2009 national urban league conference the path to power

Schedule At-A-Glance

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TUESDAY, JULY 28
12PM – 8PM	(Tentative) Pre-Conference Meetings/Training for Urban League affiliate presidents, Board Chairpersons and Guild Presidents
2PM – 7PM	Registration Open Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W-183 A, B, C- Level 1
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
8AM – 4PM	Registration Open
8AM – 4:30PM	(Tentative) Pre-Conference Meetings/Training for Urban League affiliate presidents, Board Chairpersons and Guild Presidents
12PM – 1:30PM	Joint Urban League Leadership Luncheon for Presidents of Urban League affiliates, Guilds and Young Professionals chapters, and Board Chairs Location: Chicago Hilton Room-Grand Ballroom Greetings: 20th District Alderman Willie B. Cochran Presiding: N. Charles Anderson Invocation: Michael Sourie Welcome: Michelle Crockett Keynote Address: William Bell, President & CEO of Casey Family Programs Remarks: Sodexo Benediction: Cassye Cook Sponsored by MetLife
6PM – 8PM	State of the Urban League Address (Keynote Address) Location: Apostolic Church of God Greetings: 20th District Alderman Willie B. Cochran Presider: John D. Hofmeister Presentation of the National Color Guards Invocation: Pastor Byron Brazier, Apostolic Church of God Welcome: Pastor Emeritus Bishop Arthur M. Brazier, Apostolic Church of God Performance: Choir Keynote Speaker: Marc H. Morial, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Urban League Presentation of the National Color Guards Remarks: Conference Chairs Remarks from NULITES: DeMarco Diggs, King College Preparatory Magnet School Chicago, IL Sponsored by Altria Group, Inc. and Sprint
8PM – 10:30PM	Welcome Reception-Hosted by the Chicago Urban League, Tracee Ellis Ross & Terrence Howard Location: Field Museum Special Appearances by: Ne-Yo and Yung Joc Conference badge required for entry Presenting Sponsor: Target Executive Sponsors: The Boeing Company BP US Cellular Advocate Sponsors: Harris Bank McDonald’s USA Charter One DeVry Inc. Walgreens Ernst & Young JP Morgan Chase Supporter Sponsors: AAR Corp. The Private Bank Quarles & Brady AT&T University of Chicago Ariel Investments, LLC Loop Capital Friend Sponsors: KPMG Accenture Cambium LLC Barbera L. Bowles The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Chicago Urban League Official Airline Sponsor: United Airlines
8PM – 10PM	The President’s Reception (Invitation Only) Location: TBD Sponsored by Nissan NA and Nationwide Insurance Conference badge required for entry
THURSDAY, JULY 30
7AM – 8AM	Healthy Start Morning Fitness Workout Location: Chicago Hilton Room Trainers: Sean and Maria Armstead, Phenomenal Fitness Sponsored by The TJX Companies, Inc. (Remarks given by sponsor)
7:15AM – 8:15AM	National Council of Urban League Guilds Family Session Breakfast Location: McCormick Place Convention Center Room
8AM – 7PM	Registration Open Location: McCormick Place Convention Center: W-183 A, B, C-Level 1
8:30AM - 10AM	Plenary Session I - "The Path to Power" Sponsored by Sprint Nextel Corporation Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W-375 D, E Moderator: Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League Remarks: Benjamin T. Jealous, Pres & CEO, NAACP Janet Murguia, Pres. & CEO, NCLR Lisa Hasegawa, Exec. Director, National CAPACD John Payton, Pres & Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund Greg Nickels, President, US Conference of Mayors Panelists: Reverend Al Sharpton, Pres National Action Network Cheryle Jackson, Pres. & CEO, CUL Chris Gardner, CEO, Christopher Gardner International Holdings Faye Wattleton, President, Center for the Advancement of Women Harriette Cole, Acting Editor in Chief and Creative Director, EBONY Robert L. Johnson, Founder and Chairman, RLJ Companies Conference badge required for entry
10:20AM – 5:00PM	Exhibit Hall/Career Fair Opening (Grand Opening/NUL Experience) Location: McCormick Place Convention Center Hall F-1, Level 3 Career Fair Sponsored by ServiceMaster, Adecco USA, Allstate Insurance Company and Travelers Insurance Co.
