The “Less Talk…More Action”
Economic Security Campaign LAUNCH!
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You’ve heard us talk about it on Facebook and Twitter and now it’s here! Join us for the “Less Talk…More Action” Economic Security Campaign Launch powered by The Optimum Institute of Economic Empowerment.
WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2011 @ 7:00 PM
WHERE:
CUNY Medgar Evers College
1638 Bedford Avenue, Academic Building
Brooklyn, NY
Sponsored by the George Soros Open Society Institute through their Center for Black Male Achievement (CBMA) the “Less Talk…More Action” Economic Empowerment Tour, (LTMA) focuses on using financial literacy as a primary tool of empowerment for the Black community. This unique approach expands financial literacy to also include unemployment, incarceration, and education with specific focus on:
- Improving financial literacy rates in African American communities
- Reducing unemployment rates in African American communities
- Reducing mass incarceration rates in African American communities
- Improving educational quality and motivate the use of financial literacy as a part of school curriculum in African American communities
“No more talking about the issues that plague the Black community…let’s start putting together a plan of ACTION! If you have a solution…we want to hear it so come out! If you have a problem that needs a solution…we have the experts here to address it so come out! If you want to complain about your problem…stay home or see a therapist because this isn’t the forum for you.” Ryan Mack Tour Creator and Facilitator
IN ATTENDANCE
AMBASSADORS OF ACTION
TOUR CREATOR AND FACILITOR – Ryan Mack, President of The Optimum Institute of Economic Empowerment, Financial Media Commentator, and Author (www.optimuminstitute.org)
AMBASSADOR OF FINANCIAL LITERACY – Manyell Akinfe, Founder of The Money Movement (www.moneymovement.org) and Co-Chair of The Optimum Institute of Economic Empowerment
AMBASSADOR OF JUSTICE – Dr. Boyce Watkins, PHD in Finance, Financial Scholar, and
Founder of Your Black World (www.yourblackworld.com)
AMBASSADOR OR EMPLOYMENT – Andrew Morrison, Direct Marketing Consultant, Author, and Founder of Small Business Camp (www.smallbusinesscamp.com)
AMBASSADOR OF EDUCATION – Dr. Chris Emdin, PHD in Urban Education, Director of Secondary Initiatives for Urban Science Education Center at Columbia University (www.chrisemdin.com)
PANELISTS
LOCAL EDUCATION EXPERT – Stephen Powell – Executive Director of Mentoring USA (www.mentoringusa.org)
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERT – Eric Hamilton – Founder of The Web Academy (www.thewebacademy.com)
LOCAL FINANCIAL LITERACY EXPERT – Dominique Reese – Founder of Communitree, LLC (www.yourcommunitree.com)
LOCAL FINANCIAL LITERACY EXPERT – Jacquette Timmons – Founder of Sterling Choices and Author of Financial Intimacy (www.sterlingchoices.net)
LOCAL EXPERT ON REDUCING RECIDIVISM – Damon Jenkins, Former Gang Member and Entrepreneur
SPECIAL GUESTS AND CO-HOSTS
Director of Center for Black Male Achievement Shawn Dove (Primary Tour Sponsor), State Senator Eric Adams, Assemblyman Karim Camara, State Senator Kevin Parker, District Leader Rober Cornegy, District Leader Walter Mosley, Professor at York College Ron Daniels, Former City Council Member and Community Leader Tracy Boyland, MEC Board Member Michael Flanigan, Apprentice Winner Randall Pinkett (Invited but yet to confirm)
NATIONAL PARTNERS: Medgar Evers College, Urban Financial Services Coalition, Golden Crust Bakery, NAACP NYCHA Branch, Chase Bank, Sovereign Bank
NEXT STOPS: Detroit, MI (November 10th) – New Orleans, LA (January) – Jackson, MS (February) – Baltimore, MD (March) – Philadelphia, PA (April) – Chicago, IL (May) – Milwaukee, WI (May)
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