Join us at SCE’s Black History Month Event!

This Friday, February 18th, join us for Southern California Edison’s Black History Month event from 9:30 AM- 11:30 AM. See the breakdown below from SCE!

“SCE will celebrate the organizations and companies who advance the efforts and contributions of the African American communities. Join community and civic leaders, business owners, cultural icons, and SCE leadership for an event that includes community organization exhibitors, entertainment, energy education, and celebration of the Edison Scholars program. In addition, SCE will present awards to organizations in the categories of Community Partnership, Diversity, and Clean Energy Champion.”

Register by TOMORROW, February 17th!

Please see the breakdown of the agenda below and with speaker bios here:

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

  • Entertainment and Cooking Demonstrations

  • Pre-Event Host – Seyi Famuyiwa, Lifestyle Blogger and Influencer, The Daily Seyi

  • Special Guests – Rhonda Dennis and D'Andre Jones, R&R Breakfast Spot

  • Special Guests – Homer Castille, Sr., Homer Castille Jr., Michele Castille, Tracy Porché, and Camryn Castille, The Original 5Cs

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speakers and Awards Presentations, including:

  • Emcee – Kevin Nash, On Air Personality, Founder and CEO, Accelerated Radio Network and School of Broadcasting

  • Edison International Executive Speaker – Pedro J. Pizarro, President and CEO

  • Southern California Edison Executive Speaker – Lisa D. Cagnolatti, Senior Vice President, Customer Service

  • Keynote Speaker – Dr. George C. Fraser, Chairman and CEO, FraserNet, Inc.

  • Guest Speakers:

    • Afarah Board, Higher Education Professor and Administrator

    • David Ford, Government Relations Manager, SCE

    • Dr. Leanne Burnham, Assistant Professor, City of Hope

    • Senator Steven Bradford, 35th District, State of California

    • Sheree M. Ohen, J.D., Associate Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Harvard University

  • Honoring Brotherhood Crusade, National College Resources Foundation, SamRay Life Clarity Coach, San Bernardino Valley College Foundation, and Ventress Click Ventures for their commitment to clean energy, community involvement, and diversity.

  • Entertainment provided by J Boykin and Positive Vibes

  • Door Prize Drawing

2022 Honorees:

  • Gwen Moore Diversity Award (formerly Diverse Business Enterprise):

    • Patricia V. Click, Owner and Principal

    • Ed Robinson, Founder and President

  • Clean Energy Champion Award

    • San Bernardino Valley College Foundation

  • Community Partnership Award

    • Brotherhood Crusade

    • National College Resources Foundation: Dr. Theresa Price, Founder and Executive Director

 

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