Thursday, July 20, 2023 (last updated 3/7/23)
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Grand Ballroom
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Grand Ballroom lobby
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Choctaw
Ongoing (Thurs-Fri)
Gris Gris
Registration
Check-In. Pick up registration materials.
PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
Internship and Career Fair hosted by BLKResumes, LLC-Business Attire required
- Capital One
www.blkResumes.com
CAPITAL ONE MEET AND GREET
CORPORATE ONSITE INTERVIEWS
(invitation only)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grand Ballroom
Greetings / Introduction / Conference Overview
Introduction of HBCU Royalty
9:30pm
Fleur de Lis & Courtyard
Opening Reception
Great opportunity to meet and greet all attendees from different schools.
Friday, July 21, 2023
9:00am - 10:15am
Grand Ballroom
Introduction and Conference Overview: The Historical Significance of HBCU Royalty
Dale Williams, PhD founder of Leadership for Queens. HBCU Kings and Queens Conference, will give an overview about the unspoken rules and expectations for Campus Royalty as well as challenges for kings and queens to get ready for the road ahead. (former HBCU Queen)
10:30am - 11:45am
Grand Ballroom
Media Training
Media Coach Zakiya Larry, (former HBCU Queen)
As a former HBCU queen and current Media coach Zakiya will not only give tips regarding best practices for media training but also she will focus on the position of royalty on HBCU campuses.
11:45am - 12:15pm
Grand Ballroom
Buffet & Hotel Etiquette
Whether in the Royal Court or Royal Sonesta, traveling for work or for pleasure, first impressions are lasting. During this session, attendees will learn the do's and don'ts of buffet and hotel etiquette, setting the tone for your 4-day conference experience.
Communication Specialist Cassandra Gray, Voiceover Talent, Career Advisor
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Grand Ballroom
LUNCHEON
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Acadia Suite
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Acadia Suite
Breakout Session
Queens: Queening with a Healing Heart
(Queens only)
Lecia Rives, ESQ. Comedienne. Motivational Speaker. Author
Why is it we only talk to leaders about leading without ever examining the heart or broken heart they bring to the leader position? Well, this interactive keynote presentation focuses on leaders and the heartbreaks they are seldom allowed to discuss. This presentation is filled with a gamut of emotions from start to finish. This is a must attend presentation for anyone who finds themselves at the top of their game but has never touched the bottom of their soul!
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Fleur De Lis
Breakout Session for Kings: Black Male Empowerment Panel:
(Kings only)
A candid discussion on issues facing black males striving for success. Panelist share real life lessons of how to overcome societal, professional and personal challenges.
- Mister HBCU
- Theodis A. Chunn, Jr. CEO of TCJ Motivations, Inc. former HBCU King
- Anthony M. Jones, Founder of Kings’ Konnection/HBCU Kings and Queens Conf.
- Faruq Salaam, Entrepreneur, Veteran
- Roderic L. Sprowl, National Keynote Speaker & Founding Pastor, Thrive Church
- Brandon L. Wolfe, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Grand Ballroom
Breakout Session for Advisors: Introductions, Networking and Best Practices Exchange
(Advisors only)
Dale Williams, PhD, Founder Leadership for Queens and HBCU Kings & Queens Conference, former HBCU Queen
This session gives current and up-to-date information on the advising world. Advisors will have the opportunity to meet and dialogue with conference organizers to address concerns, current trends as well as tips to help one advise more effectively as an advisor.
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Acadia Suite
Breakout Session 2 for Queens: Queening with a Healing Heart
(Queens only)
Lecia Rives, ESQ. Comedienne. Motivational Speaker. Author
Why is it we only talk to leaders about leading without ever examining the heart or broken heart they bring to the leader position? Well, this interactive keynote presentation focuses on leaders and the heartbreaks they are seldom allowed to discuss. This presentation is filled with a gamut of emotions from start to finish. This is a must attend presentation for anyone who finds themselves at the top of their game but has never touched the bottom of their soul!
