August 29, 2019 

LAWT News Service 

 

102.3 Radio-Free KJLH is set to present the 3rd Annual Men’s Empowerment Summit on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 on the beautiful campus of California State University Dominguez Hills from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. With the goal of inspiring and empowering men of color from Southern California’s diverse communities. KJLH will leverage its heritage of community service in partnership with Senator Steven Bradford to provide a platform where men can engage in frank discussions, garner information and come away inspired.

 

We begin the day with a prayer from Bishop Jawane Hilton (Carson Mayor Pro-Tem), Welcome from our Partner Senator Steve Bradford and our Host Dr. Thomas Parham, President of California State University Dominguez Hills.

 

Immediately following the sessions will begin covering a variety of topics of interest to men of all ages. Such as Entrepreneurship: “Be Your Own Boss,” “Building Generational Wealth” to Mentoring: “Each One Teach One.” We will address issues of Mental Health within our community, Relationships: “Keeping it Real & Raw,” and “ManUp:” Father’s Rights. Of note, is the program for Veterans and Member Services presented by Metro and the Red Cross. We delve into Black Excellence; “Breaking Generational Barriers with Technology” to the role of religion, being inspired with “Spread The Word” On site.

 

As the presidential election looms large a special panel has been added this year: 2020 Stay Woke: From Civic Engagement to Empowerment. Featuring guest panelist: LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas, LA City Council President Herb Wesson, Senator Steven Bradford and an invitation has been extended to Congressional Black Caucus Chair, Congresswoman Karen Bass.

 

The Police Reform: Our Lives Do Matter will feature a panel of legal experts alongside law enforcement, political, and community advocacy experts that will address and discuss pertinent issues such as sentencing disparities, police violence against young males, crime and recidivism within our community, and much more.

 

Page 2 102.3 Radio-Free KJLH plans FREE Empowerment Summit: Featuring a lineup of powerful speakers and valuable resources for Men of all ages within our community.

 

In addition to the panel discussions, there will be free health screenings courtesy of Aids Health Care Foundation and Watts Health Care. A job fair presented by South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Centers and a very special session known as Legends of the Game, moderated by sports casting legend Jim Hill. This session presents a panel of some of LA’s top sports legends in a discussion of inspiration and encouragement. Men in attendance will walk away motivated, ready to do their best in their various fields. There will be a live broadcast with Guy Black.

 

Come early for a free breakfast to get you physically set for your mental workout.

 

For information on the KJLH Men’s Empowerment summit tune into 102.3 FM or go to our website and click through to www.kjlhradio.com or call the office of KJLH at 310-330-2200.

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