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Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Charlotte Convention Center in beautiful Charlotte, NC. The DEIJB Certification Symposium is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded professionals. Discover the latest trends and best practices in diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging. Our expert speakers will provide valuable insights and strategies to help you create a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Don't miss out on this incredible event presented by The Alpha South Education Foundation!
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SPEAKERS
Dr. Darryl B. Rice
Dr. Gerald Jones
Dr. Kenneth Augustus Walker
Atty. Cecil Howard
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Dr. Brice Yates
Dr. D'Angelo Taylor
Dr. Gregory J. Vincent
Dr. Shakeer Abdullah
Dr. Terrell Strayhorn
Dr. Darryl Alan Peal
Dr. Brandon Wolfe
Dr. Maurice D. Gipson
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La'Ron Louis
Dr. Maurice Nelson
Dr. James Page
INTRODUCTION
Why Are We Here?
The Fierce Urgency of Now!
Sessions
Cecil Howard, J.D.
PLENARY
Fighting The W.A.R on DEI: Weaponization, Allyship Concerns, & Racism
This session will address candid issues of Weaponization, Allyship and Racism in the workplace and
strategies for effectively dealing with such issues.
Terrell Strayhorn, Ph.D.
LUNCH
TABLE TOP DISCUSSION
Topics:
1. Facilitate Discussion raised by participants.
2. Chat Prompts and facilitate from there.
3. Registration Suggestions
James Page
PANEL
Contemporary Topics in DEI: Anti Racism, Anti-Black Racism & Allyship
Darryl Rice, Ph.D.
Maurice Nelson, ME.d.
Kenneth A. Walker, ST.D.
PRESENTATION
More Than a Feeling: DEI Analytics and Making Sense of it All, Capacity Building, and
Mission Support,
Shakeer Abdullah, Ph.D.
Gerald Jones, Ed.D.
Darryl A. Peal, Ph.D.
PRESENTATION/PANEL DISCUSSION
Organizational Accountability For DEI, ERGs and Affinity Groups;
Funding Concerns
PRESENTATION/PANEL DISCUSSION
​The Future of DEI/DEI As a Profession
Brandon Wolfe, Ph.D.
D’Angelo Taylor, Ed.D.
La’Ron Louis, M.A., M.S.
Gregory Vincent, J.D., Ed.D.
Brice Yates, Ph.D.
La’Ron Louis, M.A., M.S.
Maurice Gipson, J.D., Ph.D.