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WE EMPOWER WOMEN ANNUAL GOLF CLINIC
Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, laughter, and a swing towards self-confidence. This unique event is a chance for our members to step onto the golf course, learn the ropes, and discover the empowering parallels between golf and life. Our seasoned instructors are ready to guide WEW members of all skill levels.
Past Events: Executive Women of Color Winter Brunch
About We Empower Women Executive Women of Color Brunch
The highly anticipated Executive Women of Color Winter Brunch is a members only exclusive gathering that extends a complimentary invitation to accomplished C-suite women across diverse professions.
Embracing women of various ages, ethnic backgrounds, industries, and career trajectories, the event creates an authentic atmosphere where every woman feels represented and honored.
The event opening speaker is the Honorable Angela Alsobrooks with a riveting keynote speech from Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings. The event had the highly anticipated panel with Adrienne 'Gammy' Banfield Norris, esteemed TV Anchor Shawn Yancy, and We Empower Women founder and CEO LaTara Harris. Read more about our speakers and presenters! View full event photo gallery here and stay tuned for the video of the highly anticipated panel discussion.
The event took place on January 13, 2024 in the observation gallery at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Thank you to our speakers, honorees, members, staff and the host committee for making this another unforgettable We Empower Women event!
Stay tuned for the video release of the panel discussion on our website.
Event Title Sponsor
special CELEBRITY PANELIST ADRIENNE BANFIELD NORRIS
Honorable Angela Alsobrooks
Opening Speaker
Angela Alsobrooks, a lifelong Prince Georgian, made history in 2018 as the 8th County Executive for Prince George’s County and the first woman in the position. Committed to education, safe communities, and economic growth, her administration increased education funding, created the Office of Veterans Affairs, and maintained the County's Triple-A bond rating.
Facing the COVID-19 pandemic in her second year, Angela prioritized residents' well-being, distributing millions in grants, launching assistance programs, and providing over 1.2 million vaccines. Despite challenges, she secured a record $1.6 billion in State aid, initiated police reform, and allocated funds for a behavioral health facility.
A Duke University B.A. in Public Policy and University of Maryland School of Law J.D. graduate, Angela started as a Prince George’s County Assistant State’s Attorney in 1997. In 2010, she became the County’s youngest and first female State’s Attorney, focusing on public safety and achieving higher prosecution rates.
Adrienne 'Gammy' Banfield Norris
Celebrity Guest and Featured Panelist
Born and raised in Baltimore, Adrienne Banfield Norris graduated Magna Cum Laude from Coppin State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Following a successful career in women's health, she can currently be seen hosting the Emmy award-winning show Red Table Talk on Facebook Watch alongside her daughter, Jada, and granddaughter, Willow.
She continues to dive into different conversations on her weekly podcast Positively Gam where she talks with a variety of guests about lifestyle topics, social justice, and aging. She has more than 560k followers on Instagram. Notably, Banfield Norris was recognized in Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People of 2021.
Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Founder, President, and CEO of Global Policy Solutions, is a distinguished nonresident senior fellow at Brookings Metro. A leading expert in wealth, health, and education equity, Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings is also the author of the upcoming book "RAGEISM: Racism, Ageism, and the Quest for Liberation Policy" (Routledge).
As a prominent guest on major television and radio news outlets, including CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and NPR, she has shared her insights on aging, Social Security, the social determinants of health, and racial wealth and achievement gaps. Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings has a rich background, having served in key roles such as Vice President for Programs and Research at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and as Chief of Staff for former Congressman Charles Rangel.
With a Ph.D. and M.A. in political science and a B.A. in political science and mass communication, Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings has been recognized for her outstanding contributions. She has chaired boards, served on numerous organizational boards, and received prestigious honors such as the Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellow and the Woodrow Wilson Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow.
Shawn Yancy
Featured Panelist
With over 25 years of experience as an Emmy award-winning television news journalist, Shawn Yancy stands as a seasoned professional in news gathering, writing, reporting, anchoring, hosting, public speaking, and public relations. Renowned for effective communications, she has demonstrated a proven track record in delivering strategic, creative results, including impactful branding and targeted marketing to specific audiences.
In both corporate and non-profit settings, Shawn Yancy showcases strong leadership skills, acting as a collaborator and adept relationship builder with the community, executives, and business partners across all levels. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is also the dedicated non-profit founder of Girls' Night Out and a skilled professional artist. As an event speaker, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to engage and inspire audiences.
LaTara Harris
We Empower Women CEO, Featured Panelist
LaTara Harris, a change catalyst with nearly 30 years of corporate and nonprofit experience, currently serves as the CEO & President of Crittenton Services of Greater Washington. With a celebrated tenure at AT&T, where she was the Director of External and Legislative Affairs, Harris demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She holds an undergraduate degree from Bowie State University and an MBA from the University of Maryland. During her time at AT&T, Harris launched initiatives such as AT&T Scholarships with HBCUs and Tech Centers nationwide, providing numerous internship and mentorship opportunities for youth.
A dedicated advocate for women in business, Harris founded We Empower Women Inc., a global organization empowering women to reach their full potential. Recognized as Maryland’s Top 100 Women in 2015, Harris is also a co-founder of Youth Leaders in Training, focusing on leadership development and volunteerism.
January 2024 Executive Women of Color Brunch
The highly anticipated Executive Women of Color Winter Brunch is just around the corner, with less than 50 days to go! This exclusive gathering extends a complimentary invitation to accomplished C-suite women across diverse professions at no cost.
Embracing women of various ages, ethnic backgrounds, industries, and career trajectories, the event creates an authentic atmosphere where every woman feels represented and honored. The event will take place on January 13, 2024 at the illustrious BWI International Airport.
Our opening speaker will be the Honorable Angela Alsobrooks with a riveting keynote speech from Dr. Maya Rockeymoore. The highly anticipated event will have a deep dive panel with Adrienne 'Gammy' Banfield Norris, esteemed TV Anchor Shawn Yancy, and We Empower Women founder and CEO LaTara Harris.
Featured Panelists: Latara Harris, Shelena hollinger, denise penny & marche' taylor