10:30AM – 12PM	Workshop : Thrive Innovations in Education: What is the Right Model? Moderator: Tomeka Hart, CEO, Memphis UL & School Board Commissionar Panelists: Byron V. Garrett, CEO, PTA Michael Wotorson, Executive Director, Campaign for HS Equity Tim King, CEO, Urban Prep Charter Academy Heather Harding, Ed. D. VP, Research & Public Affairs, Teach for America Albert J Browne, National Program Director, Verizon Foundation Presented by J.C. Penney Company, Inc. Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : Earn The Emerging Green Economy: What it Means for Employment Moderator: Gina E. Wood, Director of Policy and Planning Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Panelists: Charles Jackson, Executive Director, Illinois Environmental Council Roger Rivera, President & Founder, Nat’l Hispanic Environment Coalition Darnell Williams, CEO UL of Eastern Massachusetts Tom Cochran, Executive Director and C.E.O., U.S. Conference of Mayors Jerome Ringo, , President Apollo Alliance Reverend Lennox Yearwood, President, Hip Hop Caucus Presented by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : Own Restore Our Homes: Saving Our Communities Moderator: Cy Richardson, VP Housing & Comm. Development, NUL Panelists: Brenda McDuffie, CEO, Buffalo UL Kenneth Wade CEO, Neighborworks Gary Neuman, Vice President Hope Group GMAC Mortgage Chris Alsop, USDA, Rural Development Deputy Administrator Presented by GMAC ResCap (Remarks from Sponsor) Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : Prosper Surviving and Thriving: Empowering your business to the next level Part 1: Entrepreneurial Finance Presenter: Steven Rogers, Director Kellogg Center-Larry & Carol Levy Institute Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : YP Summit : Prosper Learn From the Boss: Master Entrepreneurs Share Their Secrets to Success Moderator: Stacie L. Price, CEO & President, Visionary Financial Strategies, Inc Panelists: Sirena C. Moore, Pres & CEO, Elohim Cleaning Contractors Sherman Lewis, III Owner, TNL Ventures Kevin Riles, Broker/Owner Re/Max Upscale Properties Jenell Ross, VP, Ross Motor Cars L. Michelle Smith, Pres & CEO, mStrategies, Inc. London Bradley, Territorial Sales Leader, Allstate Insurance Company Presented by Allstate Insurance Company Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : The Afro-Latina Experience: Inequality, Identity and Advocacy in the Age of Obama Moderator: Lazaro Medina, President of the Afro Paraguayan Association Panelists: Juan Flores, Professor, Department of Social and Cultural Analysis, New York University Carlos Flores, Activist, Documentarian, and Founder and Director of the Afro-Latino Institute in Chicago Miriam Jimenez Roman, Executive Director, Afrolatin @ Forum Jose Carlos Medina, Secretary General, Kamba Cua Afro-Paraguayan Community Yamila Sterling, Program Coordinator, I Have A Dream Foundation Cid Wilson, Financial Analyst, Director of Equity Research at Kevin Dann & Partners LLC Lazaro Medina, President of the Afro Paraguayan Association Larry l. Palmer, President & CEO of the Inter-American Foundation Conference badge required for entry
12PM – 2PM	Business Luncheon Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W-375 ABC-Level 1 Presiding: John D. Hofmeister, Chairman of the National Urban League Invocation: Pastor Bill Winston, Living Word Christian Center Featured Speaker: Kenneth Lewis, CEO, Bank of America Remarks: Nancy Lane, Founder, BEEP 40th Anniversary Remarks: Secretary Arne Duncan, Department of Education Presentation of Awards: Business Pioneer Award: John W. Rogers, Jr., President, Ariel Investments, LLC ROH Awardees: Top Three Performers (affiliate CEO’s) Dallas, Hampton Roads and St. Louis McGannon Award: For Corporation and Indiv. employees Sponsored by Bank of America, McDonald’s, Metlife, Pepsico & Shell Oil Company Ticket required for entry
	Young Professionals Summit Welcome Luncheon Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W-181 A- Level 1 MC Presiding: Cassye D. Cook, President, NULYP Featured Speaker: Roland Martin Remarks: Kraft Foods Presentation of Awards: Chasiti Dawson Sponsored by ConocoPhillips Company Ticket required for entry
