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Greatest MINDS Conference - A Gathering of Black Bostonians

GREATEST MINDS
A Gathering of Black Bostonians
A Two Day Gathering of Black Bostonians Who Are About Getting Things Done
Friday, June 6, 2008 & Saturday, June 7, 2008

Sponsored by the National Black College Alliances Next Generation Program

Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Dudley Square, Roxbury

Phone: 617.442.8045
Email: greatestminds@gmail.com

WHY GREATEST MINDS - A GATHERING of BLACK BOSTONIANS? Why not!

For years, Boston has struggled with its image as a city unfriendly to its African-American residents. Along with the image goes the fact that Boston has very little black representation in politics and in the ranks of senior management, or civic life in general. Historically, black professionals have come (or returned) to Boston to work, only to leave within a couple of years.

NBCA's NEXT GENERATION is helping young individuals of color who want to live in Boston, develop action steps to become more civically engaged to get things done! GREATEST MINDS is about informing and leveraging the experiences and thought power of professionals of color to make a positive and sustainable change in Boston communities. GREATEST MINDS goal is to bring together like minded people to initiate change and remain committed to the goal until the goal is realized.

This conference is sponsored by the National Black College Alliances Next Generation program. It is also sponsored by a number of community based agencies and other civic organizations.

GREATEST MINDS
A Gathering of Black Bostonians
A Two Day Gathering of Black Bostonians Who Are About Getting Things Done
Friday, June 6, 2008 & Saturday, June 7, 2008

CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

FRIDAY
Friday, June 6th, 2008
5:00pm 6:00pm REGISTRATION
6:00pm 9:00pm OPENING SESSION

Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Dudley Square, Roxbury

LEADERSHIP: Passing or Taking the Leadership Torch: An Intergenerational Discussion about Black Leadership in Boston

FRIDAY
Friday, June 6th, 2008
6:00pm 9:00pm

Robert Lewis, Jr., Vice President for Programs of the Boston Foundation,
Mel King, Executive Director of the South End Technology Center,
Tulaine Shabazz Marshall, Vice President of United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley,
Cynthia Loesch, Director of Community Organizing for FAMILY Inc.
Darnell Williams, President and CEO, Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts

Moderators:
George Chip Greenidge, Jr., President of the National Black College Alliance
Lynson Beaulieu, Director of Programs and Strategic Leadership, The Schott Foundation for Public Education

FIRST FRIDAYS RECEPTION and NETWORKING

FRIDAY
Friday, June 6th, 2008
10:00pm 2:00am

Johnnies On the Side
(formerly Anthem)
138 Portland Street
Boston, MA

Hosted by the First Fridays United, the A Group, Upper Echelon Events, the GREATEST MINDS Planning Committee and National Black College Alliances NEXT GENERATION program

SATURDAY
Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Dudley Square, Roxbury

8:00am 9:00am REGISTRATION
9:00am - 6:30pm CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

EDUCATION (K-12): Where Will your Kids Go To School Charter, Public, Private, Religious School or Be Home Schooled; A Discussion about Education Options for Youth In Boston

9:00am 11:30am
Michelle Brooks, Assistant Superintendent for Boston Public Schools for Family and Student Engagement
Jean McGuire, Executive Director of METCO, Inc.
Dr. John Jackson, President of the Schott Foundation for Public Education
Scott McCue, Principal, Boston Preparatory Charter School
Mweusi Willingham, Headmaster, the Engineering School at Hyde Park Educational Complex
John Matthew Borders IV, Associate Director of Admissions, St. Sebastians School
Willie Rodriquez, Executive Director, Boston Campaign for Proficiency
Cedric Crowe, Teacher, Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School
Naia Wilson, Principal of New Mission Pilot School

Moderator:
Laina Cox, Assistant Principal, Harbor School and Board member of the National Black College Alliance

NETWORKING LUNCH
SATURDAY
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
11:30pm 12:30pm

NETWORKING LUNCH with Colette Phillips, Colette Phillips Communications.

Colette Phillips will introduce Kaleidoscope, a resource and professional booklet connecting people of color with the vast opportunities, resources and networks in the Greater Boston area. She will also share networking strategies and tips on how you can break the glass ceiling in Greater Boston on finding new mentors, new relationships, and new business contacts.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Start Your Own Business in Boston; the Do's and Don'ts

SATURDAY
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
12:30pm 2:00pm

Reggie Nunnally, Director, City of Boston Business Assistance Center
Andre Porter, Director of Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Ken Guscott, Founding Partner, Long Bay Management Company*
Kelly Chunn, Kelly Chunn and Associates
Terryl Callaway, President, Nex Graphix, Communications and Printing
DJ Saki, All-Nite Juice Bar
Edgard Arty, co-founding Partner, MOD Boston Clothing Boutique
Anthony Lewis, In the Streetz Entertainment/Hollyhood DVD
Barrington Edwards, Owner, Haven Arts Cafe

*still confirming

Moderators:
Mr. Richard Futrell, Professional Recruiter, Aerotek, Inc. and CEO, Ice Reign Entertainment and alumni member of the National Black College Alliance
Wynndell Bishop, Buyer, Raytheon Corporation, alumni member of the Partnership Alumni Association and the National Black College Alliance

