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Organization: |
Progressive National Baptist Convention |
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Date: |
August 1-6 |
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Event: |
Leadership Summit |
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Location: |
Orlando, FL |
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Description: |
This five-day Conference will highlight the
Convention's comprehensive ministry through
missions and explore the ramifications of a
relevant missions ministry for the new
decade and the coming century. |
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Organization: |
National Sales Network |
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Date: |
August 4-7 |
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Event: |
Annual Convention and Career Fair |
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Location: |
Orlando, FL |
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Description: |
National Sales Network (NSN) is a 501(c)(3),
not-for-profit membership organization whose
objective is to meet the professional and
developmental needs of African-American
sales and sales management professionals.
Since its inception in 1992, the
organization has grown to include 14
chapters nationwide. These chapters conduct
a variety of skill development seminars. |
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Organization: |
Asian American Journalists Association |
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Date: |
August 4-7 |
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Event: |
21st
Annual Convention |
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Location: |
Los Angeles, CA |
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Description: |
This annual gathering of journalists will be
packed with hands-on workshops to teach
multimedia skills, courses on management
training to diversify newsrooms, and
opportunities for in-depth explorations of
beats that matter most to journalists. |
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Organization: |
National Bar Association |
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Date: |
August 9-13 |
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Event: |
85th
Annual Convention & Exhibits |
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Location: |
New Orleans, LA |
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Description: |
The NBA 85th Annual Convention & Exhibits
provides the perfect opportunity to interact
with NBA lawyers who are leaders and role
models with a significant influence in the
African-American community and broader. NBA
lawyers practice across the spectrum of law,
and from corporations, government agencies
and private practice. However, one thing is
constant, NBA lawyers are always seeking
opportunities for professional and personal
growth. |
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Organization: |
National Black Police Association |
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Date: |
August 15-22 |
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Event: |
38th
Annual Education and Training Conference |
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Location: |
Sacramento, CA |
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Description: |
The National Black Police Association (NBPA)
was organized in 1972. The NBPA fosters a
bond between minority officers and their
communities. This nonprofit organization
has helped to improve relations between
police departments and the community.
Currently, the NBPA membership encompasses
34 states and the District of Columbia.
Additionally, the NBPA includes student
criminal justice chapters at historically
Black colleges and universities. Through
its chapters, the NBPA serves as a national
network for the training and education of
all police officers and the community. |
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Organization: |
Blacks in Government |
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Date: |
August 16-20 |
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Event: |
32nd
Annual National Training Conference |
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Location: |
Kansas City, MO |
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Description: |
Annual event held to address issues relating
to the governmental affairs. Employees from
over 50 Federal agencies and local and state
governments are in attendance. Training and
workshops are provided in a variety of
areas. |
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Organization: |
National MED Week |
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Date: |
August 23-27 |
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Event: |
Annual Conference |
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Location: |
Washington, DC |
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Description: |
From the Opening Session to the final
workshop, senior policy makers,
academicians, successful entrepreneurs and
corporate leaders will guide attendees in
the best ways to navigate the tricky, but
increasingly vital, international waters.
In addition to prominent keynote speakers,
this “must attend” event will pack into 2
full days the State of Commerce Luncheon and
the Annual MED Week Awards Gala, a Business
EXPO, and networking opportunities. |
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Organization: |
Southern Christian Leadership Conference |
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Date: |
TBA |
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Event: |
52nd
Annual National Convention |
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Location: |
TBD |
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Description: |
Annual event held to promote spiritual
principles within membership and local
communities; to educate youth and adults in
the areas of personal responsibility,
leadership potential, and community service;
to ensure economic justice and civil rights
in the areas of discrimination and
affirmative action; and to eradicate
environmental classism and racism wherever
it exists. |
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