2:15PM - 3:15PM	Plenary Session II THE STATE of BLACK AMERICA Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W-375 D, E- Level 3 Moderator: Soledad O’Brien, CNN Special Correspondent Opening Remarks: Secretary Shaun Donovan Department of Housing and Urban Development Panelists: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, American Academic, Author, Professor, Georgetown University Dr. John Jackson, President, Schott Foundation Stephanie Jones, Exec. Director, Policy Institute Michelle Bernard, Pres. & CEO of the Independent Women’s Forum and MSNBC political analyst Melissa Harris-Lacewell, Assoc. Prof. of Politics and African-American Studies, Princeton Univ. Jeff Johnson, Political Motivator/BET personality Gwendolyn Grant, CEO Kansas City UL Sponsored by Wells Fargo Conference badge required for entry
3:30PM – 5PM	Workshop : Thrive Opportunity to Learn: Increasing Investments in Education Moderator: Rev. James Meeks, Senator, State of Illinois Panelists: Ralph Martire, Exec. Director, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Pres., Bennett College for Women James T. McLawhorn, Jr, Pres. & CEO, Columbia UL Cheryle Jackson, Pres. & CEO CUL Presented by Altria Group, Inc. Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : Earn The Pledge of Allegiance to Diversity Presented by Enterprise Rent-A-Car Moderator: Dwain H. Celistan, Managing Partner, Gunderson Partners, LLC Panelists: Dr. Janet Reid, President, Global Lead Management Dwain H. Celistan, Managing Partner, Gunderson Partners, LLC. Lois Cooper, VP, Employee Relations/Diversity, Adecco Christopher Tabourne, Assist. VP, Diversity for Enterprise Rent-A-Car Emily R. Pitts, Principal, Inclusion/Diversity, Edward Jones Debra Langford, Vice President, Inclusion & Business Diversity, NBC Universal Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : Own The Time May Be Right for You: How to Qualify for a Mortgage & Buy a Home Now Moderator: Cy Richardson, VP, Housing & Community Development, NUL Presenter: Carla Douglin, Director, The Douglin Group Remarks: Shawn Howard, Regional Diverse Segments Manager, Mortgage, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Presented by Freddie Mac Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : Prosper Surviving & Thriving: Empowering Your Business to the NEXT Level Part 2 : Inside the Entrepreneur’s Mind Moderator: Charles “Chuck” H. James III, Founder and President, C.H. James Restaurant Holdings LLC Panelists: Bryant Keil, Chairman of the Board, Potbelly Sandwich Works Amy Hilliard, Founder & Pres. The Comfort Cake Co. Linda Boasmond, President of Cedar Concepts Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : YP Summit The Political Paradigm: Perception & Reality in the Age of Obama Moderator: Jilvonnie M. Littlejohn, So. Region VP, YP Panelists: Hon. Will Burns, Ill. State Rep. Lamell McMorris, Principal, Perennial Strategy Group Melissa Harris Lacewell, Assoc. Prof. of Politics and African-American Studies, Princeton Univ. Honorable Kendrick Meek , Congressman, 17th District of Florida Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : TOWN HALL Foster Care In America: A Call To Action For Our Children Moderator: Regina B. Schofield, Managing Director for Public Policy, Casey Family Programs Panelists: Erwin McEwen, Director, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Carol Santiago, Education Coordinator, Las Vegas-Clark County Urban League Brenda Williams McDuffie, President and CEO, Buffalo Urban League Anita Shannon, Director, Casey Family Programs Strategic Consulting Alfred Perez, Doctural Student, Universit of Chicago Sponsored by Casey Family Programs Conference badge required for entry
4:30PM - 7:30PM	Quarter Century Club Mahlon T. Puryear Dinner Location: Chicago Hilton Hotel, Grand Ballroom 2nd Floor Sponsored by MillerCoors Invitation only.
5:30PM – 7PM	Young Professionals Summit Welcome Reception Location: Convention Center Inside Career Fair- Hall F-1 Conference badge required for entry
