Events for July 17, 2026
Continental Breakfast
Breakfast (Riox Bistro 2nd floor)
(All activities, unless indicated, will be in Napoleon Ballroom, 3rd floor)
Introductions & Conference Overview: The Historical Significance of HBCU Royalty
Dr. Dale Williams, Founder of Leadership for Queens/HBCU Kings & Queens Conference, Miss Tennessee State University 92-93
Small Wins Create Momentum- Conquering the Fear of Failure
Raven Tuner, Author of PUSHED: Turning Adversity into Advantages, Alumna, Prairie View A&M University
Masterclass in Speaking and Performing
LUNCH
Buffet & Hotel Etiquette Tips Cassandra Gray, Associate Communications Director, Voice Over Talent, and Logistics Coordinator, HBCU Kings & Queens Conference (Tennessee State University)
BREAKOUTS
BREAKOUT I: Queens: Queening with a Healing Heart (Rhythms-2nd floor) (Queens only) Lecia Rives, ESQ. Comedienne, Motivational Speaker, Author (Tennessee State University/Howard University) BREAKOUT II: Kings: Black Male Empowerment Panel (Borgne-3rd floor ) (Kings only) Anthony M. Jones, Jr., Founder of The Kings’ Konnection/HBCU Kings & Queens Conference (Talladega College)…