southeastern REGION Latrecia Jordan member at large
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he Sweet, Sweet Southeastern Region held its 61st Annual Teen Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, June 28th – July 2nd. Under the leadership of Past Regional Director, Gina Williams-Jackson and the Orlando Chapter’s Immediate Past President, Lisa Shannon- Brown; the Orlando chapter hosted one of the largest teen conferences in the history of the region. The Sweet, Sweet Southeastern regional secretary reported “over 1,000 Jack and Jill teens, mothers, and fathers were registered for this conference.” Our conference theme, “Because of Our Past, Our Heritage Will Last,” resonated with every workshop and activity held throughout the entire conference. The teens participated in over 18 workshops and sessions. Highlights from the conference included, keynote luncheon speaker Kemba Smith Pradia, who shared her personal testimony on the sentencing policy. The teens listened to a historical presentation by the Association to Preserve Eatonville, Inc., which serves as the oldest African-American community in
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