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Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators

Education Foundation 2025 Legislative Summit

Schedule

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2015

Location: Lanky Great Hall, Scarritt-Bennett Center. Nashville, Tennessee

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

Speakers: TBCSL Foundation Chairperson, Chairman Jesse Chism

Morning Programming

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Education Panel

Theme: “Expanding Black Representation in Teaching & Funding Access”

Objective:

Explore strategies to increase the number of Black educators and expand funding access for minority students in Tennessee.

TBCSL Moderators: Rep. Parkinson

Panelists: Dr. Christine Buggs, Dr. Alisha Searcy, Jaylon Herbin, Dr. Rod Richman

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Networking Break

Location: Main Lobby / Refreshment Area

10:30 AM – 11:35 AM | Economic & Community Development (ECD) Panel

Theme: “Advancing Black Business Wealth & Community Investment (Black Rural Areas)”

Objective:

Highlight economic strategies to strengthen Black entrepreneurship, rural investment, and equitable community development.

TBCSL Moderators: Leader Camper, Rep. Hakeem

Panelists: Keith Foster, Keary Foster, Kimberly Black, Earnest Strickland, Pastor John Heath

Midday Programming

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Keynote Luncheon

Location: Dining Ballroom

Introduction: TBCSL Member/ TBCSL Foundation Member

Keynote Speaker: Michael Eric Dyson

Afternoon Programming

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Healthcare / Mental Health Panel

Theme: “Closing Gaps in Black Health Equity & Wellness”

Objective:

Discuss Black health disparities, minority healthcare access, mental health reform, and the importance of culturally responsive care.

TBCSL Moderators: Sen. Lamar, Rep. McKenzie

Panelists: Mia McNeal, Cherisse Scott, Dr. Michelle Steele, Dr. Pinnock, M.D.

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Break

2:15 PM – 3:20 PM | Criminal Justice Reform & Civil Rights Education Panel

Theme: “Strengthening Justice Reform & Civil Rights Knowledge”

Objective:

Explore reform efforts in youth justice, policing, reentry, and civil rights education, emphasizing equitable solutions for Black Tennesseans.

TBCSL Moderators: Rep. Hardaway, Rep. Glynn

Confirmed Panelists: Keeda Haynes, Chicoya Gallman,

3:20 PM – 3:30 PM | Transition Break

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Wrap-Up Panel: “The State of Black Tennessee and Black America”

Objective:

Summarize insights from the day’s panels and connect local legislative priorities to national movements for equity and progress.

TBCSL/ NBCSL Panelists: TN State Rep. Jesse Chism – State of the State of Black Tennessee and
TN State Senator Raumesh Akbari

4:00 PM | Summit Adjourns

Participants are encouraged to submit their legislative ideas collected during the Bill Workshops to their respective legislators or via the legislative office emails and staff present.

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If TBLR cancels the Summit, registration fees will be refunded in full, less any non-refundable fees for credit card payments. Modification of events will not be cause for refunds.

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