ONE DAY GEARED TOWARD THE UPLIFT, CELEBRATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF BLACK EXCELLENCE!
Revisiting, Reshaping and Revitalizing the Village!
THE 2024
BLACK LENS
SYMPOSIUM
Thank you to our generous sponsors.
THE PURPOSE
The 2024 Black Lens Symposium brought to you by Substantial Media, LLC, and the Institute For Building Communities By Design, LLC is a series of panel conversations around Black duality, Black centricity, Black history, Black reciprocity and the future of being Black in America. Join us as we discuss with a number of experts, thought-leaders and community members across a range of sectors the following topics:
Building Black Business and Community to Close the Wealth Gap
The Future of Education and Black Educators
At the heart of economic empowerment is the Black consumer. This enlightening discussion brings together visionary entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and experts to explore innovative strategies for fostering Black economic success and narrowing the racial wealth gap. Can it be closed? Can we come close to amounting the wealth of our counter-parts? Do we have the will and strategy to come together to achieve it?
With all that has happened over the past year within education, and the teaching of our Black history, where does the future of education stand and what are the challenges that Black educators face?
PANEL TOPICS
This year's Black Lens will take participants on a transformative journey, as we delve into the narratives that shape our identity, acknowledging the profound impact of our collective history and craft a winning strategy to build on our gains and learn from our losses.
Black Mental Health and Well-Being
Black Policy and
Policing
An insightful discussion on the unique challenges and strengths within the Black community. Our distinguished panelists will share expertise and experiences, exploring strategies to foster resilience, dismantle stigma, and promote mental well-being.
It's been year's since the death of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Freddie Gray and countless others, what has happened and what has yet to be changed in the fight for equity and equality under the law?
2025 Black Lens Symposium
Saturday, Feb. 01, 2025
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