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6:30pm EDT
GALA
Sunday October 6, 2024 6:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Speakers 
Reporter, 11Alive
Bobeth Yates is a dynamic journalist and meteorologist who joined 11Alive in October of 2022, but she is no stranger to metro Atlanta. Bobeth, says she fell in love in the area years ago while working at another Atlanta tv station and knew one day she would be back. Prior to joining...
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CEO, REIGN
Demond Crump is a US Navy Veteran who has possessed an entrepreneurial spirit since a young age! He finally stepped into entrepreneurship in June 1994, after being honorably discharged from the US Navy. The understanding of business began to grace him progressively which led him into...
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Superintendent, Bibb County School District
Dr. Dan A. Sims became Superintendent of the Bibb County School District in July 2022. He is aproud native of Georgia with a lifelong commitment to public education. Dr. Sims brings 28 years offaithful experience to the success of students and has demonstrated passion for community...
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President, Clayton State University
Dr. Lewis started his career in higher education 28 years ago and for the past 18 years, he has served in varying increasing roles of leadership to include Dean of Students at Georgia Southern University, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Indiana University, Vice President for...
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Chief People Officer, Georgia Aquarium
Dr. Jamie L. Wilson, Jr. is a recognized as a dynamic Human Resource executive with overthree decades of professional experience in diverse sectors including business, education,medical, and retail. His professional journey showcases a vast range of roles thatprogressively increased...
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CEO, The SIMPle Factor
Dr. Ralph L. Simpson is a seasoned educator and influential leader who has dedicated his career to transforming educational environments. Born on December 14, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Roxie and Henry Simpson, he emerged as a trailblazing figure in the field of education. Driven...
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President, 100 Black Men of DeKalb County and B. Levett & Company
President, 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc.President, B. Levett & Company, Inc.Vice President, Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes, Inc.Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Genesis Fire & Water Restoration, LLCAs a businessman, entrepreneur, mentor, and native of Atlanta, G. Bernard...
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Educator, Rockdale County Public Schools
Marlon has been an educator for more than 30 years and specialized in business education and teaching, urban youth entrepreneurial skills and practices. He is ecstatic about training youth to own their own business, use technology and develop strong leadership principles to prepare...
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President, Steel Fabrication Exponents and Ali Development
Entrepreneur. Community Leader. Philanthropist.Gubernatorial Appointee and Board Director with two decades of federal construction experience, including constructing the U.S. Embassies in Israel, Baghdad, London, Frankfurt, Haiti, China, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Swaziland and many more.Omar...
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State Representative, Georgia’s 84th House District
Omari Crawford was raised in DeKalb County, Georgia and currently serves as the State Representative-Elect for Georgia’s 89th House District. Omari attended Florida A&M University (FAMU) on a track and field scholarship, where he was a member of the all-academic conference team...
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Founder and Senior Pastor, Discover Life Church
Pastor Roy Barrett is the founder & Senior Pastor of Discover Life Church (Norcross, GA). A ministry devoted to “helping people discover life in Christ”.MINISTRY EXPERIENCE: Pastor Barrett has over 30 years of ministry experience serving in various capacities such as Youth...
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2:30pm EDT
3:15pm EDT
4:00pm EDT
OPENING RALLY
Monday October 7, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Speakers 
CEO, JT Dickerson Speaks
Joshua Travis Dickerson, Sr. is a proud Griffin High School and Georgia State University graduate. He became an educator in the DeKalb County School District and was awarded the 2007-2008 DeKalb County Teacher of the Year for Jolly Elementary. He is currently serving as Executive...
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Educational Leader
An educational leader, thought-fanatic, and determined voice in innovative media, Dr. Zackory Kirk has dedicated his life’s work (and purpose) to enlighten, inspire, and encourage.After graduating from Mississippi State University, Zackory embarked on a new educational journey that...
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2:00pm EDT
CLOSING RALLY
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Speakers
Educational Leader
An educational leader, thought-fanatic, and determined voice in innovative media, Dr. Zackory Kirk has dedicated his life’s work (and purpose) to enlighten, inspire, and encourage.After graduating from Mississippi State University, Zackory embarked on a new educational journey that...
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Superintendent, Newton County School System
ExperienceDr. Duke Bradley, III was sworn in as the Superintendent of the Newton County School System on October 24, 2023. He previously served as Chief of Staff with Henry County Schools in McDonough, Georgia, where he provided leadership and direct oversight over policy, legal compliance...
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Superintendent, Twiggs County School District
Dr. Mack H. Bullard has amassed over 25 years in the Georgia public education system. He served as the Director of Strategic Talent Management for the Griffin-Spalding County School System. In this position, he led the development of the Quality Leaders Academy to develop aspiring...
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Superintendent, Stewart County School District
Dr. Michael H. Robinson's 29-year career as an instructional leader has been defined by his desire to promoteequity and build a sense of unity among stakeholders. He has served many communities, including public andprivate schools, in several roles, including Special Education teacher...
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Superintendent, Bibb County School District
Dr. Dan A. Sims became Superintendent of the Bibb County School District in July 2022. He is aproud native of Georgia with a lifelong commitment to public education. Dr. Sims brings 28 years offaithful experience to the success of students and has demonstrated passion for community...
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