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Schedule At-a-Glance
NBCDI’s 51st national conference celebrates over half a century of advocacy, policy initiatives, community mobilization and service in the Black community. This is an urgent call for you to be part of a moment and strategy towards action-oriented solutions that will move us closer to ensuring that Black children have equitable opportunities for healthy development, nurturing learning experiences, and life success.KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Remember to bring your proof of full vaccination card (CDC).
- The conference full registration badge will provide access to all workshop sessions and the gala, admitting one registered person per badge.
ATTIRE
All Sessions: Business Casual
Afrofuturistic Gala: Business Cocktail (Formal attire is optional). Wearing of comfortable shoes is recommended.
MEALS PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION
Friday Kick-Off Reception - Heavy appetizers; No host bar (cash bar for alcoholic beverages)
Saturday morning - Coffee and tea station with continental breakfast
Saturday - Full lunch
Saturday MDRC Session - Dessert
Saturday Gala - Full dinner
Sunday morning - Coffee and tea station with lite food options
Sunday mid-morning - Full brunch
HASHTAGS
#NBCDI
#NBCDIConference2022
#BlackChildrenMatter
#FairAndJust
#BlackFutures
Friday, October 7 | ||
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | National Affiliate Network Leadership Training Seminar | |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | NBCDI Private Walking Tour
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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Conference Registration Open | |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Kick-Off Reception & Opening of the Conference Exhibit Hall
Documentary Screening: Clothed Minds, 6:30pm and 7:15pm |
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Saturday, October 8 | ||
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Opening Plenary Session: Overview of Policy Landscape and the Challenges and Opportunities It Presents for Achieving Racial Equity for Black Children | |
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Workshop Block 1 | |
11:15 AM - 12:30 AM | Workshop Block 2 | |
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Elders Processional & Legacy Voices: Afrofuturism Owning the Black Future; Learning From History to Create the Future | |
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Choice of Simultaneous Sessions:
I. Intergenerational Conversations: A Discussion on Sankofa and Afrofuturism II. Dessert & Conversation: Advancing Equity in Early Care and Education: Re-imagining Child Assessments. Featuring Lauren Chisholm (Appletree Institute), Dr. Leah Austin (NBCDI) and Marquita Davis (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). Sponsored by Measures for Early Success |
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3:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Workshop Block 3 | |
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Afrofuturistic Gala
The Museum of African American History and Culture. Shuttles begin departure at 6:45 P.M. |
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Sunday, October 9 | ||
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Workshop Block 4 | |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Men of NBCDI: Celebrating and Uplifting Boys and Men of Color
*Open to men and women attendees |
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10:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Workshop Block 5 | |
11:45 AM - 2:00 PM | Inspirational Wellness Brunch & Closing Session
Keynote Speaker: Kelli Richardson Lawson – The SonRise Project, Performances by Recording Artist John Houston Smith and Howard University Gospel Choir |