6:30PM – 8PM	Pre-Concert VIP Reception Location: Renaissance Hotel Sponsored by Marriott International, Inc. Open to Premium ticket-holders only
8:30PM - 10:30PM	Benefit Concert featuring En Vogue Presented by The Walt Disney Company Co-Sponsors: The Coca-Cola Company; Harrah's Entertainment; MillerCoors; Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Location: The Chicago Theater Grammy nominated R&B singers and bonafide divas, En Vogue will perform at this year's National Urban League Benefit Concert on Thursday, July 30th at The Chicago Theater. Don't miss what promises to be a great performance! Ticket required for entry
10PM – 2AM	Young Professionals Summit Networking Social Location: Rumba, 351 W Hubbard St Chicago, IL 60654 Sponsored by Heineken USA Conference badge required for entry
FRIDAY, JULY 31
7AM – 8AM	Healthy Start Morning Fitness Workout Location: Chicago Hilton Trainers: Sean and Maria Armstead, Phenomenal Fitness Sponsored by The TJX Companies, Inc.
8AM – 5PM	Registration Open Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W-183 A, B, C-Level 1
8:30AM – 10AM	Plenary Session III Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W-375 D, E- Level 3 Remarks: Her Excellency Amina Salum Ali, Permanent Representative of the African Union to the United States Featured Speaker: The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Vice President of the United States of America Sponsored by Centene Corporation and Pitney Bowes Inc. Conference badge required for entry
10:30PM – 12PM	Workshop : Thrive Saving Our Students- Keeping Our Kids on the Graduation Pathway Moderator: Veronica Anderson, Editor, Catalyst Magazine Panelists: Carmita Vaughan, Chief Strategy Officer, America’s Promise Alliance, Wash., DC Jack Wuest, Exec Director, Alternative Schools Network Dr. Hal Smith, VP, Education & Youth David J. Johns, Education Policy Advisor: U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Chairman Edward M. Kennedy(D-MA) Panelist 4: Hal Smith, VP, Education & Youth Dr. Ivory A. Toldson, Senior Research Analyst, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Presented by U.S. Army Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : Earn Preparing for the Future: Partnership to Build America’s Workforce Moderator: Marc H. Morial Panelists: Thomas Wilson, CEO, Allstate (Invited) Mayor Richard M. Daley (invited) Paula Prahl, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, Best Buy Wayne D. Watson, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago Magic Johnson, CEO, Magic Johnson Enterprises Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : Own Restore Our Homes: Stabilizing Your Community Through Home Preservation Moderator: Donald Bowen, SVP, Programs, NUL Panelists: Susan Chapman, Global Head of Ops, Citigroup Realty Chasiti Dawson, President & CEO, The Adellsen Group T. Willard Fair, Pres. & CEO, Miami UL Craig Nickerson, Pres., NCST Presented by Fannie Mae Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : Green Growth Industries- Getting Ready For The Green Economy Moderator: Candace Taylor, Director, Corporate Strategy and Sustainability, Wal Mart Panelists: Lisa Perez Jackson, EPA Administrator LaDonna Redmond, Pres & CEO, Instit. for Comm. Resource Dennis Langley, Pres & CEO, UL of Rhode Island Margaret Garner, Founder, Broadway Consolidated Companies, Inc Presented by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : YP Summit Step Up Your Game: How to Recession Proof Your Job Moderator: Lanesha T. Anderson, Sr. Legal Counsel Downstream-Commercial, Shell Oil Company & NUL Trustee Panelists: Camille Edwards, VP of News, NBC-4, DC Shundrawn Thomas, President, Northern Trust Securities Adam Stanley, Exec.VP, Technology, Aon Corp. Andrea Zopp, Sr. VP, Exelon Corp. & NUL Trustee Chris Powell, EVP Human Resources, Scripps Networks Sponsored by Aramark Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : 2010 Census 2010 Census: Why African Americans Need to Mobilize Opening Remarks: Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League Moderator:Lisa B. Malone, Chief of Staff/Vice President, NUL Policy Institute Panelists: Ronald Walters, Leadership Scholar, Department of Government & Politics University of Maryland Melanie Campbell, Executive Director and CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Joe Leonard, Assist. Secty, USDA Arnold Jackson, Associate Director, 2010 Census Arva Rice, President and CEO, New York Urban League Conference badge required for entry
