2009 Texas Diversity and Leadership Conference -
African American Summit

April 22, 2009
The Westin Galleria

Program Agenda

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Welcome and Networking
Otis Scott, Jr. (Moderator)

10:10 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Formal Welcome and Introductions
Dennis Kennedy
and Otis Scott, Jr.


10:25 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. Keynote Speaker

Dr. George C. Wright
President
Prairie View A&M University


11:05 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Group Discussion based on Table Topper Topics


12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Multicultural Awards Lunch
Theme: Building Bridges Connecting Our Communities


2:15 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. Panel Discussion I

*Black Men

*Black on Black Crime

*Enhanced Educational Opportunities

*A call for NEW LEADERSHIP



3:45 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Panel Discussion II

*Increased Opportunities:  Under representation of African Americans in professional, executive and board positions in the corporate environment

*Entrepreneurship Opportunities

*Organize, Organize, Organize

*Statewide Agenda for Change


5:20 p.m.   Closing Remarks - Dennis Kennedy