Wednesday, April 13, 2016
12:00pm
Introduction – Chair, BIG’s National Legislative Review Committee, Ruth D. Benson
12:10pm
Welcome – BIG’s National President, The Honorable Darlene H. Young
12:30pm
Motivation – CEO, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies -Mr. Spencer Overton;
Ms. Carmen Berkley - AFL/CIO
Q & As to follow
1:30pm
Stimulation – President of NAACP, Mr. Hilary O. Shelton; Legal Director, Government Accountability Project, (GAP)– Mr. Tom Devine; LEAP– Mr. Matthew Fogg
Q & As to follow
5:00pm – Closing Remarks
4:00pm
Participation – Congressman for South Carolina, District 4 - Congressman James Clyburn; Nicole E. Lassiter Diversity Program Manager Office of Diversity and Inclusion U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Congressman Cedric Richmond represents Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District
Q & As to follow
3:30pm to 4:00pm -- Refreshment Break
HOT
Schedule.
2:30pm
Education – Congressman for Illinois, District 7 – Congressman Danny K. Davis;
Veteran’s Administration – Mr. Will Fischer; Foresight in Government, Mr. Yul Anderson
Q & As to follow