10:30PM – 5PM	Exhibits & Career Fair Location: McCormick Place Convention Center Hall F-1, Level 3 Career Fair Sponsored by ServiceMaster, Adecco USA, Allstate Insurance Company and Travelers Insurance Company
12PM – 2PM	National Council of Urban League Guilds Leadership Luncheon Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W-375 A, B, C-Level Invocation: Reverend Steven Thurston, New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church Featured Speaker: Holly Robinson Peete Sponsored by AT&T, American Honda Motor Co. and Exxon Mobil Ticket required for entry
2:15PM - 3:30PM	Plenary Session IV Session Topic: 21st Century “Now” Leadership for a Now Generation Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W375 D, E- Level 3 Opening Remarks: Michaëlle Jean, Her Excellency the Right Honorable, Governor General of Canada Moderator: Ed Gordon, Journalist, TV Host of Our World with Black Enterprise Panelists: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, NBA Legend & Entrepreneur Dr. Randal Pinkett, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, BCT Partners Candace N. Smith, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP, Former NUL Trustee Keli Goff, Author and Political Commentator Cassye D. Cook, President, NULYP Kim Myles, Entrepreneur, TV Host of Myles of Style, HGTV Sponsored by J.C. Penney Conference badge required for entry
3:45PM – 5PM	Workshop : Thrive From Re-Entry to No Entry: Coping with the Second Chance Act Moderator: James Bell, Executive Director, The W. Haywood Burns Institute Panelists: Mark Soler, Executive Director, Center for Children’s Law and Policy Charles Ogletree, Professor, Harvard Law Representative Annazette Collins, State Representative Annazette Collins, 10th District Victor Woods, President, Victor Woods Corporation Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : Own Preparing for the Future –How to Invest in a Down Economy Moderator: Brickson Diamond, Personal Investment Management, Capital Guardian Trust Company Panelists: Sharon Epperson, Personal Finance Correspondent, CNBC News Kevin Motts, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Derek T. Dingle, Senior Vice President, Editor in Chief, Black Enterprise Presented by Edward Jones Investments Conference badge required for entry
	Workshop : Prosper Surviving and Thriving: Empowering Your Business to the NEXT Level Part 4: Raising Capital: Debt and Equity Presenter: Derrick Collins Clinical Asst. Professor of Finance, Northwestern University Panelists: Stuart Taylor, Owner, Taylor Group Michelle Collins, President, Cambium LLC James O’Connor Jr., Managing Director, MVC Capital Conference badge required for entry
	Health Session The Impact of Healthcare Reform on the Black Community Moderator: N. Joyce Payne Ed. D., Member , AARP Board of Directors Chair, AARP Foundation Panelists: Dr. Gloria Wilder, President/CEO Core Health, LLC Dr. George Rust, MD, Director, National Center for Primary Care & Professor of Family Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine Nancy Ann De Parle, Counselor to the President Director, White House Office of Health Dr. Nelson Adams, MD Dr. Mary Mason, MD SVP, Chief Medical Officer Centene Corporation Conference badge required for entry
5PM – 6:30PM	Young Professionals Candidates Forum Sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company
6:30PM – 8:30PM	A Celebration of Urban League Leaders & Partners Reception Remarks: Marc H. Morial Sponsored by Ford Motor Company, Nationwide and Best Buy Invitation Only
8:30PM – 10:30PM	Cultural Night CNN and Essence: "Reclaiming the Dream" A red carpet premiere of the highly anticipated TV special at The Chicago Theater. Followed immediately by panel discussion moderated by Soledad O’Brien Conference badge required for entry Sponsored by Citi, Intel Corporation, and State Farm Insurance Company
