Schedule

Ocielia Sprowl - Miss Black USA 2011, Pageant Coach & Owner, Slay Your Pageant There are common traits amongst national queens, and in this session, you will learn what it takes to be one of them.  If you're wondering exactly what it takes to be prepared for the big stage, this session is for you. During…

Anthony M. Jones, Jr. Founder of The Kings' Konnection and HBCU Kings & Queens Conference This session will explore ideas, tips and resources to help you create a Coronation that is a night to remember and that everyone can enjoy. Learn practical tips you can use to create the perfect night. Audience: Open to All-…

Roderic Sprowl, M. Div. - National Keynote Speaker & Founding Pastor, Thrive Church Fort Worth, TX This session teaches essential speaking skills to help Kings and Queens to be confident in front of an audience. Attend this comprehensive workshop to learn how to: Connect with your audience Get your point across clearly Remain calm, cool, and collected…

Shelby Campbell, Program Coordinator, Reproductive Justice Initiatives, and Diamond Knox-Jackson, J.D., C.L.A., Program Manager, Advocacy & Leadership Development, Reproductive Justice Initiatives Reproductive Justice is not just a movement—it’s a mission, and you are key to carrying it forward. In this dynamic training, My Sister’s Keeper equips HBCU student leaders with the tools to champion reproductive…

James Ofori, Assistant Director of Assessment and Learner Engagement, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Founder & CEO of the J. Ofori Experience, Campaign Consulting & Deja McKinnon, Secondary Educator, Associate Campaign Consultant of the J. Ofori Experience, Campaign Consulting Business This session will focus on the mental health and etiquette of kings and queens. Key…

Jada Crisp, Businesswoman, Author, former HBCU Queen (Tennessee State University) The ultimate guide to helping you build a clothing selection that reflects confidence and royal representation. As Queen, your image is an immediate impression of your University. In this session, you will learn the elements of wardrobe etiquette and identify which styles are appropriate for…

Karmeshia Tuck, Founder and Motivational Speaker - USA National Miss District of Columbia, Miss Black District of Columbia 1st Runner Up, Miss CIAA 1st Runner Up, and former HBCU Queen (Virginia State University) Oftentimes we only discuss the gift that led to the title of queen, but not the daily promise that we make to…

Tyreen Taylor, Director of Field & Content Operations GirlTREK is honored to present a transformative session designed to help students reflect deeply on their well-being. Through powerful and energizing activities, participants will assess their self-care practices, preparing to step into the next academic year as strong, resilient campus leaders. Inspired by Harriet Tubman's legacy, this workshop…

Latyya McIntyre, Business Execution Associate, Early Career Sourcing (North Carolina A&T State University Alumnus) & Usman Tijani, Senior Assistant Vice President, Early Career Sourcing (Delaware State University Alumnus) Success in the workplace isn’t just about what you know – it’s about how you up. In this interactive session, students will strengthen key soft skills that drive early…