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Black Male Summit 2024
#blackmalesummit
June 17-18
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel
Hotel block closes on Monday, June 10, 2024.
The Summit will offer a time of reflection and celebration of strides toward the equitable success of Black males. We are excited to offer this opportunity to gather and discuss solutions for addressing systemic barriers and creating new opportunities.
Support the Black Male Summit
The Black Male Summit would not be possible without our sponsors. Through donations to the University of ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ System Foundation, sponsors help us keep our commitment to investing in our students, faculty, and staff, who are the future of ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥.
Keynote Speaker
Bivian "Sonny" Lee III, the Founder and CEO of Son of a Saint, has dedicated his life to transforming the lives of fatherless boys. Since the organization's establishment in early 2011, Sonny has grown Son of a Saint to serve 200 mentees with an operating budget of more than $4 million.
Hosted by Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is the leading health innovator in ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ and Mississippi and a regional destination for healthcare access. We bring together the top clinicians, advanced technology, and innovative research to ensure our patients receive the highest-quality and most comprehensive care possible.
This commitment is grounded in over 100 years of history but reflects our forward-thinking strategic vision of transforming healthcare.
As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we provide a compassionate circle of care to everyone while giving special attention to those most in need. Our care is driven by listening to our patients and putting their needs first. Through listening, we can truly understand what’s going on, hear the patient’s goals, and, most importantly, discover how we can help.
Guest Speakers
Schedule Overview
Monday, June 17
7:30 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Summit Activities
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summit Activities
Tuesday, June 18
8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Keynote Panel
9:55 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Summit Activities
12:15 p.m. Lunch
Plenary Panelists
The Summit will feature keynote panels that will expand our thinking on black males in education and workforce, healthcare and criminal justice.