10PM – 1AM	Young Professionals Networking Social Sponsored by Comcast, Wine & Spirits courtesy of Moet Hennessy, Chicago Illuminating Company Conference badge required for entry
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
7AM – 8AM	Healthy Start Morning Fitness Workout Trainers: Sean and Maria Armstead, Phenomenal Fitness Sponsored by The TJX Companies, Inc.
8:30AM – 10:45AM	The Urban League Family Session & Breakfast Location: McCormick Place Convention Center Featured Speaker: Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Featured Entertainment: Shari Addison Sponsored by Denny's Restaurants
9AM – 11:30AM	Workshop : Prosper Surviving & Thriving: Empowering Your Business to the NEXT Level Part 5: Creating an endless supply of customers with effective selling skills. Presenter: Cheryl Mayberry McKissack, Professor of Entrepreneurship; Larry & Carol Levy Institute For Entrepreneurial; Don McMichael, Vice President, Entreprenuership Initiatives, National Urban League
10AM – 11:45AM	NULYP Business Meeting Sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company
11AM – 6:30PM	Exhibits & Career Fair Open Location: McCormick Place Convention Center Hall F-1, Level 3 Career Fair Sponsored by ServiceMaster, Adecco USA, Allstate Insurance Company and Travelers Insurance
12PM – 2PM	Women of Power Awards Luncheon Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company, General Mills, and Prudential Financial Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W-375 D, E- Level 3 Greetings: Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, US Department of Labor Hosted by: Michelle Miller, CBS News Correspondent Invocation: Rev. Dr. Janette C. Wilson Howard Esq., International Sunday School Women of Power Honorees Lavern J. Chatman, Pres. & CEO Northern Virginia Urban League Barbara Lee, U.S. Congresswoman, 9th Congressional District of California Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, Host “Family Court with Judge Penny” Paula Madison, Executive VP, Diversity for NBC Universal and Company Ticket Required for Entry
2:30PM – 4:15PM	Delegate Assembly Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W-181 A
2:30PM – 4:15PM	Workshop : Prosper Surviving & Thriving: Empowering Your Business to the NEXT Level Part 6: Business Resources Moderator: Gus Tucker, Director Entrepreneurship Center Chicago Urban League Panelists: David Weinstein, President, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center Donna Jones Stanley, Pres. & CEO, UL of Greater Cincinnati Hedy Ratner, Co-President, Women Business Development Center Shelia C. Hill, Executive Director, Chicago Minority Business Development Council Jack Lavin, COO, State of Illinois Governor Office Anita Collins (Alt.)Co-President, Chicago Community Ventures Conference badge required for entry
5:30PM – 7PM	Whitney M. Young, Jr. Pre-Awards Gala VIP Reception Location: McCormick Place Convention Center Level 3 Foyer-TBD Sponsored by Microsoft Corporation; UPS Invitation Only
7:30PM – 10:30PM	Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala (black tie) Location: McCormick Place Convention Center W 375 D, E. Level 3 Presiding: John D. Hofmeister, Chairman, National Urban League Invocation: Pastor Charles Jenkins, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church List of 2009 Annual Conference Honorees Whitney M. Young, Jr. Living Legend Award Emil Jones Jr., Former State Senator of Illinois Tyra Banks, TV/Host/Model/Entertainment/Executive Producer Alexis Herman, NUL Trustee; Chairman& CEO, New Ventures, LLC Charles Collins Award Robert J. Brown, NUL Trustee, Chairman & CEO, B&C Associates, Inc. The President’s Award Mayor Richard M. Daley, City of Chicago Whitney M. Young Race Relations Award TBD Sponsored by BP America; Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.; UPS; Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Ticket Required for Entry
10PM – 2:00AM	Urban Influence Magazine 5th Anniversary Celebration Location: River East Art Center Conference badge required for entry

