Workshop Session 2: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

2Fs and a C: What's your grade at Life University?

Bonnie J. Weston

Failing, Finding, and capturing your vision... using a simple business plan. This presentation will teach the audience to think of plannig life after college as creating their own business. Audience members will create a "business" plan to map out a successul journey to their goals and raise the "grades" in their lives. Developing, growing and leading a business to success begins with a strong strong foundation- the same is required for for life.

Vote or Die: The Power of the Black Vote

Stephen J. Smith et al.

The progress of Blacks in America can, in many ways, be attributed to the advancements made by gaining the right to participate in the political process. From establishing equal opportunities in housing to leveling the playing field in the workplace, the quality of life we as African-Americans enjoy today would not be possible if those before us did not fight for the right to vote. However, today’s Black America exhibits great apathy when it comes to voting on all levels. Most, when asked about their political views and/or affiliation, cannot clearly articulate the differences between Conservative and Liberal, Democrat or Republican. This session will answer key questions to solve Black America’s voting problem.

#Trending Now: Why black folk need to be in psychotherapy

Samantha Lynn Gray

Despite evidence that mental health problems (ranging from very mild to severe) affect all people, the rates of minorities engaged in personal psychotherapy have remained low throughout the past few decades. Historically, minorities have tended to devalue the importance of mental health, and stigmatize therapeutic interventions. This session will focus on why we need to shed the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and detail where we’ve been, where we are, and where we need to head in term of opening ourselves to self-exploration within the realm of psychotherapy. Also learn about how our physical health is intertwined with our mental health; thus, we cannot be holistically healthy without caring for both. If you’re human, you need to sit in on this session!

Law Enforcement & Race Relations

Leshuan D Oliver et al.

"Know your rights"- this presentation explores the subject of Modern Law Enforcement and Race Relations. This interactive program facilitates the opportunity to take a historical overview of the Police and the community’s relationship, discuss current perceptions, expectations, and your rights with local Law Enforcement Officials.

Black Empowerment through Understanding Black History

Cynthia Fleming

This workshop will explore the questions of what African-American History is and under what circumstances it was introduced to the University of Tennessee's curriculum during the Black Power Era (1969). What is its signifigance to today's African-American students?