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“A Necessary Journey to Freedom: A Time to Reflect, Restore and Rejoice” 

Where: Eaton Hotel in Washington, DC and live streamed

When: June 17, 2022 at 11:30am EST

Named after Dr. Ella F. Washington's first solo publication by Harvard Business Review Press, "The Necessary Journey: Making Real Progress on Equity" ; this signature charity event will highlight the history of Juneteenth and its impact on Black Americans. The celebratory luncheon will feature remarks from our dynamic keynote speaker, Michelle Ghee; CEO of the iconic black media brands: EBONY and Jet, and the latest data on African Americans in the US provided by the Gallup Center on Black Voices. We will also discuss the challenges, triumphs, and opportunities in an ever-changing DEI landscape. There will also be live music from local group: Future Band DC.

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Juneteenth Celebration 2021

Last year we were honored to have been able to host a dynamic event with an amazing panel of experts. While we had to remain virtual in 2021, this year's hybrid approach presents a wonderful opportunity to connect and learn together both in person and online. 

Raising $5000 in our inaugural year, we hope to grow our charity to our local and national community. This year, Ellavate plans to donate to G.O.O.D Projects, a local charity in Washington, D.C. and to the "Elevating Excellence in DEI Endowed Scholarship" at Spelman College.