Opening Ceremony: New Generation of Leadership  - Fierce Urgency of Now!

Each year, as a part ofCity Awake, theGreater Boston Chamber of Commerce's young professional network, we host the annualFierce Urgency of Nowfestival in partnership with organizations throughout the Greater Boston region. The festival draws thousands of attendees across five days with over 35 events highlighting the challenges and experience of young professionals of color.F.U.N. encourages our  community to share what steps their company or industry is taking to improve the experience of young professionals of color in Greater Boston. Through our programming we also continue to highlight Boston’s diverse neighborhoods, voices, organizations, and perspectives through social, cultural, civic, and community events.

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Join us for our special Opening Ceremony featuring Founder & CEO of Blavity, Inc., Morgan DeBaun!

Join us for our special Opening Ceremony featuring Founder &amp; CEO of Blavity, Inc., Morgan DeBaun! During this special kickoff event, Morgan will discuss her journey through becoming the founder of a major media tech start-up which is home to the largest network of brands specifically serving Black millennials through original content, video, and unique experiences. During this discussion, Morgan will discuss what her experience as a Black entrepreneur has been like and how she has made an impact on Black young professionals throughout the region. She has continuously used her platform to speak out about the most pressing issues facing young people of color. Join us for this inspirational conversation with Morgan. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to hear her insights on how to work smarter for your business, while empowering yourself, your colleagues, and your employees to speak up, stand out, and implement change.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What is the Fierce Urgency of Now Festival?A five-day series of events hosted by local businesses and organizations geared at highlighting the experiences, challenges, and opportunities for young professionals of color in our city with the ultimate goal of creating community.With more than 30 events scheduled, you can plan to learn, connect, and have fun all week long, while also lending your voice to change. Join us September 4-8 to help make Boston more inclusive for all. Why are you involved in F.U.N.?With half of the workforce in Boston being classified as millennials, and nearly half of millennials in Greater Boston being people of color, we know that the business community must play a key role in improving the city’s image and increasing access and opportunities to attract and retain talent. Retention of young people of color is of critical importance to our future as a region. Who hosts Fierce Urgency of Now? City Awake, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's young professional network, partners with businesses (large and small) across the Greater Boston region to host a series of events throughout the weekend. Each event host is responsible for all logistics of their event. Typically, this is a decentralized festival held at locations across the city. This year, due to COVID-19, we have transformed the festival into an entirely virtual experience. Why is it called Fierce Urgency of Now or F.U.N.? The festival’s title is inspired by a famous Dr. Martin Luther King phrase, used in several of his speeches. In his “I Have a Dream” he states: “We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time…to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.”Who is the target audience? F.U.N.'s target audience is anyone who wants to be involved in shaping our region to be more inclusive for everyone. The events specifically focus on providing tools, resources, and access to young professionals of color who are looking to deepen their connection to the city of Boston. The festival is also for white young professionals who want to take action and CEOs and senior leaders of all backgrounds who want to work directly with the next generation of leaders to improve their companies and the city.

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