A Day of Conversations During Congressional Black Caucus
Join us in DC on September 11th for a Day of Conversation during Congressional Black Caucus.
Our events calendar is ramping for Fall, and our sites are set on Washington, DC! Join us for three pertinent conversations centering women of color during The Congressional Black Caucus also known as the Annual Legislative Conference for The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, the leading public policy convening focused on issues impacting African Americans and the global Black community. This event is a unique platform where thought leaders, legislators, influencers, and concerned citizens converge to discuss and address critical issues, build partnerships, and promote the political, economic, and social advancement of Black communities.
WOC Worldwide is hosting a full-day of panel discussions covering important topics in our community. This is a Free, in-person event open to the WOC Worldwide community and community partners in Washington, DC. Event details, including location, will be disclosed to participants with a confirmed RSVP one week prior to the event.
Event Details
Join us on Wednesday, September 11th from 11 am - 4 pm for panel discussions followed by a networking Happy Hour from 4 pm - 6 pm. You definitely don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect and contribute to the conversation.
The Conversations and Panelists
This year, WOC Worldwide is curating conversations addressing important issues (below) confronting Black Women and the Black family. Our host and moderator for the day is News Anchor and Reporter, Megan Rivers, of WBAL TV 11 Baltimore. Together, with prominent figures in criminal defense, legislation, economic development and business, we will explore these critical conversation impacting our community.
UNCHECKED POWER: Policing in the Digital Age
Advances in technology have exponentially increased law enforcement’s ability to monitor how we move through the world. Where we go, who we talk to, and what we see, are all monitored in increasingly intrusive ways. Mass surveillance technology is a focal point of criminal investigations and prosecutions. The use of this technology raises numerous ethical concerns about privacy rights and data protection. Let’s unpack the disproportionate impact of these investigative techniques on minority communities.So what does that mean logistically and practically for a company?
“Black" Cities: Economic Development Strategies that Work
A well kept secret, economic development is the engine that powers growth in most major metros around the country. Unfortunately, the profession like many other fields is dominated by white men and the "good ole boys" network. Meet the men and women growing Houston, Atlanta and DC with a vision for a more equitable approach to workforce development, shared space and economic opportunity that everyone can access.
Cannabis, Black Women and The Black Family
Recent legalization limits what we know about Black women and their engagement with or consumption of cannabis. Government data shows that although cannabis use is roughly equal among black and white citizens, African Americans are over three times more likely to be arrested or cited for cannabis possession as compared to whites, and two-thirds of all people in state prisons for drug offenses are people of color. We’ll address social impact and marijuana justice for Black women and the Black family, as we also deep dive consumer sentiments around consumption specific to Black women - the single largest US consumer.
So, we hope to see you next month in DC! Click the link below for more details.