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Fleur De Lis
Breakout Session 2 for Kings: Black Male Empowerment Panel Cont.
(kings only)
7:00pm
Grand Ballroom
Fine Dining 101: Etiquette Dinner
(after five attire)
Ocielia Sprowl - Miss Black USA 2011, Pageant Coach & Owner, Slay Your Pageant
10:30pm
Grand Ballroom
YOU WIN! Royal Game Show (The Choice is Yours)
(open to all conference participants -please wear school shirt)
Lecia Rives, Esq. Comedienne. Motivational Speaker. Author
Saturday, July 22, 2023
7:45am
Meet in Hotel Lobby
Depart Hotel for Local HBCU
8:30am - 9:30am
TBA
Welcome/Breakfast
Official Greetings from University
9:45am - 11:00am
Breakout Session One
9:45am-11:00am
TBA
I. Secrets to Winning the National Crown
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 our time together, you will discover the secrets to nailing your national pageant in all phases of competition.
9:45am-11:00am
TBA
II. Fit for a Queen
Carrie Charlick, Founder of Essential Bodywear
Understand why the bra is the most important thing in your wardrobe “Change your bra, Change your life”
Avoid the three top mistakes people make when buying bras so you no longer want to rip it off at the end of the night
Understand the bra fit secrets you weren't taught growing up (but you need to know!)
Understand the why the bra is the most important thing in your wardrobe
Stop dreading bras and become a more empowered, confident, and supported person
Once you come to my workshop you'll never need to rely on luck to find a good bra fit again!
9:45am-11:00am
TBA
III. Planning the Perfect Coronation
Anthony M. Jones, Jr. founder of the Kings' Konnection and HBCU Kings and QueensConference
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.
9:45am-11:00am
TBA
IV. Lead with your V.O.I.C.E.: The Art of Public Speaking
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
Breeze through the toughest question-and-answer periods
Arts, Humanities and Social Science Bldg.—rm 110
9:45am-11:00am
TBA
V. Sis, Protect Your Heart! Who We Are Matters. Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI)
Zsanai Epps, Director of My Sister’s Keeper & Positive Period
Objectives for Breakout Session:
- Introduce the MSK Heart Health Program
- Discuss Black Women and Intersectionality, Lived Experience, and Chronic Stress
- Discuss ways to reduce stress
Since 1983, the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) has been the only national organization dedicated solely to improving the health and wellness of our nation’s 21 million Black women and girls – physically, emotionally and financially. My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) is a BWHI signature program created to empower young Black women ages 18-30 to be powerful advocates and leaders. www.bwhi.org/msk
9:45am-11:00am
TBA
VI. A Part of the Team: Royal Court Workshop (royal court members only)
Dolores Rivers (past class queen and 1st Attendant to Miss Southern University (Baton Rouge) and Kasseem Smith (former class king)
(Royal Court Members Only)
This session teaches royal court members not only to be team players but also how to make their position shine for their class or demographic. Team building exercises and royal scenarios, royal court members learn how to effectively lead and follow in group settings.
9:45am-11:00am
TBA
VII. From the Crown to Corporate: Communicating like Royalty
TBA
This session focuses on leveraging your leadership skills from the campus environment to the corporate environment. Learn to discuss how to communicate your accomplishments and influence others with class and professional precision.
9:45am-11:00am
TBA
VIII. Food for the Soul: Advisors have Feelings
(Advisors only)
Mary Terry Wiley, Playwright. Psychiatric Nurse, Motivational Speaker. Life Coach
This session gives advisors an introspective look at themselves to see if they are advising internally or externally. It allows advisors to holistically look at themselves and refresh for the upcoming year.
