Monday Motivations and KAIROS Conversations

[View this email in your browser]( Monday Motivation from Michael Thank You! For believing in us to support KAIROS at Concordia Summit, Africa-America Institute, Congressional Hispanic Caucus & Congressional Black Caucus. Truly indebted to you. This week, we keep the energy going in Baton Rouge at the Louisiana Housing Conference and then up to Evanston for the Land Use Commission to share our support to build a new Ryan Field: [ryanfield60208.com](. Join us, it's our KAIROS! Louisiana Housing Conference September 24–26 Michael Blake is speaking at the Louisiana Housing Conference this week. [Louisiana Housing Conference Website]( Weekly KAIROS Conversation with: Samantha Tweedy Samantha Tweedy is an accomplished executive, fundraiser, strategist, and Yale Law-trained attorney who has spent two decades working to increase economic mobility and opportunity for Black people. Prior to being named the first-ever Chief Executive Officer of BEA, Samantha served as the inaugural President of the Black Economic Alliance Foundation – leading the organization’s efforts to produce cutting-edge research, practical solutions, and programming to create better access to good paying jobs, livable wages, and wealth creation for Black people. Previously, Samantha was the first Chief Partnerships and Impact Officer at the Robin Hood Foundation, one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty organizations. She developed and directed the Power Fund to invest in nonprofit leaders of color and the High-Quality Schools Fund to support innovative school models for New York City’s most under-resourced communities. She was instrumental in creating the NinetyToZero partnership among America’s leading companies and organizations to combat the racial wealth gap through increased investment in Black talent and Black businesses. Where Leaders Learn & Leaders don't have to Lead. See you Wednesday! Wednesday, September 27 · 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST Video call link: [( Or dial: ‪(US) +1 651-571-1259‬ PIN: ‪460 226 103‬# More phone numbers: [ [Join our KAIROS Community]( [Our KAIROS Website]( Join us at the City of Evanston Land Use Committee Meeting to show your support for a New Ryan Field at Northwestern University. The Future of Evanston lies with our youth, our families and our students. The path that is set now will impact them for years to come. Do you agree that all students deserve a reason to stay, grow and be a part of the legacy of Evanston? If so, share why during our community rally at 5pm on September 27, at Double Clutch Brewing Company. Following the rally, the Land Use Commission will offer one last chance for our families to show their support for the new Ryan Field. Want to help, but can’t attend the meeting? Email the Land Use Commission: Publiccomment@cityofevanston.org Follow and Share on Social Media: [( [( [RSVP TO LAND USE RALLY + LAND USE COMMISSION MEETING]( Smart City Expo New York City | October 4-5 Smart City Expo USA is a conference and expo focused on building smart, equitable, and sustainable 21st century cities for ALL. We are the only U.S. edition of Fira Barcelona’s Smart City Expo World Congress, the world’s leading conference and expo on smart cities and smart urban solutions. Prepare to be in the room with top-level executives, high-level government representatives, entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, thought leaders, and more at Smart City Expo USA on October 4-5 in NYC. Themed the FUTURE IS HERE, this year’s Expo addresses the urgent topics of cybersecurity, the impact of AI, public safety, healthcare, future of work, food deserts, clean air and water, mobility, climate change, and a clean energy future NOW. Engage with government officials deploying billions of dollars in federal funds towards next-gen infrastructure, blockchain, AI, big data, cybersecurity, and equity. Don't miss out on this influential event where ideas turn into action. Join us October 4-5 and secure your tickets now! DISCOUNT CODE: ATLASGUEST [SMARTCITY EXPO TICKETS]( Save the Dates: KAIROS @ Somos November 8-12, 2023 San Juan, Puerto Rico [Website icon]( [Instagram icon]( [LinkedIn icon]( [YouTube icon]( [Facebook icon]( Copyright (C) 2023 Atlas Strategy Group. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Atlas Strategy Group 837 Washington Ave Bronx, NY 10451-4842 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( [Logo]