THE ROOM.
THE MESSAGE.
THE MOVEMENT.
The Whitney M. Young Jr. Community Empowerment Luncheon brought together corporate and community partners, elected officials, advocates, and neighbors committed to building real pathways to economic mobility. This year, we centered a powerful connection: cultural socialization shapes opportunity—because culture shapes access, networks, belonging, and the systems we navigate.
OUR HONOREES
DAY-OF HIGHLIGHTS
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Festive holiday music and pre-event networking
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A powerful welcome from our President & CEO Dr. Darrin Anderson
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Keynote leadership from Dr. Marc Lamont Hill exploring the nuance of what it means to be the true "boots on the ground".
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Program moments grounded in community, culture, and collective responsibility
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A Giving Moment led by NExT and Guild to fuel scholarships, workforce programs, reentry support, housing counseling, and small-business support
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Honoring organizations advancing justice in education and housing across our region
