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| Will you be in Chicago July 17 - 20? Grab a friend and head to THE HUB at the 117th NAACP National Convention at McCormick Place. |
| It’s free. It’s open to the public. And it’s an experience you don’t want to miss where art, sports, entertainment, tech, and entrepreneurship collide. |
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| For four days, we’re celebrating the intersection of Chicago culture and advocacy. Come see: |
🗣️ Several exciting panel discussions featuring guest speakers like acclaimed filmmaker Malcom D. Lee, licensed therapist Kier Gaines, Founder of the We Do Not Care Club Melanie Sanders, award-winning singer-songwriter Billy Porter, and more.
🛍️ Black-owned businesses like Just Play Entertainment, My Crown My Glory, and more.
🎤 Chicago influencers Blake Gifford and Atiya Walcott in a Black & Viral conversation.
🎭 A celebration of Hollywood’s Young, Black, & Gifted actors Algee Smith (Euphoria, The New Edition Movie), Tati Gabrielle (Mortal Kombat), and Michael Evans Behling (All American).
📺 Clifton Davis and Brandon Claybon from CBS’ daytime drama Beyond the Gates (and get a chance to win a visit to set!)
🎙️ Make your way to the NAACP+ Lounge to watch original podcasts and cinematic shorts. |
| We’re playing games and hosting giveaways (How well do you know Black culture?). And make sure to join us as we kick things off on July 17 at 6:30 p.m. for a block party with a performance by BJ the Chicago Kid. |
| Whether you come for one day or all four, get registered and ready for an act of community-building and resistance. |
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