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Register for this conference - Efamily member P.Evans gave this commentary on today's session
Feel free to register for FREE at any time for the Virtual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. ALC2020 (see below to register). This year the conference has expanded to a month-long event with more than 80 sessions scheduled from August 31, 2020 – October 2, 2020. ***YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS ANY OF THE SESSIONS WITHOUT REGISTERING SINCE YOU WILL BE GIVEN A PASSWORD.***
Today's PDS was about " What does the Black Community Need to know about vaccinations during COVID." These are scientifically-intensive sessions with prominent blacks in the medical profession - a real brain trust - typical of the ALC. You can receive Continuing Education Units for the PDS sessions. Today, they discussed how Blacks tend to fear participating in clinical trials - with good reason due to the Tuskegee study conducted between 1932 and 1972 by the US. The purpose of this study was to observe untreated syphilis; the African-American men with syphilis in the study were only told they were receiving free health care from the Federal government of the United States, but were never treated. Sad. However, today, we should be open to thinking about participating. We should also be open to receive vaccines, including the flu vaccine since getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 is more important than ever because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Flu vaccination is especially important for people of color with certain underlying medical conditions, like asthma, heart disease, and diabetes. People with these types of conditions are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu. Many of these conditions also increase the risk for serious outcomes from COVID-19. I had no idea about these other benefits of the flu vaccine!
They also discussed the increase of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) after they have contracted coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the specific coronavirus that causes Coronavirus Disease discovered in 2019 (COVID-19 ).
Great sessions!
Monday, August 31, 2020
Tonya Veasey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
Join in on a dynamic issues forum that brings together a stellar panel of experts to provide strategic insight and solutions to overcome the systemic and structural exclusion of Black people from economic opportunities in America. As we continue to seek social and racial justice in the wake of our nation’s most recent reckoning with the enduring vestiges of slavery, it is equally critical that we work to strengthen our communities financially, build wealth and leave a legacy for generations yet unborn. Q&A session to follow. Sponsored by McDonald's and Mastercard.
Moderator and Honorary Host: Rep. Joyce Beatty
Speakers: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Professor, Georgetown University
Adrienne Trimble, President and CEO of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Marla Blow, Senior Vice President, North America, Social Impact, Mastercard
Andre Hill, Owner Operator—2nd generation, McDonald’s
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The rush by school districts to meet the demand for professional development on culturally responsive pedagogy has resulted in a mixed bag of options. During this session, learn about the fallacies that are being baked into some programs. Experts will provide you with the core research-driven components that you should look for when embracing culturally responsive pedagogy and virtual tools to implement in a digital platform. Walk away empowered to make a real difference for our students who benefit from a pedagogy that embraces their cultural, linguistic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the Delta Research and Educational Foundation. (DREF)
Moderator: Rosalind LaRocque, Ph.D., Associate Director, Educational Issues Department, American Federation of Teachers
Speaker: Raechel Broussard, M.R. Null Middle School in Sheldon ISD in Houston, Texas
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This session will discuss the safety and effectiveness of vaccinations for both adult and pediatric populations including those in development for COVID-19. This session will also explore how the accessibility and availability of vaccines can impact health disparities faced by underserved communities - most notably low-income communities, rural communities, and communities of color. Finally, this session will attempt to address some of the most common misconceptions and conspiracy theories associated with vaccines and COVID-19. Sponsored by the National Medical Association (NMA).
Moderator: Dr. Patricia Whitley-Williams, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Speakers: Dr. Oliver Brooks, Immediate Past President, National Medical Association
Dr. Sonja Hutchins, Morehouse School of Medicine
Dr. Leon McDougle, President, National Medical Association
Dr. Dial Hewlett, Jr., Westchester County Department of Health
Thursday, September 3, 2020
From the Mailbox to the Ballot Box: Exercising Your Right to Vote in the Age of COVID-19 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Since the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v Holder decision, states have enacted voter restrictions that disproportionately disenfranchise racial minorities and distort our democracy. This panel will explore modern-day barriers to the ballot box, especially in the age of COVID-19, and the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Sponsored by Hyundai.
Honorary Host: Rep. Terri Sewell
Speakers: Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP
Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director, National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense Fund
LaTosha Brown, Black Voters Matter Fund
Friday, September 4, 2020
The Emerging Leaders Series creates a corps of trained, young leaders with the skills, outlook, and contacts necessary to generate and sustain positive change in Washington, D.C. and around the nation. This session will connect our emerging leaders with professionals, expands their networks, and provide a platform to learn tools of the trade. In our main session, our panelists will speak on “Redefining What it Means to be a Young Professional in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Economic Recession, and Black Lives Matter Movement.” Participation in this session will yield helpful tips on how to navigate e-networking, preparation for making yourself marketable amid an economic recession, and how to remain authentic in any professional milieu. Sponsored by Apple.
Speakers: Chloe Barzey, Office Managing Director, Client Account Director, Accenture
Aisha Bowe, CBCF Board Member, STEMBoard
Chaka Burgess, Managing Partner, CBCF Board Member, Empire Consulting Group
Cherie Wilson, Director, Federal & Administration Affairs, General Motors Company Monica Howard Douglas, General Counsel, Coca-Cola North America
| Monday, August 31, 2020 | |||
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Opening Welcome Address Speaker: Tonya Veasey | ||
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Money, Wealth and Disparities: Agony to Action—Creating Inclusive Access Speakers: Joyce Beatty, Adrienne Trimble, Marla Blow, Michael Eric Dyson, Andre Hill | ||
| Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | |||
| 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM | PDS for EDUCATORS: When the Bell Rings: Rethinking Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Speakers: Raechel Broussard, Rosalind LaRocque | ||
| Wednesday, September 2, 2020 | |||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | PDS for NMA: What Does the Black Community Need to Know About Vaccinations During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Speakers: Patricia Whitley-Williams, Dial Hewlett, LaTosha Brown, Oliver Brooks, Sonja Hutchins, Leon McDougle | ||
| Thursday, September 3, 2020 | |||
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | From the Mailbox to the Ballot Box: Exercising Your Right to Vote in the Age of COVID-19 Speakers: Derrick Johnson, Roland Martin, LaTosha Brown, Terri Sewell, Kristen Clarke, Sherrilyn Ifill | ||
| Friday, September 4, 2020 | |||
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | EMERGING LEADERS - Mentor Matching Insights Speakers: Aisha Bowe, Chaka Burgess, Monica Howard Douglas, Chloe Barzey, Cherie Wilson | ||
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