomfortable for some. However, if you value the ideals of freedom, justice and equity for all, that is the intent of this day. Everyone will leave with specific actions to help attack the pandemics. Click here to download an overview of the workshops.
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8:45-9:00 |
Exhibitor Showcase |
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9:00-9:25am |
Opening Remarks from ABC Leaders & Presenting Sponsor -ESL |
Jerome Underwood and Brad Rye
Mike Campbell Northstar Rites of Passage
Ronnie Pollack Native American Cultural Center
Recorded statements from Mayor Lovely Warren & County Executive Adam Bello
Presenting sponsor remarks Faheem Masood ESL Regional President
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9:25 – 10:25am |
Keynote |
Dr. Joy DeGruy |
| 10:25-11:25am |
Plenary Panel: "Be The Healing" Panel Experts
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Moderator -Deanna Dewberry |
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11:30-12:30pm |
Morning Workshops |
See Schedule |
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12:30-1:00pm |
Lunch Break and Sponsors Profiles |
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1:00pm-2:00pm |
Reconvene and Afternoon Workshops |
See Schedule |
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2:00pm-2:30pm |
Closing call to action for the Conference Series |
Jerome Underwood |
January 28 Workshop Track
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Time Frame |
Best & Emerging Practices |
Diversity of Needs |
Organization & Systems Change |
Clinical** |
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11:30am- 12:30pm |
"Bridging The Gap" Strategies for increasing engagement and involvement for youth, young adults, and families. |
Employment, Workforce Development and Entrepreneurial: Increasing accessing and opportunity for BIPOC populations |
Switched: Why Some Live A Life Divided In Corporate America |
Cultural Humility & Racial Equity from the Lens of a Parent or Caregiver Part 1 |
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Speakers |
Stephanie Peete Natasha Almonte |
Aqua Porter Tyrone Reaves |
John Graham |
Sara Taylor, BSW, MS Luis Lopez, MS |
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1:00pm-2:00pm |
A Bias Toward Action: A Framework for Community-Centered Continuous Improvement |
Research versus Reality in Higher Education and Services for Diverse Populations |
Racial Equity and Philanthropy- Responsibility and Accountability |
Cultural Humility & Racial Equity from the Lens of a Parent or Caregiver Part 2
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Speakers |
Bahia Overton |
Dr. Andrea Cain Vincent Sears |
Junior Dillon Dashiell Elliott Danette Campbell-Bell |
Sara Taylor, BSW, MS Luis Lopez, MS |
