Juneteenth 2024
Black History Summit: Reclaim Your Roots
How Understanding Black History Changes Everything for YOU
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Instead of just celebrating Juneteenth this year, let’s empower ourselves. Let’s feed ourselves. And let’s grow to be the source of understanding, inspiration, and the solution to what our families and communities need.
FREE ONLINE EVENT: Wed June 19, 2024 @ 12pm EST
Celebrate Juneteenth with us and go on a powerful experience at the Black History Summit.
Discover how reconnecting with your roots can empower you, inspire your journey, change everything you thought you knew about Black history and your responsibilities to future generations.
At Urban Intellectuals, we understand that the more you know the truth about real Black History, the more dangerous you will be in this eternal fight of miseducation, ignorance, and dependence on a system that has proven not to be feeding or serving us.
Instead of just talking about it, let’s BE ABOUT IT!!
We’ve taken the time to formulate an all star line up of historians, professionals, doctors, scientists and people that are PASSIONATE about Black people and POURING into their spirits.
Don’t worry, we won’t just be talking for the sake of hearing our voices, but providing concrete resources, concepts, and history meant to move you in your daily lives and as leaders of your family and community.
What You Can Expect:
✔️ Personal Empowerment: Discover how understanding your heritage can profoundly enhance your sense of self-worth and identity. Especially our discussions around DNA and getting to know exactly where you are from.
✔️ Inspiration and Motivation: Gain inspiration from powerful stories and insights from our esteemed speakers, motivating you to make impactful changes in your life.
✔️ Community and Connection: Strengthen bonds with like-minded individuals and engage with a community dedicated to learning and growth.
✔️ Glorious Black History Knowledge: Acquire practical knowledge that you can apply in your everyday life to foster personal and collective growth.
Event Details:
- Name: Juneteenth Black History Summit (Virtual)
- Date & Time: Wednesday, June 19, 12 PM – 4 PM EST
- Duration: 4 Hours of Programming
- Where: Hosted on the Zoom platform
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this event is to provide an engaging and insightful exploration of Black history, with a focus on the African diaspora, reconnection, and what this understanding does for you as a person and conduit to our future.
We aim to uncover gaps in your understanding of Black history and showcase the richness of our global contributions to humanity. A key goal is to introduce you to the power of Black history, your place in it, and your obligations for our collective future. We will fill in the gaps of historical understanding, challenge some narratives that aren’t serving you, and provide practical solutions to help you move forward.
The Experts
Featured Speakers
Dr. Chike Akua, Professor at Clark Atlanta University
Dr. Chike Akua is an assistant professor of Educational Leadership at Clark Atlanta University and an African-centered leadership strategist.
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He is a leading authority on African-centered education and has authored eleven books, including “Education for Transformation” and “Honoring Our Ancestral Obligations.” Dr. Akua will provide deep insights into Juneteenth, its historical significance, and its impact on our future (PLACE) (Travel With Dr. Akua) (NRI).
Dr. Gina Paige, Co-founder of African Ancestry
Dr. Gina Paige co-founded African Ancestry in 2003, pioneering genetic tracing for African lineages. She has helped countless individuals reconnect with their roots and has worked with notable figures such as Oprah Winfrey and John Legend.
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Dr. Paige will discuss the power of knowing your heritage and share personal stories, including Ian’s journey of reconnecting with the Mende people of Sierra Leone (African Ancestry) (Black Texas) (Moguldom).
Jay Cameron, Founder of Maximum Impact Travel
Jay Cameron is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author who founded Maximum Impact Travel to connect the African Diaspora with African destinations.
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He organizes immersive travel experiences to various African countries, helping participants explore their heritage and history in person. Cameron will share transformative travel experiences and explain how these journeys bring history to life, having led numerous trips to Africa (Jay Cameron Official) (Maximum Impact Travel).
Dr. John Aden, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the Chadwick School
Dr. John Aden holds a Doctorate in History with a focus on Africa from Indiana University – Bloomington. A former Fulbright Fellow, he has conducted research in Mali and is fluent in Bamana.
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Dr. Aden has extensive teaching experience at the collegiate and independent school levels and will share critical historical narratives that fill in the missing links in our understanding of Black history.
Gwen Ebron, Historian and Counselor
Gwendolyn W. Ebron, M.Ed., is the President and CEO of G. S. E. Enterprise, Inc., and has been a counselor for over 38 years.
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She developed the African and African American History Studies curriculum for the former Wakisha Charter School and has presented workshops and interactive experiences on African history for various institutions. Gwen will discuss the integration of African history into education and counseling to improve behavioral outcomes in students.
Your Host: Freddie Taylor, CEO of Urban Intellectuals
- Freddie Taylor will kick off the summit with opening remarks on the significance of Juneteenth and the importance of understanding Black history. And they close it out with a very special presentation called “The Case for Black History: Reconnecting to our history is the missing link”
Target Audience
This event is tailored for adults and young adults interested in filling in the gaps in their history, culture and understanding. It’s for students looking to grow and be inspired by connecting to our ancestry, the global African community, and our heritage.
If you are tired of the lies and hiding of our true history, this event is for you!
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your understanding of Black history and its impact on your life. Register now to secure your spot at this transformative event!
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