TSU to Host "Building Opportunities for Business in Africa" Panel Discussions
|
Posted By: Kennedy Williams on January 25, 2021 HOUSTON, TX –January 25, 2021 – Texas Southern University’s Office of the Provost, in partnership with the Office of External Affairs and KTSU 90.9FM, will host “Building Opportunities for Business in Africa,” from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CST on Tuesday, January 26. This virtual event is a part of the Conversation Series celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day and honoring Black History Month. "I am excited to have our office host an event that brings together experts to discuss how we can provide our community and those interested in business advancement with the knowledge to do so," said TSU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Research Dr. Kendall Harris. "This conversation is a part of our series that honors Black History Month and monumental figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who made an international impact through representation, identity, and diversity." The following individuals will participate in the panel discussions: Panel 1 Discussion – 10: 15 a.m. – 11: 45 a.m. CST Moderator: Gregory Maddox, dean of the Graduate School, Texas Southern University Panelists: Lennard Tenende, formerly of KBR Edward Wycliff, founder, Bow Shoeshoe, Mountain Kingdom Clothing Shannette Prince, founder, Africa on my Back Emeka Duruigbo, professor, Thurgood Marshall School of Law Panel 2 Discussion – Noon – 1:30 p.m.CST Moderator: George Kieh, dean of the Barbara Jordan Mickey-Leland School of Public Affairs, Texas Southern University Panelists: Dr. Denise Adjei, president of Protocol International Bill C. Littlejohn, retired judge, founder of Sustainable Agricultural Innovation for Liberia (SAIL) Val Thompson, chief executive officer of the Houston International Trade Development Council Ronald Kirk, former U.S. Trade Ambassador senior counsel, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Click here to register for the event. For more information about the Division of Academic Affairs and Research, visit www.tsu.edu. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest News
Popular News
 |
North Carolina HBCU Unity DayShaw University - Elizabeth City State University - Johnson C. Smith University - Fayetteville State University - Livingstone College - North Carolina A&T State University - North Carolina Central Uni ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 104,241 Views • August 8th, 2016 |
