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It promises to be an ah-mazing, enlightening, empowering afternoon! Take a moment, scroll down & catch glimpses of previous empowerment forum events. |
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The Signature Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum
This annual celebration demonstrates our strong commitment to provide Single Moms access to vital community resources, educational services, and increased economic opportunities. Our principal partners are Sullivan International, Inc. and the Long Beach Community Improvement League. |
Our Signature Program offers these amenities:
~ Expert Speakers on a Variety of Relevant Topics ~ Q & A w/Speakers ~ 3-Course Lunch ~ Giveaways ~ Complimentary Childcare ~ ~ Vendor Resources ~ Mentor Program ~ |
2024 Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum
Focus On Success - We're Ready! Saturday, April 20, 2024 Long Beach Airport Marriott | Grand Ballroom Long Beach, CA 90815 The Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc., 501.c.3, has once again collaborated with Sullivan International, Inc. and the Long Beach Community Improvement League to host its 8th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum community celebration on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Each Single Mom in the community is encouraged to register and attend our Signature Event. We guarantee to have a reserved seat waiting for you at the table. If you have any additional questions, we have the answers for you...
Yes, You Can! - Elevate Your Game!! - Just Do It!!! |
YOU'RE INVITED TO REGISTER & ATTEND!
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2024 Moderator & Keynote Speakers
Ms. Mechell Roberts, City of Long Beach Housing Authority
Ms. Gwendolyn Manning, Long Beach Dept Health & Human Svcs. Ms. Kenyelle Ash, Afro Unicorn Foundation Ms. Yvette Gilliam-McCullough, City National Bank 2024 Community Empowerment Honorees:
Dr. Kimberly C. Johnson, Mrs. Katie Overton, and Mrs. Barbara Sullivan-George. |
2024 Moderator & Keynote Speakers
Opening Speaker: Dr. Clarice Kavanaugh, The Kavanaugh Group
Moderator: Ms. Sharon Sharp, Certified Project Manager Closing Speaker: Dr. Felicia Bagneris, Murph Chapel-St Paul AME The Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Sullivan International, and LBCIL look forward to hosting you on April 20, 2024. Please share this cutting edge program's information with family, friends, relatives, neighbors, co-workers, church members & any other community members who can benefit from our event... Yes, You Can!!
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A Glance Back at the 2023 Empowerment Forum
Focused Forward to Success - In Person! |
Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc., 501.c.3, continued its longstanding collaboration with Sullivan International and the LBCIL to host the 7th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 22, 2023. Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson & Assemblyman Mike Gipson stopped by to support the event - and our 2023 CEL Honoree Congresswoman Maxine Waters stayed to give the audience photo opportunitites!
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A Glance at the 2021 Empowerment Forum
An Innovative Hosting Concept! |
A Glance at the 2022 Empowerment Forum
Continue to Zoom & Succeed! |
Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (501.c.3) had to think on its feet and reimage the 5th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on Saturday April 24, 2021 because of Covid-19 health concerns. The pre-Mother's Day event was streamed online using the ZOOM platform. The virtual transition increased registration participation and attracted viewers from as faraway as the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Maryland. The program received recognition proclamations from both the Senate and Mayor.
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Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. collaborated with its primary partners Sullivan International and the Long Beach Community Improvement League to host the 6th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum (virtually) on April 23, 2022. This popular community forum & celebration was live streamed via Zoom from the LB Airport Marriott. Attendees experienced expert speakers; vendors; and numerous cash card & gas card giveaways.
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A Glance at the 2018 Empowerment Forum
A Venue Change! Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc. hosted its 3rd Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 21, 2018. The program was recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal; and received a City Proclamation from Long Beach Mayor, Dr. Robert Garcia. The new Ms. Single Mom Mentor Program was also introduced to help attendees get connected!
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A Glance at the 2019 Empowerment Forum
Garnered More Support! Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc., Sullivan International and Long Beach Community Improvement League collaborated to host its 4th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 13, 2019, which included breakfast, lunch, and childcare. 30+ attendees signed up to become connected with a seasomed Mentor/Life Coach!
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A Glance at the 2016 Inaugural Empowerment Forum
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A Glance at the 2017 Empowerment Forum
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The Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. hosted its Inaugural Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 16, 2016. This signature event was presented in conjunction with Sullivan International, Inc., the Human Resource & Employee Development partner to offer mentor opportunities; and, the Long Beach Community Improvement League, to provide complimentary childcare. |
Ms. Robbie Butler of Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc., in conjunction with Ms. Barbara Sullivan-George of Sullivan International and Dr. Farah Khaleghi of Long Beach Community Improvement League, hosted the 2nd Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 22, 2017. The event received a Proclamation from LB Mayor, Dr. Robert Garcia. |