Black Leadership and Legacy: Navigating the Deferred Promise of America

Legacies Leadership Group together with the Black Elected Officials of California (BEO) present:

Black Leadership & Legacy: Navigating the Deferred Promise of America

Join us for an intimate and substantive conversation curated exclusively for Black elected and appointed officials. As we navigate unprecedented challenges to our democratic institutions, these distinguished voices bring decades of experience and fresh perspectives to our most pressing questions.

Moderated by BEO President Wanda L. Williams and Legacies Leadership Group's Principal Strategist, Dr. Lynette McElhaney, this PowerPanel features:

• Congresswoman Barbara Lee - bringing vital federal insights from her pioneering tenure in Congress

• Congresswoman-elect Lateefah Simon - offering a bold new vision for regional leadership

• The Honorable Henry Gardner - sharing deep wisdom from years of municipal governance

• Aimee Allison, Founder of She The People - providing strategic insights on movement building and electoral power

Our discussion will explore:

• Critical strategies for protecting and advancing local governance in challenging times

• California's unique position and potential as a bulwark of progressive values

• Practical approaches to bridge-building and effective leadership across divisions

• Building resilient communities through strategic local-state-federal collaboration

Special Access:

Black Elected Officials (BEO) members in good standing receive:

• Priority early registration

• Reserved premium seating

• Exclusive networking opportunity

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Beth Eden Baptist Church, 1183 10th Street, Oakland, United States