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RED CARPET CEREMONY Pictures, Interviews, Live Music, and Performance OFFICIAL START Leader Announcements and Introductions

FLAG CEREMONY Moment of Silence for World Peace Present Flag with Commander Master Chief Turner National Anthem by April Diamond Secretary of State Shirley Weber Introduction of Dignitaries Prayer by Pastor Randle DINNER Fashion Show Special Keynotes Leadership Panel CELEBRATION OF EXCELLANCE Women’s Influencer Fashion Show 2023 Leadership Honorees Kenya Keynote Tour Guerrilla Education Pinning Ceremony, Gennaro Crenshaw, Local Awards National Awards Final Spotlights PICTURES, DANCING and LIVE MUSIC/DJ


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California Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.

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Weber’s genuine passion and tireless quest for equality and fairness in all sectors of life have resulted in her pursuit of reforms in education and criminal justice. Her equityoriented legislation includes: school finance and accountability, classroom safety, ethnic studies, early learners, attendance YUQIN FENGand dropout rates, quality instruction,05 law enforcements’ use-of-force and body camera practices, reparations, the CalGangs’ database, Affirmative Action, inclusive jury selection and instruction, predatory lending, resources for exonerees, restorative justice, racial profiling, among others. Weber has also pursued public policy changes related to health, senior citizens, veterans and military families.

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OUR MISSION We educate and encourage aspiring homeowners to buy and leverage their rst home so they can create lasting generational wealth.

Problems we address The homeownership rate for White households is 75% compared to 45% for Black households, 48% for Hispanic households, and 57% for non-Hispanic households of any other race. (US Department of Treasury) It will take the average Black family 228 years to amass the same amount of wealth that White families have today and it will take Latino families 84 years. (Prosperity Now) Disproportionate Home Mortgage Denial Rates according to the Urban Institute.

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YBNB BIZCON 2023 RECAP

SAN DIEGO – Joann Schmidt, a health technician, and Alma Banuelos, a facilities and construction business outreach coordinator, have been named San Diego Unified School District’s Classified Employees of the Year for 2023. Coinciding with Classified School Employee Week, May 21-27, San Diego Unified will honor the 2023 Classified Employee of the Year and Runner-Up at a celebration at UCSD’s Park & Market on Tuesday, May 23 at 5 p.m. Classified Employees of the Year from individual schools and departments will also be honored. The celebration will be hosted by UC San Diego’s Morgan Appel, Assistant Dean for Education and Community Outreach. To help celebrate Classified School Employee Week, the district challenges San Diegans to thank a school employee who has impacted their life, either in-person or on social media platforms, using the hashtag #ThankASchoolEmployeeSD and #ClassifiedEmployeeAppreciationWeek. “Vital, essential, and inspirational are three words that come to mind when thinking of San Diego Unified classified employees,” Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson said. The positive impact classified employees have on students and our district daily leaves me eternally grateful. Classified employees are the backbone of our organization; ensuring they feel appreciated year-round is as important as they are. Congratulations to the Classified Employees of the Year; San Diego Unified’s success is a direct reflection of their tireless commitment, love, and dedication.” The Board of Education honors classified employees each year with an event that celebrates their work in the district. This year’s event is co-hosted by North Island Credit Union. “North Island Credit Union is honored to partner with San Diego Unified School District in this very important recognition of school employees,” said North Island Credit Union President/CEO Steve O’Connell. “We are proud to celebrate those who play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our schools as part of our mission to serve and support the San Diego education community. We congratulate the award recipients and nominees for their outstanding work in making an essential difference in their school communities and in the achievements of their students.” Additional sponsors of the event are California Coast Credit Union, California Schools VEBA, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit, Creation by Chelyz, M2 Video Productions, and the University of California, San Diego. For more information on this year’s winners and on the San Diego Unified Classified Employee of the Year celebration, please visit: https://cutt.ly/2023CEOY


BIZCON 2024

WILL BE HELD AT THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER SATURDAY, MAY 11TH!

Dignitaries, community leaders, and official Young Black & N’ Business Members will be in attendance!

EVENT INFORMATION:

Date: Saturday, May 11th Time: 9:00am- 6:00pm Location: San Diego Convention Center 111 Harbor Drive


Entrepreneurs of all stages choose Young Black & N’ Business for their networking needs because we intentionally curate a membership body with an intense interest in growth and success. Our programs range from live Zoom Webinars livestreamed to Facebook, to black tie affair galas. As an officially recognized member you will have access to photoshoots, speaking opportunities, local media exposure, and recognition for your work in the community.

Join a networking organization led by real entrepreneurs and business owners. INDIVIDUAL LEVEL MEMBERSHIP, $250.00 Member’s Only T- Shirt Annual Subscription to the Quarterly Manuscript 10% off General Attendee Ticket Options, Banner and Quarter Sized Ads, and Merchandise Promotions SMALL BUSINESS LEVEL MEMBERSHIP , $500.00 Small Business Member All the benefits of the Individual Level Membership 25% of VIP Attendee Ticket Options, Half Page Sized Ads, and Merchandising Sponsorships Recognition in the Online Small Business Directory as a Small Business Member Access to Private Members Only Facebook Group COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER, $750.00 Three (3) Small Business Memberships One Bonus Ticket Redeemable at the VIP Level to the even of your choice Includes (1) commemorative token of appreciation while supplies last




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