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Innovation and Impact Forum for Black Male Achievement
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What Winning Looks Like: Investing in What Works
Agenda
Wednesday, October 3
8:25 am EDT
Performances by Akie Bermiss and Cecily Bumbray
Performances by Akie Bermiss and Cecily Bumbray at the Open Society Foundations Innovation and Impact Forum for Black Male Achievement.
9:00 am EDT
Bloomberg Kicks-Off Open Society's Black Male Achievement
Mayor Michael Bloomberg kicks-off the Open Society Foundation's Innovation and Impact Forum for Black Male Achievement.
- MC and Host: Susan L. Taylor, National CARES Mentoring Movement
- Introduction by Christopher Stone, Open Society Foundations
- Opening Remarks by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, City of New York
9:20 am EDT
Open Society's Black Achievement: How to Be a Champion
Paula Madison shares how to be a champion at the Open Society Foundation's Innovation and Impact Forum for Black Male Achievement.
- Introduction by Kenneth H. Zimmerman, Open Society Foundations
- Paula Williams Madison, Madison Media Management LLC and Williams Group Holdings LLC
9:55 am EDT
What Winning Looks Like in Black Male Achievement
Philanthropist George Soros highlights a panel discussion on what winning looks like at the Open Society Foundation's Innovation and Impact Forum for Black Male Achievement.
- George Soros, Open Society Foundations
- Geoffrey Canada, Harlem Children's Zone and Open Society Foundations
- Dr. Robert K. Ross, The California Endowment
- Alexis McGill Johnson, American Values Institute
10:25 am EDT
Black Male Achievement: MLK Drum Major for Service Award
The Open Society Foundations' Innovation and Impact Forum for Black Male Achievement presents Ron Crawford with the MLK Drum Major for Service Award.
- Dr. John Silvanus Wilson, Jr., White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- RECIPIENT: Ron Crawford
10:40 am EDT
Stephen DeBerry: Power of Impact Investing & Technology
Stephen DeBerry of Bronze Investments talks about the power of impact investing and technology that has made it possible.
Stephen DeBerry, Bronze Investments
Stephen DeBerry, Bronze Investments
10:55 am EDT
Black Achievement & National CARES Mentoring Movement
A montage of the Black Achievement & National CARES Mentoring Movement. Diana Morris, Open Society Institute - Baltimore
11:00 am EDT
The Leadership & Sustainability Institute: A 'Now' Idea
The Leadership & Sustainability Institute featuring
- Angela Glover Blackwell, PolicyLink
- Shawn Dove, Open Society Foundations
- Andrew Wolk, Root Cause
11:15 am EDT
Mayor Michael Nutter: Black Males, Winning at City Level
Michael Nutter, mayor of Philadelphia, talks about black male achievement and the role cities can play in helping black males succeed in American society.
Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia
Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia
11:50 am EDT
Healer & Minister Harold Trulear: Empower Black Males
Rev. Dr. Harold Dean Trulear, Healing Communities, Philadelphia Leadership Foundation
Healer & minister Harold Dean Trulear talks about the importance of empowering black males.
Healer & minister Harold Dean Trulear talks about the importance of empowering black males.
12:00 pm EDT
Roger Blissett & John Rogers: Investing in Black Males
Roger A. Blissett, RBC Capital Markets in conversation with John W. Rogers, Jr., Ariel Investments
1:20 pm EDT
Educating Black Boys: The Challenges and Successes
Breakout Seminar: Educating Our Black Boys to Excel.
A panel of experts discusses the the challenges and successes of educating black boys.
A panel of experts discusses the the challenges and successes of educating black boys.
3:10 pm EDT
How Young Leaders Can Help Us Win
How Young Leaders Can Help Us Win featuring
- Khalil Fuller, Black Male Achievement Fellow, NBA Math Hoops
- Tyree Dumas, DollarBoyz, Inc.
3:25 pm EDT
EBONY MANifest Honors for Black Male Achievement
EBONY MANifest Honors for Black Male Achievement featuring
- Kierna Mayo, EBONY.com
- Alexis McGill Johnson, American Values Institute.
3:40 pm EDT
Black Male Engagement Initiative from Knight Foundation
Black Male Engagement Initiative from Knight Foundation featuring Trabian Shorters, Knight Foundation.
3:55 pm EDT
The Urgency of Now: Graduation Rates for Black Males
Dr. John Jackson, The Schott Foundation for Public Education presents the findings of The Urgency of Now: The Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males.
4:05 pm EDT
What's Next? Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys
Philanthropic Support For Black Men and Boys featuring Dr. Lawrence T. McGill, Foundation Center
Dr. Lawrence McGill talks about the Foundation Center's study "Where Do We Go from Here: Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys."
Dr. Lawrence McGill talks about the Foundation Center's study "Where Do We Go from Here: Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys."
4:20 pm EDT
How Philanthropy Is Impacting the Field
Moderator: Susan Taylor Batten, Association of Black Foundation Executives
Panelists:
Panelists:
- Robert Thornton, The Skillman Foundation
- Carmen A. Anderson, The Heinz Endowments
- Raymond A. Colmenar, The California Endowment
- Melanie Hartzog, NYC Young Men's Initiative
- Maisha Simmons, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
5:15 pm EDT
Open Society Fellowship for Black Male Achievement
Presented by Dr. Cheryl Dorsey, Echoing Green
The Open Society Foundations presents its fellowship for Black Male Achievement.
The Open Society Foundations presents its fellowship for Black Male Achievement.
6:00 pm EDT
Forum for Black Male Achievement: Closing Remarks
Shawn Dove, Open Society Foundations
Shawn Dove of the Open Society Foundations gives the closing remarks to Forum for Black Male Achievement.
Shawn Dove of the Open Society Foundations gives the closing remarks to Forum for Black Male Achievement.
Conference Date
October 3, 2012
About this Conference
To accelerate current momentum in the field of black male achievement by strengthening philanthropic partnerships, showcasing leaders and organizations making an impact, and building cross-sector collaborations. The forum will do this through:
- High-profile keynotes and awards
- Profiling young, emerging leaders
- Showcasing major initiatives and innovations in the field
- Providing practical research, data, and field-building tools
- Providing networking opportunities for attendees to connect
- Sessions on proven strategies that are working to improve the life outcomes of black men and boys
About Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, we build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. The foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.
For more information, visit: http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org
For more information, visit: http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org
