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COMMENTARY: 5 most anticipated moments of the 2019 ‘Black Enterprise’ Women of Power Summit

ROLLINGOUT.COM — Women of Power Summit is one of the top business events in America.

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7 years ago

February 27, 2019

By A.R. Shaw

Black Enterprise‘s Women of Power Summit is one of the top business events in America. This year’s conference, sponsored by Macy’s, AT&T, Pepsico, Toyota, Walmart, Pfizer and Dell, will feature some of the top business, political and cultural minds in the nation.

Here are the five most intriguing events and speakers planned at Black Enterprise‘s 2019 Women of Power Summit.

14th annual Legacy Awards Gala

The annual gala serves as a celebration of women who are trailblazers in their respective fields. This year, Dallas Mavs’ CEO Cynthia Marshall, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker, and the great singer-songwriter Chaka Khan will be featured as keynote speakers.

Conversations that Count with Cynthia Marshall: How to Enter from the Center

Caroline Clarke of Black Enterprise will sit down with Marshall and Michelle Gadsden-Williams, managing director of North America inclusion and diversity at Accenture, to discuss how to lead a top-tier organization.

Conversations that Count with Kamala Harris: Owning Her Moment

Presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) will sit down with journalist and attorney Star Jones for an intimate conversation about the value of owning the moment.

Conversations that Count – Power Presence, Born to Win: Profiles in Courage from the Campaign Trail

Clarke will moderate a discussion with former Georgia Rep. and gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who recently founded Fair Fight, an organization that seeks to advocate for free and fair elections, and Danny Best, senior director of global diversity and inclusion at Dell.

Conversations that Count: Valerie Jarrett on Finding Her Voice

Political commentator Symone D. Sanders will moderate a discussion featuring former senior adviser to former President Barack Obama Valerie Jarrett and Salene Hitchcock-Gear, president of Prudential Individual Life Insurance.

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

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Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.