POLITICS: So you are interested in Running or Supporting a Candidate for Office: The Nuts and Bolts of Political Campaigning and How To Do It Successfully

SATURDAY
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
2:30pm 4:00pm

Ron Bell, Director, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Civic Engagement
Joyce Ferriabough, political strategist
Ego Ezedi, former city council candidate, City of Boston
Emmanuel Bellegarde, former state representative candidate for 12th Suffolk District
Linda Dorcena Forry, state representative for 12th Suffolk District
Horace Small, Executive Director, Union of Minority Neighborhoods
Michael Curry, former member of Boston Urban Progressives

Moderator:
Sean Daughtry, alumni member of the National Black College Alliance, President of the Greater Boston Morehouse College Alumni Association, and former member of Boston Urban Progressives

NIGHTLIFE & NETWORKING: Where Do Black People Go to Have A Good Time to Meet People and Network: A Discussion about Options and Possibilities and Challenges

SATURDAY
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
4:30pm 6:00pm

Rusty Pendleton, Owner, Funky Fresh Records
Eddie Cue, Promoter and Touch 106.1 FM
Kareem Lyder, President, A1 Entertainment
Herby Firmin, Creative Director and Founder, TSM Events
DJ Nomadik, Soulkore Productions
Sali Rowe, 9 Alarms Productions,
Harold Austin, Upper Echelon/First Fridays United,
Izzy Pina, 360 Ultra Lounge
DJ Bruno, UtopiaBoston.com

Moderator:
Darius McCroey, Principal, Elevated Media, alumni member of the National Black College Alliance and President of the Greater Boston Howard University Alumni Association

6:00pm 6:30pm Evaluation, Thoughts and Next Steps for GREATEST MINDS

GREATEST MINDS CLOSING RECEPTION & NETWORKING at Hibernian Hall

SATURDAY
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
8:30pm - 12midnight

Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Dudley Square, Roxbury

Join us as we explore the evening and hear Bostons newest talent in jazz, hip hop, poetry and performance. Bring your business cards and network.

Hosted by:
Nuri Chandler-Smith, BlackOUT Boston
Herby Firmin, TSM Events, (The Social Mixxer Events and Marketing Events)

And a Special Surprise Guest will also be in attendance. Guess who?

COME TO GREATEST MINDS and CREATE AN ACTION AGENDA FOR BLACK BOSTON IN LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, POLITICS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP and NETWORKING

Build your community and join young people, veteran community activists, corporate leaders, college students, educators, and next generation leaders as we share information and put action steps for Black Boston.

This gathering will bring together Boston's GREATEST MINDS who are about making things happen for Black Boston. This two day event will bring together different generations ( Generation X, Generation Y, Baby Boomers, and Matures ) to listen, learn, network and collaborate on ways you can make the resources in the city work for you individually and collectively. We also encourage for you to bring your mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and other family members to make this a truly intergenerational conference. The GREATEST MINDS conference is open to all races and ethnicities - so if you want to share information and help show up.

This conference will be for the first 200 people who register and pay a registration fee of $25.00. Here is the online link to register and pay for the GREATEST MINDS Conference: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/35459

TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND REGISTER FOR THE GREATEST MINDS CONFERENCE, please go to the following link http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/35459

Tickets can also be picked up the National Black College Alliance office - NBCA 2304 Washington Street, Suite 200, Roxbury, MA 02119 and at Nubian Notions, 57 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 in Dudley Square.

LIMITED TICKETS and SEATING up to 200 people. Tickets are going FAST!!!!!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE GREATEST MINDS CONFERENCE, please call 617.442.8045 or email us at greatestminds@gmail.com or go to www.nbcalliance.org for updates or contact:

George Chip Greenidge, Jr.
President and Executive Director
National Black College Alliance
2304 Washington Street, Suite 200
Roxbury, MA 02119
617.442.8045 phone
617.442.3027 fax
ggreenidge@nbcalliance.org email
www.nbcalliance.org web

About NBCA's Next Generation Program: National Black College Alliance's Next Generation program is designed to address the need to make Boston a more hospitable city to young black professionals. This new program adds to those projects by providing skills and knowledge for young black professionals in Boston who want to be active members of Boston's communities. At the same time, we will be working to grow the network of civically engaged African-American Bostonians.

Most current Next Generation participants are natives of Boston, having gone through Boston Public Schools, local summer jobs programs, and other Boston-based programs. They have decided to make Boston their home. NBCA is providing the opportunity for them to work together towards improving Boston's communities and making Boston a city that is more welcoming and more responsive to the needs of African-American professionals. This program is an exciting and important addition to NBCA's work with youth, college students, and college alumni. The program allows us to engage our own former participants as they graduate from college and look for ways to be involved in Boston's communities. Next Generation will strengthen our work to forge connections across generations between urban minority youth, successful Black college students, graduates, and community leaders in order to inspire African-American students and graduates to give back to their communities. Join and be a part of the NEXT GENERATION of Boston's Black Leadership.

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Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
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