George Floyd Memorial Center Weekend of Enlightenment Names Speakers

Raleigh, NC (May 11, 2022) – A central component of George Floyd Memorial Center’s (GFMC) Weekend of Enlightenment is the inspirational, virtual conference its hosting on May 28, 2022 themed “From Perpetual Trauma to Transformation.” Hosted by evening news anchor Rod Carter of WNCN, CBS Channel 17, and E-Spot podcaster, Camille Kauer, the conference features nationally recognized and powerful speakers to harness the energy and commitment of those interested in making the world more just and to inspire attendees in communities all over the country and world.

Dr. Richard Lapchick, Khemari Cook and Rev. Dr. Michael W. Waters will engage, inspire and inform those attending virtually.

Dr. Richard Lapchick, an author, educator and ESPN columnist, is an internationally recognized expert on sports and social issues. He is often described as “the racial conscience of sport.” He is the president of The Institute for Sport and Social Justice (formerly The National Consortium for Academics and Sport), Director of The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, and the Endowed Chair of the University of Central Florida’s DeVos Sport Business Management Program, and the co-founder of Hope for Stanley Alliance.

Khemari Cook is the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Red Ventures where she is responsible for leading the development and execution of Red Ventures’ DEI strategy to advance the company’s mission and business objectives.

Rev. Dr. Michael W. Waters, a pastor, professor and activist, is the founder and lead pastor of the Abundant Life African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas. Waters’ words of hope and empowerment inspire national and international audiences.

The GFMC Weekend of Enlightenment includes:

• 5/25/2022 - Day of Enlightenment (DOE) virtual Town Hall 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.; FREE
• 5/27/2022 - Charity Golf Tournament at Lochmere Golf Club in Cary, NC - 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. start; $150
• 5/28/2022 - Weekend of Enlightenment (WOE) Conference - Wealth, Health and Education supported by Social Justice - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; $25.

Details can be found on the organization’s website www.georgefloydmc.org. Register at www.georgefloydmc.org for the free virtual 5/25 DOE Town Hall, for the Conference on 5/28 during WOE - $25, and for the GFMC Charity Golf Tournament - $150. Follow or Like @GeorgeFloydMC on IG and Facebook for event updates.

The funds raised through the support of attendees, sponsors and donors will be used towards staffing, programming and to build the Center and begin the far-reaching programming for the community, and eventually the nation and world.

Various sponsorship levels are still available for the ‘Weekend of Enlightenment’. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor of the charity golf tournament or to register as a single player or foursome, go towww.georgefloydmc.org or you can contact Ashley Carrington on behalf of the GFMC at Carringtonanc@gmail.com. If you are interested in making a donation directly to the George Floyd Memorial Center, go to www.georgefloydmc.org, or contact Roger Floyd at roger@georgefloydmc.org.

Watch the promotional video here.

About the George Floyd Memorial Center

The mission of the George Floyd Memorial Center is to generate 21st century job opportunities by promoting quality education (primary and secondary), pursuing justice within the legal system, and encouraging political engagement, resulting in healthy, socially inclusive, and thriving communities through its programming. Visit www.georgefloydmc.org for more information.

# # #

Media Contact:

Betsy Helgager Hughes

BLH Consulting, Inc. for George Floyd Memorial Center

betsy@blhconsulting.net

404-771-9793