CBE Week 2021
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CBE Week 2021:Thrive Together
Coalition of Black Excellence Week is our premier annual Black History Month event focused on creating an ecosystem of support within the Black community by bringing together Black professionals, Black business owners, and nonprofits dedicated to the Black community to amplify our collective impact, and support goals in diversity recruitment, retention, and philanthropy.
In 2021, the CBE Summit will go virtual; bringing together Black professionals across a variety of industries for a unique, well-rounded educational and networking experience. It is the one-stop-shop of Black Excellence. Covering four professional tracks, the CBE Summit features vibrant keynotes and panels with Fortune 500 executives and board members, government officials, leading activists, health professionals, and entrepreneurs.
Each day we will be offering DAILY PRIZES from Black- owned businesses and sponsoring companies! Attendees who attend the sessions for that day will be entered into a drawing to win one of the following: the Healthy living package, $100 RedBay Coffee Gift Card, Fitbit , iPad Air, or a $200 gift certificate to your favorite Black-owned business!
CBE RECRUITS
Attendees can participate in CBE Recruits, programs designed to connect sponsoring companies with talented Black professionals. They can also participate in CBE Connect, the Summit’s focus on business development, where Black businesses and professionals are promoted and connected with corporations for hiring opportunities.
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Our Growing List of Speakers Include:
- Tony West, Chief Legal Officer, Uber Technologies
- Bill Nash, Chief Financial Officer, Cruise
- Lybra Clemons, Chief Diversity Officer, Twilio
- John W. Rogers, Jr. - Chairman, Co-CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Ariel Investments
- Taj Clayton, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- Kneeland Youngblood, Founding Partner & Chairman, Pharos Capital Group
- Kenneth Ebie - Executive Director & Chief Development Officer, Black Entrepreneurs NYC (BE NYC)
- Nikki Shaw - Celebrity Chef
- Aisha J. McClendon - National Outreach Director, VoteAmerica
- Memme Onwudiwe - Founder and Executive Vice President, Evisort Inc.
- Lubna Sheet - STEAM Teacher, DCP Alum Rock
- Erin Morrison-Sadaka - Director of Programs, PowerMyLearning
- Kwodwo Moore - Head Coach, Silicon Valley Urban Debate League
- Eva Pulliam - Partner, Arent Fox
- Michael McBride - Director of LIVE FREE Campaign
- Eric Casher - City Attorney for the City of Pinole
- Savannah Greene - Principal, Workday Ventures
- Neysa Fligor - Division Counsel/Mayor of Los Altos
- Flojaune Cofer - Senior Director of Policy of Public Health Advocate
- Dr. Janina Jeff, PhD, MS - Host, In Those Genes Podcast
- Joe Holder - Founder of the Ocho System
- Shelley Dyer - Yoga Teacher, Food Justice Advocate, Artisan Food Producer, Founder - Juicing Collards
- Dr. Kimberly Benton, DDS, MPH - Owner, Vista Pacific Dental
- Koya Webb - Internationally recognized yoga teacher, celebrity holistic health coach
- Maya Wiley - Candidate for Mayor of NYC
- Yusuf N'Krumah Henriques - Founder & CEO, IndyGeneUS AI
- R. Bernard Coley - Co-Managing Principal, Enable Your Vision, LLC/RBC & Associates
AND MORE TO COME!
PROFESSIONAL TRACKS & PANEL TOPICS:
HEALTH + WELL-BEING WORKSHOPS
- Smart Genes: Understanding the Social, Legal and Ethical Considerations of Genetic Testing.
- Nourishing our Body and Mind: How Limited Access to Healthy Food Options Impact the Well-Being of Black Communities
- Tuskegee to COVID-19: Unraveling the Distrust in Public Health to Understand Disparities and Shape Ongoing Recovery Efforts
WEALTH CREATION WORKSHOPS
- Wealthy State of Mind: Acquiring the Beliefs, Habits, and Practices that Lead to a Path of Prosperity
- Don’t go Chasing Fool’s Gold: Spotting the Difference Between “Get Rich Quick” and Long Term Wealth
- Moving on Up, While Bringing your Community with You: Creating Transformative and Multi-generational Wealth
EMPOWERED INNOVATION WORKSHOPS
- Where the Innovation Resides: Finding and Funding Projects Right in our Communities
- Smashing Idea:…But for Who? Strategies to get Companies to Consider a Diversity of Experiences in the Design Process.
- The Digital Divide Reframed: From Remote Working to Virtual Learning, How to Optimize Productivity in Black Communities.
POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY
- Reforming Fundamental Policies for a Brighter Golden State: Exploring Innovative Solutions to Long-lasting Challenges Impacting Black Communities in California
- Building Black Political Power: Harnessing the Political Might of Black Professionals to Shape Democracy
- Making of a More Perfect Union: The Importance of Engaging and Amplifying Black Voices to Influence Political Discourse
SPONSORS
- Uber
- Apple
- AppDynamics
- Arent Fox
- Kirkland Elis
- HP Inc
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ABOUT CBE
CBE is an all volunteer run 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to unify and elevate the Balck community. Our collaborative approach to racial equity and justice focuses on the well-being and prosperity of: (1) nonprofits dedicated to the Black community, (2) Black owned businesses, and (3) Black professionals across sectors.
Want to see more CBE programs? You can make a donation here: https://cbenonprofit.org/donate/ or email sponsorship@cbenonprofit.org for information on sponsorship opportunities.
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