BREAKOUT

BREAKOUT I: 

Mister and Miss HBCU Competition Informational

Dr. Jerome Offord, Jr., President & CEO, Mister HBCU Kings’ Leadership Conference and Competition, Inc

 

This high-energy workshop is your launchpad to greatness, designed to ignite your confidence and help you shine in every moment of the annual Mister and Miss HBCU Competition.  

 

BREAKOUT II: 

The Crowned Standard: Leading with Purpose, Power, and Legacy

Michael C. Prescot, Jr., B.A., 2nd Year MBA Candidate, Graves School of Business and Management, Mister Philander Smith University, 2023-2024, Royal Court Coach, Morgan State University

A dynamic and transformative workshop designed for HBCU kings and queens who are ready to elevate their leadership beyond titles and traditions. This session challenges participants to redefine what it means to wear the crown by embracing a standard rooted in purpose, service, and excellence. Through interactive activities, real-life scenarios, and guided reflection, participants will explore how to maximize their platform, lead with authenticity, and build a legacy that extends far beyond their reign. This workshop is ideal for student leaders committed to representing their institutions with impact and intention.

BREAKOUT III:  

CASTLE Building: Cultivating an atmosphere of support, trust, leadership, and empowerment  

Charles H. Galbreath, II, Juvenile Justice System Reform Consultant, Tennessee State University National Alumni Association President Emeritus, and former HBCU King (Tennessee State University)

 

CASTLE Building will empower HBCU kings with the skills and knowledge necessary to create and maintain an encouraging environment within their communities and institutions.

BREAKOUT IV: 

Rebuilding a Broken Court: Leadership in Dysfunction

Travis Fredrick, MBA, Assistant Director of New Student Experiences and Student Engagement, Bowie State University

A leadership development session focused on navigating challenges within Royal Court teams. Participants will learn strategies to address conflict, rebuild trust, improve communication, and restore accountability while maintaining professionalism and leadership excellence. This session encourages leaders to turn difficult situations into opportunities for growth, stronger teamwork, and positive change.

BREAKOUT V: 

Beyond the Crown: Discovering the Superpower Within 

Reginald Shareef, Technologist, Software Engineer, Entrepreneur, Artist, Philanthropist, and former HBCU King (Tennessee State University)

In this journey of self-discovery, participants will connect to what makes them truly unique. Through interactive discussions and self-reflection, participants will learn to recognize their unique gifts and characteristics, harness them as superpowers, and unlock personal and professional success. 

BREAKOUT VI: 

 

Get Elected: Platform and Campaign Development 

Dr. Michael L. Rainey, Director of First Year Experience and VCAN Coordinator at Virginia State University, former Virginia State University Royal Court and SGA Advisor, 2017 HBCU Kings & Queens Conference Advisor of the Year, and Registration Coordinator, HBCU Kings & Queens Conference

Get Elected: Platform and Campaign Development will give you the necessary tools needed to develop a sound and realistic platform and a strong campaign in order to become the next king, queen, or SGA president of your college/university.

 

BREAKOUT VII: 

 

Finally Over It: Releasing the Strong Black Woman Stigma Through Emotional Intelligence

Ariana Rodriguez, Associate Director of Residential Education and Co-Royal Court Advisor at Clark Atlanta University

This bold, reflective session for HBCU Court Queens and Miss University titleholders who are tired of carrying the crown, the pressure, and everyone else’s expectations in silence. Inspired by Summer Walker’s Finally Over It, this session challenges queens to release perfection, set boundaries, and lead with emotional intelligence—because being “over it” may be the first step to finally choosing yourself

BREAKOUT VIII: 

Kings & Queens CARES: Deep Dive — A Mentorship Call to Lead and Lift  

Carla Lankford, Founder of Campus Kings & Queens CARES, and Miss Tennessee State University 2003-2004

 

This advanced session is a powerful next step for those ready to join the CARES mentorship movement—as both mentor and mentee.

 

BREAKOUT IX: 

 

Crowned & Called: Build Your Brand. Command the Room. Leave a Legacy

Courtney Turner, Founder of Dapper Distinguished Men Society, Mister Black North Carolina,2014–2015

 

This workshop is designed to help Kings and Queens define and articulate a clear personal brand that aligns with their platform, values, and long-term leadership goals. Participants will strengthen their professional presence through intentional image awareness, communication, etiquette, and confidence-building strategies that prepare them to navigate any room or opportunity with purpose. The session will also focus on developing meaningful networking skills that go beyond surface-level interactions while enhancing public speaking and communication abilities to effectively represent themselves, their institutions, and their platforms with excellence.

 

BREAKOUT XI:   

 

Curated Crowns: Reigning with Purpose, From Campus Queen to Culture Shifter

Tekeya L. Peterson, Assistant Director of Student Leadership Development
Howard University

 

This transformative session is designed exclusively for HBCU Campus Queens. Women who reign not just with crowns, but with character, confidence, and commitment. As the face of your institution, you are more than a symbol; you are a strategist, a storyteller, and a servant-leader.

 

BREAKOUT XI: 

Advisor Roundtable: BEST PRACTICES for an Effective Royal Court Program

4:15 p.m. Group Photo and Departure 

8:00 p.m. The Royal Processional (Comfortable shoes strongly encouraged/Line up in the hotel lobby) 

 

9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Royal Academy Awards/Masquerade Ball (Napoleon Ballroom, 3rd floor) 

(Attire: formal preferred, semi-formal required)