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6 days ago
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THE BLACK WOMEN'S SUMMIT COMES TO OAKLAND ARENA ON AUGUST 2, 2025
AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY OF POWER, PURPOSE & SISTERHOOD Join U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Joy-Ann Reid, Yara Shahidi, Tamika D. Mallory, Angela Rye, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Jemele Hill, Ilyasah Shabazz, and Maryum Ali — with guest performer Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. OAKLAND, Calif., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Promoters Collective proudly presents The Black Women's Summit, an all-day women's conference taking place Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. This impactful event will bring together some of today's most influential voices across politics, media, activism, and the arts for a powerful day of inspiration, education, and collective celebration. This is more than a conference. It's a movement. A space created to reflect, rise, and reignite the extraordinary power of Black women across generations. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time via Presales begin Thursday, June 5 from 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM local time via the code BPC. Headlining the summit are dynamic speakers and trailblazing change-makers including: Jasmine Crockett - U.S. Congresswoman Joy-Ann Reid – Journalist, Author, documentary film producer and social & political Commentator Yara Shahidi – Award-winning actress, producer, & and the breakout star of ABC's Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated series black-ish Tamika D. Mallory – Bestselling author, award-winning social justice leader, and movement strategist Angela Rye – Award-winning host, social justice advocate, lawyer, commentator, and self-described empowermenteur Nikole Hannah-Jones – Author of the 1619 Project & Pulitzer Prize winner from the NY Times Jemele Hill – Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Author Ilyasah Shabazz – Author, Activist, and Daughter of Malcolm X Maryum Ali – Author, Activist, and Daughter of Muhammad Ali Guest Performer, Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D Throughout the day, attendees will engage in transformative conversations centered around culture, policy, community, leadership, and the legacy of Black women. From personal truths to powerful calls to action, each session is designed to uplift, educate, and connect. "This isn't just a gathering. It's a celebration of Black women's empowerment. We are honoring the past, amplifying the present, and shaping the future together." — Lionel Bea, SVP, Black Promoters Collective For the latest updates and to purchase tickets, please visit About Black Promoters Collective (BPC) Since 2022, the Black Promoters Collective (BPC) has solidified its place as a powerhouse in live entertainment. As the only wholly Black-owned live music company on the Global Pollstar Top 100 Promoters list (#39) and ranked #3 on Pollstar's Global Top Urban Promoter/Producers list, BPC continues to transform the industry. Featured multiple times on the Billboard Power Players List, BPC remains committed to providing culturally relevant, world-class live entertainment experiences. Learn more at For press inquiries, interviews, or media credentials, please contact:TreMediaTresa Sanders – tresa@ Cole – daylan@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Black Promoters Collective Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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26-02-2025
- Politics
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Joy-Ann Reid Delivers Moving Speech At Divine 9 Council Of Presidents Town Hall
Joy-Ann Reid delivered an unforgettable keynote speech at a recent D9 Situation Room: Council of Presidents Town Hall, a private virtual event that united the leaders of all nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations. According to AllHipHop, the political commentator and former host of MSNBC's The ReidOut—who is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.—spoke on how fake news can affect the Black community and how community leaders can combat that. 'We are living in an age of disinformation,' Reid cautioned attendees. 'It is so important that we look for trusted sources of information.' Mentioning her recently canceled show, she added, 'One of the reasons we did The ReidOut was to distill all of the noise and understand what is actually factual and true.' Reid also encouraged other D9 members to prioritize credible journalism over unverified social media content and called out established outlets like The New York Times, Reuters, BBC, and The Associated Press as trustworthy sources. Reid also mentioned a recent viral story involving federal employees 'receiving a misleading mass email' requesting justification of their job performance. 'After investigation, we learned this email lacked proper authorization and was not legitimate,' she explained, emphasizing the importance of verifying information before reacting. Organizers in attendance described the town hall as 'just the beginning' of mobilizing Black communities, distinguishing reliable information from disinformation, and sustaining grassroots. 'No one sorority or fraternity can do all this work alone,' one organization president affirmed during the panel discussion. 'Partner with another D9 organization in your community so that your voices and your work are amplified.' With over 10,000 participants actively engaged in the live chat, the unity and determination among the Divine 9 was undeniable. 'There's a lot of excitement about next steps,' one person remarked. 'We are convening together to act together.' As the event concluded, Divine 9 presidents reaffirmed their long-standing dedication to service, delivering a resounding message of commitment and legacy: 'We've been around for a long time. We're not new to this, but we are absolutely true to this.' More from Girls Trip: Sorority Sisters Pose For "Melanin Illustrated" Photoshoot Delta Suspends 'Sorority Sisters' Co-Stars Was It Worth It? Delta Sigma Theta Expelled Their 'Sorority Sisters' Stars