Breakout Session Two
11:15am-12:30pm
TBA
I. Is your Talent Competition Worthy?
Lecia Rives, ESQ, Comedienne, Motivational Speaker, Author
Our perception of ourselves is very complex. Ironically, much like we cannot see our own nose, we are often blinded to the things that we are best at. It can be really hard to identify our brightest talents and they are often in the places we least expect. There are many good reasons to want to explore your talents; however, in the position of king or queen you may have to display your talent in different arenas such as competition. How will you determine if your talent is competition worthy?
11:15pm - 12:30pm
TBA
II. Ethical Leadership
Anthony Jones, Founder of Kings’ Konnection and HBCU Kings and Queens Conference
An open and honest approach about ethical behavior and attitudes. This roundtable workshop teaches students how to deal with conflict resolution and how to lead effectively and honestly before their peers.
11:15am - 12:30pm
TBA
III. Get Elected: Platform and Campaign Development
Dr. Michael L. Rainey, Registration Coordinator for HBCU Kings & Queens Conference, former Advisor to Mister and Miss Virginia State University and The Royal Court and Student Government Association, and named the 2017 HBCU Kings & Queens Advisor of the Year.
Are you a current class king or queen? Perhaps you’re runner-up or attendant to the current king or queen? Maybe you’re a vice president, director, or some other position in SGA. 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.
11:15am - 12:30pm
TBA
IV. The Confident Closet
Jada Crisp, Businesswoman, Author, Former HBCU Queen
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 each occasion.
11:15am - 12:30pm
TBA
V. I Am KING!
I AM KING! Theo A. Chunn Jr. former Associate Director for Student Development & Engagement and advisor to Royal Court at Winston-Salem State University. Former HBCU King. Currently the CEO of TCJ Motivations, Inc. (Kings Only)
(Kings Only)
Of all the challenges in our world today the keen development of a King should be distinctive. This reign will ultimately activate this intrinsic nature and will expound upon your definitive greatness. This vital process of motivation and empowerment will transform our Kings who are called to this unique leadership position. “I am King!” will initiate an awakening of greatness. Participants will have a transformative encounter where we will examine the past, evaluate the present, and conquer the future. Lessons of building a posture of excellence in the face of adversity and the pursuit of building your personal Kingdom are the root of this encounter. “I am King!” will enable your call to evolve into a ROAR which will be showcased in each king's presentation, style, demeanor, and overall unique look.
11:15am - 12:30pm
TBA
VI. Who are you? Finding the Leader Within
Ernest Robinson, Motivation Speaker, Be E.R.N.E.S.T., President www.b-ernest.org
Leadership development has been continually recognized by organizations as a competence and a mind-set that is worthy of substantial time and resources. Although various approaches have stressed the development of skills or behaviors, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the development of attitudes and belief systems is also relevant. To increase knowledge in this area this session will explore various leadership styles through media and interactive activities. Participants will discuss their perception of leadership (or lack of) and how it looks in their respective field. The session participants will be able to identify how to become a leader and develop strategies to enhance our young leaders.
11:15am - 12:30pm
TBA
VII. Networking in a Social Media era for Student Leaders
TBA
This session will take student leaders through an engaging networking workshop related to branding yourself professionally through social media and marketing your campus events through key Digital Marketing tactics
11:15am - 12:30pm
TBA
VIII. Food for the Soul: Advisors have Feelings
(Advisors only)
Mary Terry Wiley, Playwright. Psychiatric Nurse, Motivational Speaker. Life Coach
This session gives advisors an introspective look at themselves to see if they are advising internally or externally. It allows advisors to holistically look at themselves and refresh for the upcoming year.
12:30pm - 1:45pm
TBA
Lunch: Keynote Speaker:
TBA
Breakout Three
2:00pm - 3:15pm
TBA
I. Miss National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Informational
Joy Watson, Miss NBCA Hall of Fame and Dale Williams, PhD, Founder Leadership for Queens/Former HBCU Queen
This session will cover competition details as well as the personal advice and experience from organizers and participants.
