Blk in the South Agenda

BLK in the South Summit

Xavier University of Louisiana 
1 Drexel, New Orleans, LA
University Center, McCaffrey Ballroom

*Exhibit Hall Open - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Student Center Ballroom

  • Student Center Ballroom

  • Dr. David J. Wallace, Dream House Wellness Foundation 

  • ECUMENICAL INVOCATION
    Rev. Demi McCoy    , St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC

    WELCOME
    Marvell L. Terry II,     Founder and Host, BLK in the South Summit

    Darwin V. Thompson, Senior Director, Public Affairs, Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    Curtis Wright, Vice President of Student Affairs, Xavier University of Louisiana

  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the diverse cornerstones of the Black community, are where Black youth embark on their life journeys and confront the challenge of HIV 43 years later. Learn about the unique approaches HBCU leadership has taken to address HIV, sexuality, STIs, and safety on their campuses. While no solution or campus is the same, the problem is tackled from various angles.

    MODERATOR
    Dr. Darryl Holloman, Spelman College

    PANELISTS
    Jay, 64th Executive President of Howard University Student Association

    Dr. Corey Herbert, Chief Medical Officer, Dillard University

    Marcus Kennedy, Associate Dean and Director of Campus Activities and Student Engagement, Grambling State University

    Jacey Reed, Student, Southern University of Baton Rouge

  • The Black community in the South is encountering various challenges, such as voting rights restrictions, poverty, harmful legislation, HIV funding cuts, and HIV criminalization. At the same time, they are embracing new opportunities with long-acting injectables. Listen to passionate panelists actively addressing these challenges and seizing available opportunities.

    MODERATOR
    Dafina Ward, JD Southern AIDS Coalition 

    PANELISTS
    A. Cornelius Baker, Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health 

    Clover L. Barnes, DC Department of Health

    Tori Cooper, Human Rights Campaign Foundation 

    S. Mandissa Moore O'Neal, Center for HIV Law and Policy 

    Alex Santiago, Destination Tomorrow 

    Rev. Cherisse Scott,  SisterReach

    Reggie Smith, The Reggie and Donna Smith Foundation

    A. Toni Young, Community Education Group 

  • WORKSHOP A: HIV, Who Dis? HBCU college students’ HIV perception and recollections

    Location: University Center Room 205

    PRESENTERS
    Russell Campbell and Kenric Ware

    WORKSHOP B: For Us By Us: A Black Community-Led Plan for HIV Prevention

    Location: Ballroom

    PRESENTERS
    Michael Chancley, Danielle M Campbell, and John Meade

    WORKSHOP C: ViiV Healthcare: Pivot to Power

    PRESENTERS
    Brandon Dykes and Bianca Ward

    Location: University Center Room 208

  • A Spotlight on a Southern City: Memphis

    Discover the impact of harmful legislation and policies on Black communities as frontline workers in Memphis shed light on the rise in HIV diagnoses during our intimate lunch plenary.

    MODERATOR
    Dr. Shanell L. McGoy, Senior Director, Public Affairs and Corporate Citzenship, Gilead Sciences, Inc. 

    PANELISTS
    LáDeia Joyce, Founder, The Positive Experience

    Jasmine Tasaki, Founder, WeCareTN

    Daniel Thompson, Co-Director, The Headliners Memphis 

  • Attendees can unwind, savor delicious cuisine, partake in meaningful discussions, and groove to music while connecting with vendors. engage in meaningful conversations, and listen to music while interacting with vendors.

  • The National HIV/AIDS Strategy, Minority AIDS Initiative, and the Ryan White Program are just a few programs the government has launched to address HIV, specifically among marginalized communities. This panel will engage federal officials and their commitment to sustaining unique programs and their long-term commitment to Black lives.

    MODERATOR
    Harold Phillips, NMAC 

    PANELISTS
    Robyn Fainfair, MD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

    Dr. Tim Harrison, PhD, Office of Disease Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services

    Marlene McNeese, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS 

    Francisco Ruiz, White House Office of National AIDS Policy 

  • Experience the remarkable progress and optimism in tackling HIV within the Black community. Embrace the innovative strategies and subcommunities navigating the intersection of Black identity and addressing the challenges of HIV, as true freedom for all is our ultimate goal.

    MODERATOR
    Dr. Marissa Robinson, Office of Infectious Disease

    PANELISTS
    Larry Bryant, Reunion Project

    E. Lee Dyer, BONDS Organization

    Nathaniel Holley, Freelux Project 

    Joshua Jenkins, Black, Gay, Stuck at Home 

    Sha'Terra Johnson, Texas Women's Project 

    Milan Sherry, House of Tulip 

  • Marvell Terry II, Founder and Host

  • PERFORMERS

    Ha Sizzle 

    Neverending Nina

    Victor Jackson

    DJ Zeus