Civil Rights Icon Dick Gregory & Reality TV Star Omarosa Manigault Receive 'Love Leadeship' Award

Sept. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- At the peak of activities for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference, Trice Edney Communications, LLC, owner of Trice Edney News Wire rounds out what will be a spectacular week with a panel styled forum and dynamic awards reception. TEC’s “Black Wealth: How to get it, How to use it and How to keep it” forum will host some of America’s most successful and powerful entrepreneurs, business professionals and economic experts, teaching how African-Americans – at the top of unemployment stats - can acquire, maintain and secure wealth in the current economy. The panel is followed by a “Green Carpet” Influencer Reception and professional mixer allowing panelists, attendees, and other guests an environment to interact.

When and Where: The “Black Wealth: How to get it, How to use it and How to keep it!” forum is Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Walter E. Washington, D.C. Convention Center (801 Mount Vernon Place, NW) beginning at 1 p.m. in Room 207-A. “The Influencer Reception: A Green Carpet Event” will follow in the same location at 6pm.

Who, What and Why:  Trice Edney Communications, LLC presents “Black Wealth: How to get it, How to use it and How to keep it!,” two panels, 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.

First Panel – 1-3 p.m. - Moderated by Derrick Dingle, editor-in-chief of Black Enterprise Magazine: The People’s Economic Movement: ‘Black Bankers Talk About “Money, Power and Respect”: Doyle Mitchell, president, Industrial Bank, Washington, D.C.; Darius Davis, executive vice president/COO, Harbor Bank of Maryland; Kim D. Saunders, president/CEO, M&F Bank, Durham, N.C.;  Rev. Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr., Author, Breaking Free From Financial Slavery; Pastor, First Baptist Church, Somerset, N.J.; Warren Ballentine, Radio Talk Show Host; Founder, the People's Economic Movement

Second Panel – 3-5 p.m. Moderated by Warren Ballentine, Nationally syndicated radio host, bankruptcy Attorney and founder of the “People’s Economic Movement”: Inside the Money Pit: Ecomic Stars Share Secrets to Financial Success: Michelle Singletary, Author and nationally syndicated columnist, The Washington Post; Marc Morial, President/CEO, National Urban League; Julianne Malveaux, economist, author, president, Bennett College for Women; Omarosa Manigault, Reality TV Star and business woman; John Hope Bryant: President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability, Founder, Operation Hope, author, Love Leadership; and Harrine Freeman, HE Freeman & Enterprises.

"The Influencer Reception: A Green Carpet Event" - 6-9 p.m. Hosted by Mr. John Hope Bryant, author, Love Leadership, which he will sign during the event: Attendees will enjoy refreshments and cocktails while engaging with panelists. Mr. Bryant will present “Love Leadership Award” to Civil Rights Icon Dick Gregory and Reality Star and philanthropist Omarosa Manigault for their leadership in “doing well” for self and family while “doing good” for others – a concept described in Mr. Hope’s book.

Chasity Saunders of Avenue Pink will host and provide the event’s main media coverage on the “green carpet.”

*The media are encouraged to cover this event. For the latest information and press and sponsorship opportunities please contact Christina Alexander at christina@amplifyimc.com or Trystin Francis at Trystin@TrystinKierCompany.com.

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