ITINERARY (first draft)

8:00 a.m. Exhibitor’s Arrive for set-up

11:00 a.m. Black Expo Opens To The Public The Ballroom, the Marketplace, Soul Food Court, Game Room and all Exhibit

Areas are open for business and visitation.

11:15-11:45 a.m. VIP Breakfast Reception,

Epicure Restaurant

12 noon-Grand Opening with Natomas High

School Marching Band, Ballroom Main Stage.

Special Welcome Comments by Rick Warren and

Dr. Marcellene Watson-Derbigny

12:30: Status Of Black Sacramento Address by

Betty Williams, President of the Sacramento Branch, NAACP

1:00 p.m. Introduction of the Black History Maker’s From Home. Lobby Suite, First Floor,

University Ballroom

Workshop Schedule Saturday February 29th

12:30 p.m. Black Literary Faire Roundtable With the Authors,

hosted by Lisa Bryant Smith, Green and Gold Room, Third

Floor, University Union

1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Real Estate 101 First Time Buyer’s ,

hosted by Sacramento

Association Of Realtors, Orchard Suite 1,2,3, Second

Floor University Union

1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Environmental Injustice Is Social

Injustice, presented by Ken Pence, NexGen

California, Cottonwood Suite 1 &2, Second Floor

University Union

1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Black Convocation: The Black Community In Action,

presented by Sac State, Forest Suite, Second Floor, University Union

1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Black Health Matters, presented by Blue Cross, and

Blue Shield Anthem, Orchard Suite, 1,2,3, Second Floor, University Union

1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Student Loan Debt Relief, presented by NexGen

California,

Pacific Suite 3, Third Floor, University Union

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Your Path To

Homeownership,

presented by U.S. Bank,

Cottonwood Suite 3

Second Floor, University

Union

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Cannabis, The Business and The Cure,

Presented by The Equity Project Cottonwood Suite 1&2,

Second Floor, University Union

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Business, Contracts And Procurement, presented by the City Of Sacramento,

Pacific Suite 1 &2, Third Floor, University Union

3:00 p.m.-4:00 p. m. BAPAC Meet The Candidates Public Forum,

Pacific Suite 1&2, Third Floor, University Union

3:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Meet The Realtors Homeownership Panel, presented by 3T Homes, Next

Home Realty, and Keller Williams Orchard Suite 1,2,&3 Second Floor, University Union

3:15-4:00 p.m._ CSU/UCD Davis Presentation,

Foothill Suite, Third Floor,

University Union

3:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Agriculture Is Big Business

For African Americans,

presented by

Cottonwood Suite 1&2, Second

Floor, University Union

3:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Black History Is

American History, presented Dr.

DeRonald Bradford,

Green & Gold Room, Third Floor,

University Union

4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Jobs And Careers For Today And Tomorrow

Pacific Suite 3, Third Floor, University Union

Workshop Schedule Sunday March 1st

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Doing Business With Africa “A New Perspective”,

presented by Zion Taddese, Cottonwood Suites 1&2, Second Floor, University Union

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Real Estate 102

Meet The

Realtors

Homeownership

Panel, presented

by 3T Homes,

Next Home Realty,

and Keller Williams

Orchard Suite 1,2,&3 Second

Floor, University Union

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Managing Business Cash Flow, presented by U.S. Bank, Cottonwood Suite 3, Second Floor,

University Union

2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Black Literary Faire Roundtable With the Authors, hosted by Lisa Bryant Smith, Green and

Gold Room, Third Floor, University Union

3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. BAPAC Meet The Candidates Public Forum,

Pacific Suite 1&2, Third Floor, University Union

3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Agriculture Is Big Business For African Americans, presented by

Cottonwood Suite 1&2, Second Floor, University Union

4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Open Model Call, presented by Mario B

Productions

and Lush Fashions, Green & Gold Room, Third Floor,

University Union

Special Community Presentations Saturday

February 29

12 noon-1:15 p.m. Black Girls Conference Day 1: Hope”

A special presentation by award-winning filmmaker and

producer Roxanne Taylor who will motivate the attendees

so they are never giving up on their dreams to be successful.

Hinde Auditorium, First Floor University Union

1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Community Town Hall “Black,

Blue Or Both,” Policing The Black Community,

presented by BAPAC, and Sacramento Mind Change

And Impact.

A vibrant panel of law enforcement, the community

and those that have lost loved ones to police shootings.

Hinde Auditorium, First Floor, University Union

2:00 p.m. My Black Counts: The Importance Of The 2020 Census

African Americans must be part of the 2020 U.S. Census Count so we are

represented fairly in the economic and political gains that come with being a

defined household. This session will give more information on the importance of

being counted

3:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Meet Matthew Knowles,

The Father Of Destiny’s Child. Matthew Knowles will talk about his recent books

and how he created the superstar group Destiny’s Child lead by his daughter

Beyoncé. Hinde Auditorium, First Floor, University Union

4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Matthew Knowles Reception And Book Signing.

Join Mr. Knowles at special VIP reception followed him autographing his books.

Epicure Restaurant, First Floor, University Union

4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Youth Speak!

This is hosted by several Black Student Union organizations from collegiate

and high school campuses. Everyone is invited to attend and have their

voices heard. The featured speaker will be recording superstar Adrian Marcel.

Special Community Presentations Sunday March 1.

12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Black

Girls Conference Day 2:”

Opportunity”

A special presentation by several business women and community

leaders who will talk about opportunities to excel in business, education

and family. Swag bags will be gifted at the conclusion of the session.

Hinde Auditorium, First Floor University Union

2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Part 2: Community Town Hall “Black, Blue Or

Both,” Policing The Black Community, presented by BAPAC, and

Sacramento Mind Change And Impact.

A vibrant panel of law enforcement, the community and those that have

lost loved ones to police shootings. Hinde Auditorium, First Floor,

University Union

3:00 p.m. The Saving Our Children Summit

A discussion to help Black youth and families overcome

homelessness, poverty, tragedy and other issues affect the future of

the Black family.

4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Youth Speak! Day 2

This is hosted by several Black Student Union organizations from

collegiate and high school campuses. Everyone is invited to attend

and have their voices heard. Special guests from the entertainment

and music industry will bring exciting presentations as well.

Black Expo Entertainment:

Saturday February 29th Grand Ballroom Main Stage

11:00 a.m. The Miss Black Queens of Sacramento

11:30 a.m. Jazz Vocals Of Jo Jo and Sandra Tyler

12: noon Grand Opening and the Natomas High School Band

1:00 p.m. Sacramento Community Choir

1:30 p.m. R&B Sensation Lyric Jade

2:15 p.m. Lush Models Fashion Show

2:45 p.m. Mario B Presents “Say It Loud” Tribute To The 1970’s

3:30 p.m. The Musical Tribute To Old School featuring Johnny

Bokat, Jimmie Cuington and the Galaxy Band

4:00 p.m. Les Franklin Blues Band

5:00 p.m. Live @ 5 Concert Starring Adrian Marcel

Black Expo Entertainment: Sunday March 1st 12:00 noon tba

12:30 p.m. tba

1:00 p.m. Drummer Katt Presents Gospel Sunday

2:00 p.m. The Angel Sessions Experience

2:30 p.m. South Sacramento Christian Center Choir and Praise Team

3:30 p.m. World Praise International Choir & Praise Team

4:00 p.m. Sacramento Community Choir

4:30 p.m. tba

Other Activities Of Black Expo The Good Shepard’s Awards presented to local Pastors

The First Ladies Awards, presented to First Ladies Of The Church

The Soul Food Cook-Off Competition

Game Room Tournaments (pool and video)