Men of Color National Summit

Men of Color National Summit

Men of Color National Summit

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Men of Color National Summit

April 12, 2018 @ 7:30 am - April 13, 2018 @ 3:00 pm

Closing the Achievement Gap for African-American and Hispanic Males
Presented by Clemson University’s Office of Inclusion and Equity

Our Mission

The mission of the Clemson University Men of Color National Summit is to close the achievement gap for African-American and Hispanic males, from cradle to career. Bringing together approximately 2,000 high school and college students, business professionals, educators, government officials and community leaders from around the country, the summit will emphasize the importance of education, best practices and choices to increase high school and college graduation rates. The national conference will lead to awareness of the changing U.S. demographics by enhancing the experience of men of color through involvement and engagement, preparing them for a global mindset.
Summit Themes

  • Career and professional development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Masculinity/personal identity
  • Retention rates, graduation and student achievement
  • Social/community engagement

Details

Start:
April 12, 2018 @ 7:30 am
End:
April 13, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
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Venue

TD Convention Center
1 Exposition Drive
Greenville, SC 29607 United States
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Organizer

Clemson University
Phone:
864-656-3311
Email:
menofcolorsummit (at) clemson.edu
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