THE LARGEST CELEBRATION OF BLACK BUSINESS IN ARKANSAS

ASK A DOCTOR

An intimate conversation with Black Doctors about the importance of building a healthy community. The audience gets to ask direct questions to the doctors: 

• Dr. Ronda Henry-Tillman, UAMS

• Dr. Karen Crowell, UAMS

• Dr. Jonathan Laryea, UAMS

11:00 AM

WEALTH MANAGEMENT, BANKING & FINANCE

A conversation about wealth management and access to lending capital with lenders, banking professionals, and wealth managers. 

• Arlo Washington, Peoples Trust Community Loan Fund 

• Kimberly Lee, Hope Credit Union

• Toney Franklin, Northwestern Mutual

• Andrea Hogan Lewis, First Security Bank

• Itzel Velázquez, Kiva Loans Little Rock
  
  

1:00 PM

THE SAFETY OF OUR HEALTH IS IN THE WEALTH OF OUR ECONOMY

The economic conditions of individuals, families, and communities are major determinants of health.

• Ms. Loretta Alexander, AR Advocates for Children & Families

• Reverend Gregory Nettles, Bethel AME Church

• Ms. Kymara Seals, SDR Consultant Group

• Dr. Shannon Williams, The Williams Foundation

1:00 PM

SO YOU WANT TO BE AN AUTHOR?

Black Authors from Arkansas share their journey and tips on how to become published authors and best sellers. 

• Wesley Peters, Revolt Renaissance Publishing 

• Derrick M. Rainey, Author,  Nite-Nite Tales

• Debra Davis, Author, Brianna's Dreams

• Dezarea Duckworth, Author, There Are No Parameters Here

• Vincent Hunter Jr, Author, Arkansas Razorback

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2:00 PM

BUY, GROW & INVEST IN AR REAL ESTATE

A conversation on wealth generation through real estate and the opportunities on the horizon in Arkansas. 

• Kaye Chambers, Keller Williams

• Gwendolyn Parker, NewG III Realty

• Shiem Swift, Investor & Broker

• Keisha Walker, Broker, Dawn Realty