Celebrating Juneteenth - Empowerment through Black Leadership

Northeastern University, Graduate School of Education: Celebrating Juneteenth - Empowerment through Black Leadership

Join Northeastern University's Graduate School of Education for an engaging panel discussion celebrating Juneteenth. Taking place on our Charlotte campus, we will celebrate Black leadership and empowerment to explore how we can further promote social justice and equity in education and beyond.

Our esteemed panelists, including educators, community activists, corporate executives, and alums of our EdD program, will share their insights and experiences. They will illuminate the challenges and opportunities Black leaders face and their critical role in shaping our communities and institutions.

We invite you to actively participate in this opportunity to reflect on the significance of Juneteenth, engage in meaningful dialogue, and envision a future where empowerment, diversity, and inclusivity are at the forefront of our collective endeavors. Your voice and insights are invaluable in this important conversation.

Hear from inspiring speakers and connect with fellow educators and learners. Let's commemorate this important day together!

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Richard O'Bryant - Director of the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute at Northeastern University

Moderator: Dr. Corliss Thompson - Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Teaching Professor

Panelists:

Dewey Norwood Jr. - Senior Lead Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Enterprise HBCU Strategy, External Engagement, Diverse Segments, Representation & Inclusion Wells Fargo & Company

Karen Birckhead - Coordinator of Nursing Services: Flow and Capacity at Atrium Health, Corresponding Secretary for the Charlotte chapter of the National Black Nurses Association

Sherry Harley - Northeastern EdD Alumna, Educational Consultant

Nia Johnson EdD, CCC-SLP - Assistant Program Director, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Charlotte Campus

William McNeely - CEO, Do Greater, Inc., The Creative Labs - Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation, Social Impact Entrepreneur, The Gritty Creative Podcast

Ricky Singh - Executive Director, My Brother’s Keeper Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Special Projects at Charlotte Lab School, Director of Academics and Community Engagement of 1 of 1 Prep Academy

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Northeastern University-Charlotte, 2151 Hawkins Street, Charlotte, United States