THE 2ND ANNUAL
ADOS CONFERENCE
Hosted by Simmons College of Kentucky
Thank you for attending the conference!
WHY ATTEND THE CONFERENCE Why you should join the event
and organizing, find out from those
leading the charge.
Networking
Meet other people who believe in building a fairer and more equitable country for Black America.
1Great Speakers
Hear from influential people who are making change at the local and federal levels.
3New People
Looking for new partnerships? Discover other people you can ally with on your local or federal push for better policy.
2Have Fun
Enjoy yourself! We had a hard year. But, you are among people who care about the things you care about.
4GET EXPERIENCE
Learn effective reparations & policy advocacy
We demand targeted policies and protections that facilitate economic inclusion and integrates the descendants of chattel slavery into the drivers of wealth. We are also fiercely committed to advocating for policies that eliminate the divides faced by Black Americans with immigrant backgrounds.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday - October 8, 2021
8:00 — 9:00 AM
REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
Chapel
9:00 — 9:15 AM
OPENING WELCOME & MUSIC
Sanctuary
9:15 — 10:00 AM
BLACK INSTITUTIONS & THE CASE OF THE ADOS ADVOCACY
Dr. Kevin Cosby | Sanctuary
10:00 — 10:45 AM
BLACK DESCENDANTS OF TRIBAL FREEDMEN FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Marilyn Vann | Sanctuary
10:45 — 11:30 AM
AMERICA’S DELINQUENT PROMISSORY NOTE
Kathy Egland | Sanctuary
12:00 — 1:30 PM
LUNCH & FOOD TRUCKS
Outside & Family Life Center
1:30 — 1:45 PM
MUSIC BREAK
Sanctuary
1:45 — 2:30 PM
KEYNOTE: GENEALOGICAL TREES DO NOT FLOURISH AMONGST SLAVES
Tamara Lanier | Sanctuary
2:30 — 3:15 PM
TRAINING AND ORGANIZING AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM
Sharon Lewis | Sanctuary
3:15— 4:00 PM
TWO AMERICAS
Yvette Carnell | Sanctuary
4:00 — 4:30 PM
WHAT’S IN YOUR POLITICAL TOOLBOX?
Jecorey Arthur | Sanctuary
4:30— 6:00 PM
FOOD TRUCKS & MUSIC
Outside & Family Life Center
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Saturday - October 9, 2021
8:00 — 8:45 AM
REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
Chapel
8:45 — 9:00 AM
OPENING MUSIC
Sanctuary
9:00 — 9:15 AM
WELCOME TO TRAINING DAY
Yvette Carnell | Sanctuary
9:15 — 10:30 AM
BREAKOUT #1
ROOM 1- WEALTH SIMULATION
Metro United Way | Sanctuary
ROOM 2- REPARATIONS & ADVOCACY
Kevin Kimble | Chapel
ROOM 3- ORGANIZING
Rev. Leo Woodbury | MPR #1
10:45 — 12:00 PM
BREAKOUT #2
ROOM 1- WEALTH SIMULATION
Metro United Way | Sanctuary
ROOM 2- STARTING A CHAPTER
Simeon Harris | Chapel
ROOM 3- BOOTS ON THE GROUND
D. Denell Gibson | MPR #1
12:00 — 1:30 PM
LUNCH & FOOD TRUCKS
Outside & Family Life Center
1:30 — 2:45 PM
BREAKOUT #3
ROOM 1- POLITICAL TOOLS IN ACTION
Jecorey Arthur | Sanctuary
ROOM 2- STATE LEVEL ADVOCACY
Dr. Faith Harris | Chapel
ROOM 3- POWER ORGANIZING
Bishop Marcia Dinkins | MPR #1
3:00 — 3:30 PM
RECONVENE
Sanctuary
5:00 — 5:30 PM
MOVIE PREMIERE
Join us for the premiere of the first official documentary of the ADOS Advocacy Foundation. Take pictures at our red carpet!
Sanctuary
5:30 — 6:30 PM
LUNCH & FOOD TRUCKS
Outside & Family Life Center
Hotel Reservation Information
REACH US Get Directions to St. Stephen Church
St. Stephen Church, Louisville, KY
1018 S 15th St, Louisville, KY 40210
United States
Tickets & Details
Phone: 678-960-8181
Email: support@ADOSconference.com