- OPENING REMARKSDateWed, Oct 23 2024, 9 - 9:20amWho
Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans Alexis K. Holmes
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Discovery Education Ronique Hicks
Dean of the College of Education at Temple University Dr. Monika Shealey
Chair of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta
Pennsylvania State Representative Anthony Bellmon
Mayor of Philadelphia Cherelle Parker
Superintendent of the Philadelphia School District Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr.
Commissioner of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans Chad Lassiter
WhereTemple University – Howard Gittis Student Center
1755 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
KEYNOTE REMARKSDateWed, Oct 23 2024, 9:20 - 9:30amWhoU.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
WhereTemple University – Howard Gittis Student Center
1755 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WHOLE OF GOVERNMENT PANELDateWed, Oct 23 2024, 9:30 - 10amWhoAssistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education for the Office for Civil Rights Catherine E. Lhamon
Deputy Assistant to the President for Racial Justice and Equity at the White House Domestic Policy Council Kylie Patterson
Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation Felicia Alexander
Senior Advisor for Racial Equity at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah
WhereTemple University – Howard Gittis Student Center
1755 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On Wednesday, October 23, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Philadelphia, PA to give remarks at the Power Up summit hosted by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans in partnership with Discovery Education at Temple University.
Power Up is a series of in-person and virtual engagements that serve as critical touchpoints to directly engage the community, discuss best and promising practices, and share information about local and federal resources that advance educational and economic opportunities for Black Americans.
Philadelphia is the fifth installment of the multi-city series and will focus on the whole-of-government approach to supporting Black students, families, and communities.
During the summit attendees will hear directly from federal agencies about the initiatives, policies, and strategies aimed at enhancing racial and social justice, economic opportunity, and access to essential services for Black Americans.
These events are open to press. If you are interested in covering these events, please RSVP to pressRSVP@ed.gov.