Dear Friends:
The 2013 African American Legislative Summit hosted by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus is almost here! Register here for free before it is too late! Check Out the 2013 Summit Agenda Here!
FREE REGISTRATION HERE!
Make sure that you come and join us in Austin, Texas on February 25th & 26th for an forgettable Summit. With a wide range of riveting panel topics that touch on every facet of the African American community including public education, business and wealth development, criminal justice, mental illness, and the Affordable Care Act; this year’s Summit will provide a host of food for thought to all those in attendance. Also make sure to join us for a free luncheon on the Capitol Grounds.
In addition, the Summit will feature stellar list of international guests and notable figures including South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Rev. Al Sharpton, award-winning comedian J. Anthony Brown and award-winning gospel singer Yolanda Adams.
For the complete list of activities and the agenda for the Summit, please click here:
2013 African American Legislative Summit presented by the TLBC- Event Agenda
With activities at the State Capitol & the Hilton Hotel Downtown, our host site, you surely won’t want to miss this event!
From starting out on Monday morning at the Capitol, to enjoying a relaxing lunch on the Capitol grounds, to advocating while the Texas Legislature is in Session, to more panel discussions at the Capitol that afternoon, to a free comedy show at the Hilton Hotel, and a chance to be stimulated by Rev. Al Sharpton- there are abundant opportunities to fill the interests of all in attendance. And all you have to do to enjoy it is to register.
Looking for a place to stay for the Summit? Check out these options for a great deal.
Hilton Hotel Downtown- Host Site
Marriott Courtyard Downtown- $179/night (special rate at a savings of $130 a night, but only good through Friday, Feb. 15th)
Additional Fantastic Events During the African American Legislative Summit:
Saturday, Feb. 23rd from 1p to 5p- African American Community Heritage Festival
A Free Family-oriented Fun Time! Featuring a performance by none other than Dwele! Come check it out!
www.austinheritagefestival.org
Taking place at Huston-Tillotson University, 901 Chicon Street, Austin TX
Sunday, Feb. 24th from 9:00p until ???- KEY PAC- Summit Reception
Come mix and mingle with Texas’ Finest African Americans in Politics & Business
Taking place at the W Austin at 200 Lavaca Street, Austin TX
Tuesday, Feb. 26th from 1:30p to 8p- Texas Assoc of African American Chambers of Commerce & U.S. Black Chamber – Solution Series
Check out this informative and helpful “Solution Series” presented by the Texas Assoc of African American Chambers of Commerce & U.S. Black Chamber at the Hilton Hotel. Presenters include Black Enterprise magazine, Wells Fargo, Pfizer and others.
Texas Assoc of African American Chambers of Commerce- Feb. 26th activities during Summit.