Speakers

Tyra Banks
Cheryle Jackson
Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Jeff Johnson/BET
...and more!

Schedule At-A-Glance

TUESDAY, JULY 28

12PM – 8PM

(Tentative) Pre-Conference Meetings/Training for Urban League affiliate presidents, Board Chairpersons and Guild Presidents

2PM – 7PM

Registration Open

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

8AM – 4PM

Registration Open

8AM – 4:30PM

(Tentative) Pre-Conference Meetings/Training for Urban League affiliate presidents, Board Chairpersons and Guild Presidents

12PM – 1:30PM

Joint Urban League Leadership Luncheon for Presidents of Urban League affiliates, Guilds and Young Professionals chapters, and Board Chairs

6PM – 8PM

State of the Urban League Address (Keynote Address)

8PM – 10:30PM

Welcome Reception-Hosted by the Chicago Urban League, Tracee Ellis Ross & Terrence Howard

8PM – 10PM

The President’s Reception (Invitation Only)

THURSDAY, JULY 30

7AM – 8AM

Healthy Start Morning Fitness Workout

7:15AM – 8:15AM

National Council of Urban League Guilds Family Session Breakfast

8AM – 7PM

Registration Open

8:30AM - 10AM

10:20AM – 5:00PM

Exhibit Hall/Career Fair Opening (Grand Opening/NUL Experience)

10:30AM – 12PM

Workshop : Thrive

Workshop : Earn

Workshop : Own

Workshop : Prosper

Workshop : YP Summit : Prosper

Workshop : The Afro-Latina Experience: Inequality, Identity and Advocacy in the Age of Obama

12PM – 2PM

Business Luncheon

Young Professionals Summit Welcome Luncheon

2:15PM - 3:15PM

Plenary Session II

3:30PM – 5PM

Workshop : Thrive

Workshop : Earn

Workshop : Own

Workshop : Prosper

Workshop : YP Summit

Workshop : TOWN HALL

4:30PM - 7:30PM

Quarter Century Club Mahlon T. Puryear Dinner

5:30PM – 7PM

Young Professionals Summit Welcome Reception

6:30PM – 8PM

Pre-Concert VIP Reception

8:30PM - 10:30PM

Benefit Concert featuring En Vogue

10PM – 2AM

Young Professionals Summit Networking Social

FRIDAY, JULY 31

7AM – 8AM

Healthy Start Morning Fitness Workout

8AM – 5PM

Registration Open

8:30AM – 10AM

10:30PM – 12PM

Workshop : Thrive

Workshop : Earn

Workshop : Own

Workshop : Green

Workshop : YP Summit

Workshop : 2010 Census

2010 Census: Why African Americans Need to Mobilize

10:30PM – 5PM

Exhibits & Career Fair

12PM – 2PM

National Council of Urban League Guilds Leadership Luncheon

2:15PM - 3:30PM

3:45PM – 5PM

Workshop : Thrive

Workshop : Own