Anglea & Vanessa Simmons to Accept Leadership Award During Congressional Black Caucus

Sept. 8, 2011 - PRLog -- As the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference festivities conclude, Trice Edney News Wire rounds out what will be a spectacular week of activity with a panel styled forum. The event’s panel boasts a group of America’s most successful and powerful entrepreneurs, business professionals and economic experts, discussing how minorities can acquire, maintain and secure wealth in this current economy. The panel is followed by a reward reception party honoring Angela and Vanessa Simmons and allows panelists and attendees a social yet professional environment to interact.

Who, What and Why:  Trice Edney News Wire  presents “Black Wealth: How to get it, How to use it and How to keep it!,” a panel styled forum, spotlighting financial literacy, personal fiscal management, entrepreneurship and the power of business ownership in Black America amidst an economic crisis that has disproportionately impacted African-Americans. The event’s confirmed panelists are: Michelle Singletary, Author and nationally syndicated columnist for The Washington Post; Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League; Julianne Malveaux, Economist, Author and President of Bennett College for Women; Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, Reality TV Star and Business Woman; John Hope Bryant, Serves U.S. President Barack Obama on the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability; Harrine Freeman, of HE Freeman & Enterprises; Warren Ballentine, Nationally syndicated Radio Host and Bankruptcy Attorney; and representatives from The Black Bankers Association. This event bridges the realms of political, profit & non-profit and social sectors; with attendees ranging from college students, to upwardly mobile, mid and top level professionals; providing a platform that encourages empowerment at any stage.

The reward reception party "The Influencer Reception: A Green Carpet Event " begins at 6pm. This event is co-hosted by Washington, DC native and national recording artist Raheem DeVaughn.  Attendees will enjoy refreshments and signature cocktails while engaging with the panelists. The reception will also honor Angela and Vanessa Simmons, by awarding them the “Love Leadership” award for their significant accomplishments and philanthropic endeavors. Chasity Saunders, of Avenue Pink, will host and provide the event’s main media coverage on the “green carpet.”

When and Where: The “Black Wealth: How to get it, How to use it and How to keep it!” panel is Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Room 207-A, Washington, DC 20001) at 12:15pm. The “The Influencer Reception: A Green Carpet Event” reception follows in the same location at 6pm.

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