This special evening will unveil a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing opportunities for Black residents & fostering engagement for career building, entrepreneurial pursuits, education, housing, & culturally diverse spaces for the arts.

Featured speakers:

Dr. Reiland Rabaka – Professor and Director of the Center for African & African American Studies, University of Colorado, Boulder

Dr. Reiland Rabaka will share his experience & research for his visionary Beloved Community.

Annett James – President, NAACP Boulder County Branch

Annett James will share the vision of a campaign to purchase a building for the NAACP Boulder County Branch.

Wanda James – Regent at the University of Colorado and Entrepreneur

Wanda James will share her entrepreneurial background, career insights & speak to her position as a Regent at the University of Colorado.

Ann Cooper – Residential Realtor and Community Housing Leader

Ann Cooper will share her perspectives on housing as a Boulder housing realtor & housing expert over the last 30 years.

Henry Wright – Entrepreneur

Henery Wright share his approach with his company on providing funding opportunities to start new businesses for under capitalized populations

As a valued member of our community, your presence is important. We invite you to contribute your networks and professional affiliations to help build the Beloved Community. Together, we can strengthen opportunities for those who wish to settle in the Boulder Valley.

Doors open 5:30pm, Reception 7:30pm-8:30pm – Music, mingling & light refreshments.