to carry her in their hearts as they advocated for women and children everywhere. Carole’s sister Diane Braddock and Past Eastern Region Teen President and co-author of Seven Days with Carole, Taylor Hamilton were the special guests at the program. After a briefing on Legislative Advocacy from Cachavious English, Legislative Director for Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL), the summit concluded with legislative visits on Capitol Hill. The meetings, with key legislators, were conducted by the teens and provided an opportunity to voice their concerns and advocate on behalf of all children and families on local matters of interest.
United States Capitol. This was truly a powerful and impactful event that showed how we can accomplish positive change in our communities through our collective voice.
Other activities included a stunning Presidents’ welcome reception which offered spectacular views of the Washington DC landscape, a college lecture and tour of Howard University, as well as tours of the Library of Congress, the Pentagon and
Felita Daniels Ashley Mid-Western Region
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National Legislative Committee Tammy King NEB Liaison, National President Karen Clopton Chair, Far West Region Betty Andrews Central Region Tomeka Bumbry Eastern Region Taunula Grayson Mid-Atlantic Region Andrea McHenry South Central Region Nyya Parson-Hudson Southeastern Region