Joy Watson, Former Miss Virginia State University and the reigning Miss National Black College Alumni (NBCA) Hall of Fame 2022-2023
2:00pm - 3:15pm
TBA
II. Mister HBCU Informational
Mister HBCU Informational -Dr. Jerome Offord, Jr., Director of Mister HBCU and Mister HBCU
This session will cover competition details as well as the personal advice and experience from organizers and participants.
2:00pm - 3:15pm
TBA
III. The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Kings Edition
HBCU Kings share their experiences and lessons learned as an HBCU Kings, also detailed in a book dedicated to capture their experiences.
2:00pm - 3:15pm
TBA
IV. Welcome 2 The Jungle Training Program TM
Ernest Robinson, Be- E.R.N.E.S.T | President
Leadership and communication development program LEADERSHIP AND INTENSE TEAM BUILDING TRAINING
Advisors and student leaders know that an organization is only as good as the organization operates and communicates, this becomes more complicated than simply "electing the best people". Leaders that are placed on teams, and how those teams interact and perform makes a world of difference on each individual's impact. The best teams are balanced, emphatic towards one another, accountable, and open.
Presentation Resources: The session utilizes visual display media (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint). Level of Interactivity (from 1 to 5 being very interactive): 5 Learning Outcomes. After attending this session participants should be able to: Identify your natural tendencies and the tendencies you adapt to under stress, Learn exactly how to communicate with your team without assuming or guessing, recognize the different personalities on your team and how to better work with them and discover your natural leadership style and the tendencies that can hold you back from more effective leadership. Stressed out? Too tired to make it to that next meeting? Is it the same small group of people doing all the work? Well this powerful session is for you! It is time for you to break this vicious cycle with the cure for the curse! This high-energy exchange is a unique blend of energy and time management, personal and professional prioritizing, leadership delegation/training, as well as best methods and strategies. These elements are necessary, because leaders often spend all their time advancing organizations without pouring into themselves. It is critical for both new and seasoned leaders to start by minimizing obligations and maximizing performance.
2:00pm - 3:15pm
TBA
V. My Sister’s Keeper: Using Your Platform to Elevate the Conversation and Advocate for Issues that Impact the Health and Wellness of College Women
Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) -Zsanai Epps, Director of My Sister’s Keeper & Positive Period
Objectives for Breakout Session:
1. Discuss the state of Black women’s health
2. Describe the My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) program and its importance on HBCU campuses
3. Discuss program offerings and how to get involved
Since 1983, the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) has been the only national organization dedicated solely to improving the health and wellness of our nation’s 21 million Black women and girls – physically, emotionally and financially. My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) is a BWHI signature program created to empower young Black women ages 18-30 to be powerful advocates and leaders. www.bwhi.org/msk
2:00pm - 3:15pm
TBA
VI. I am a New Advisor...Now What?
Dr. Michael L. Rainey, Registration Coordinator for HBCU Kings & Queens Conference, former Advisor to Mister and Miss Virginia State University and The Royal Court and Student Government Association, and named the 2017 HBCU Kings & Queens Advisor of the Year.
(All advisors welcome, geared toward new advisors)
Advising the King and Queen can be a little different from advising other student groups. This session will give important information and resources to new advisors
2:00pm - 3:15pm
TBA
VII. Crown to Career: How to Successfully Break Into the Corporate World
TBA
This session will provide an introduction to Blk Resumes and its services, as well as cover best practices for building resumes and preparing for interviews.
2:00pm - 3:15pm
TBA
VIII. Advisor Roundtable: The Pro’s and Cons of Advising Students in a Social Media World
TBA
3:30pm
Group Photo
9:00pm - 1:00am
Grand Ballroom
Royal Academy Awards/ Masquerade Ball
(After 5 attire required)
Please wear mask
Sunday, July 23, 2023
7:30am - 8:45am
Evangeline Suite & Foyer
9:00am - 11:00am
Grand Ballroom
Farewell Breakfast
