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VP Kamala Harris Coming to Atlanta for Black Men of America Conference and More

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 Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to Atlanta, GA twice in the next 7 days. First, for the 38th annual conference for 100 Black Men of America and last, to join rapper Quavo at the 1st annual Rocket Foundation Summit that takes place on June 18th, Takeoff's Birthday.

The conference, which will be hosted by the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is "four intensive days of transformative experience with like-minded individuals and dynamic leaders." -read more

There is an extensive list of judges, panelists, facilitators, moderators, and emcees, as well as entertainers. 

Notable names in entertainment include:

  • Angie Stone
  • DJ Mars
  • Ms. Tiffany Haddish
  • Ryan Cameron


38th Annual Conference Registration Pricing here.


Kamala to Meet Quavo in Atlanta



Kamala's second stop will be at the Rocket Foundation Summit. The foundation was founded by Quavo in 2022 with the goal to honor the life and legacy of Takeoff and put an end to gun violence in America. According to the organizations website, they "uplift and invest in interventions that effectively reduce community violence so communities can thrive." The Rocket Foundation champions a program that offers micro grants to organizations focused on advocacy, research, and/or delivery services. The winner(s) for this grant will be announced on the day that Kamala Harris is expected to attend. 




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