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2023 SPEAKERS LINEUP

Location: Theater Stage 
Powered by The BIG Agency & The Foundation for Social Impact

10:00 AM

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

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 

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2023 ENTERTAINMENT STAGE

Location: Exhibition Hall
Powered by: Southern Bancorp
Hosted by Power 92.3 Jams & 96.5 The Box

9:00

DOORS OPEN

9:15 AM

DJ RICKY LEE

10:00 AM

WELCOME KICK-OFF

10:30 AM

MUSIC & GIVEAWAYS

10:45 AM

SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL BAND

11:00 AM

WESTWIND SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS

11:45 PM

RODNEY BLOCK

12:00 Noon

BLAZE CREW / JELANI SIGEARS

12:15 PM

MS ARKANSAS (COMEDIAN)

12:30 PM

TAWANNA CAMPBELL

12:45 PM

WESTWIND SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS

1:00 PM

NICKY PARRISH

1:15 PM

GENINE LATRICE PEREZ

1:30 PM

LOUIS HEARD

1:45 PM

GIVEAWAYS

2:00 PM

ST. MARK CHOIR

2:15 PM

ANNIE ZIMMERMAN

2:30 PM

GIVEAWAYS

2:45 PM

DE SO FUNNY

3:00 PM

WRAP UP

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GET INVOLVED

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SIGN UP FOR MAMMOGRAM

The UAMS Mammovan will be on-site providing mammograms.

The first 20 women to sign up will receive a gift bag upon completion. 

Early Detection Saves Lives!

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FREE ACT PREP

Sign your students up for a FREE ACT / College Readiness Course hosted by Jasmine Geter, founder of The Scholar's Pursuit.

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SAVE THE DATE

The Midsouth Black Expo, presented by UAMS, is free and open to the public.

WHEN: February 25, 2023

WHERE: The Venue at Westwind

Click Below to RSVP 

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OUR SPONSORS

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North Little Rock, AR

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