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White House Initiative for Black Americans Presents: Power Up in Philadelphia

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  • OPENING REMARKS
    Date
    Wed, Oct 23 2024, 9 - 9:20am
    Who

    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 

    Where

    Temple University – Howard Gittis Student Center 

    1755 N 13th Street

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    KEYNOTE REMARKS
    Date
    Wed, Oct 23 2024, 9:20 - 9:30am
    Who

    U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona

    Where

    Temple University – Howard Gittis Student Center 

    1755 N 13th Street

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    WHOLE OF GOVERNMENT PANEL
    Date
    Wed, Oct 23 2024, 9:30 - 10am
    Who

    Assistant 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

    Where

    Temple 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

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October 21, 2024