African American Leadership Conference

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Link to 10th Annual African-American Leadership Conference

 



A world-class event featuring some of the nation's top strategists and thought leaders, now attracts over 600 attendees.

Since 2012, the Empowerment Network has presented the African-American Leadership Conference.

The AALC is held during the month of September and features some of America’s top African-American leaders as keynote speakers.  Past speakers have included: Soledad O'Brien, Dr. Randal Pinkett, George Fraser, Pamela Jolly, Sondra Samuels, Eric Mahmoud, Shawn Dove, Denise Gilmore, Adewale Adeyemo (President of the Obama Foundation), along with local business executives and community leaders.

National leaders speak from the main stage on topics including: Career Advancement, Leadership Development, Equity and Diversity, Business Ownership and Community Building.  Legacy Wealth and Redefining the Game provide annual updates on cohort progress.

Local and national leaders conduct workshops and breakout sessions on timely topics.   Past speakers include:  Soledad O’Brien, Dr. George Fraser, Simon T. Bailey, Dr. Randal Pinkett, Dr. Pamela Jolly, Michael Roberts, Dr. Will Moreland and Jaylen Bledsoe.

10 CEO’s from corporations in Omaha have agreed to participate with the Empowerment Network’s Advance Omaha Initiative focused on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion including a comprehensive scorecard.  CEO’s provide an annual update at the conference.

Local and regional leaders participate on panels from the main stage and present during breakout sessions.

The AALC works to include the rich history of African-Americans in Omaha and specifically the area once referred to as the Northside.  Internationally known business leaders, athletes, entertainers, educators and many others were born and raised in North Omaha.

The AALC Leadership Luncheon attracts over 600 African-American leaders and community partners for a keynote presentation or interview with nationally recognized thought leaders.  The conference continues to grow and we expect over 1,000 to attend in 2020.

Afternoon keynote sessions include interviews with nationally known business leaders and entertainers.  Teddy Riley was the afternoon keynote in 2018.

Revive! Omaha hosts the Black Business Expo.  It's one of the region's largest special events featuring African-American entrepreneurs.

In addition to the conference, the Empowerment Network hosts a special reception in the Historic 24th and Lake Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Business District.  The Network has consistently presented the event to provide a "Taste of 24th and Lake" allowing attendees to envision what is possible in the reemerging area.

The reception includes events at various venues, with special guests and different forms of music and entertainment.  Attendees are treated to multiple events within the event featuring jazz, gospel, R&B, theater, interviews and excellent food celebrating African-American culture.