Schedule

July 2026
Introductions & Conference Overview: The Historical Significance of HBCU Royalty

July 17 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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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

July 17 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Raven Tuner, Author of PUSHED: Turning Adversity into Advantages, Alumna, Prairie View A&M University
LUNCH

July 17 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Buffet & Hotel Etiquette Tips Cassandra Gray, Associate Communications Director, Voice Over Talent, and Logistics Coordinator, HBCU Kings & Queens Conference (Tennessee State University)
BREAKOUTS

July 17 @ 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Fleur De Lis

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:…