.png)
About the Convening
This year’s convening, Black Leadership. Bold Investment. Lasting Change., brings together leaders, donors, and advocates from across Arkansas and the nation for an afternoon focused on the people and investments shaping a stronger future for Black communities.
Agenda
3:15 pm
Bold Investment: Funding Black-Led Transformation in the South
What does courageous capital look like in the South? This panel explores how funders and investors can scale Black-led initiatives, confront systemic inequities, and commit the long-term resources true transformation demands.
Dr. Tim Lampkin - Founder & Executive Director - Higher Purpose Hub
Terry P. Mitchell - Campaign Chair, The Black Fund of Central Texas
4:00 pm
Black Leadership: HBCUs, Wealth Creation, and the Power of Philanthropy
Since 2019, Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given over $1.1 billion to higher education, including a recent $19 million gift to Philander Smith University. This fireside chat examines the gift’s impact and how HBCUs can leverage such investments to drive equitable grantmaking, advocacy, and economic mobility for students of color.
Maurice D. Gipson, JD, PhD. - President and CEO, Philander Smith University
Dr. Anthony Graham - Chancellor, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
3:00 pm
Welcome/Opening Presentation
Jada Hunter - Digital Marketing Specialist, ABPC
Adena White - Communications Strategist, ABPC
4:45 pm
Lasting Change: Morrow Black Philanthropy Award Presentation
Beverly Morrow, Philanthropist
4:55 pm
Closing Remarks/Adjourn
Derek Lewis - Chair, ABPC
Reception to follow immediately afterwards downstairs at 42 Restaurant.
_edited.png)
_edited.png)
_edited.png)
