Richard D. Parsons named one of The Most Important Blacks in Technology by USBE & IT magazine will serve as the main speaker of the National Urban League's 2006 annual conference. Parsons, chairman and CEO of Time Warner Inc. will address the 4th plenary session at Urban League’s 96th annual conference at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, July 26-29. This year's theme is "Building Economic Power for Black America"
"We are honored to have such an influential and successful businessman to grace our conference," said National Urban League President & CEO Marc H. Morial. "Dick Parsons is the picture of self-empowerment. He gives African Americans young and old inspiration to push the envelope and achieve their dreams."
From Thursday July 27 through Saturday July 29, the Urban League’s 2006 Conference will feature free workshops to deepen understanding of current issues in employment, home ownership, health, and technology.
The mission of the National Urban League is to help African Americans achieve social and economic equality and to attain economic self-sufficiency through education and job training programs. For more than 80 years, the Urban League has administered programs to equip at-risk students with the skills and preparation to gain a college education, as well as programs to empower adults with the skills to compete in the job market.
The Most Important African-Americans in Technology selected by USBE&IT make up a diverse group whose executive reach spreads across American enterprises. Organizations they lead represent public communications, media and industrial enterprises, critically important educational resources, and cutting-edge research.
