Welcome to the 2026 KJLH Men's Empowerment Summit
Agenda
[8am]
FREE BREAKFAST
Theater [9am-10:30am]
My Vote, My Power
Ballroom A [10:45am-12:15pm]
PREPARING FOR THE AI REVOLUTION
Ballroom C [10:30am-12:30pm]
THE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL HEALTH - THERE'S NO SHAME IN GETTING HELP
Ballroom B [10:30am-12:30pm]
INVESTIGATIONAL CANCER THERAPIES CHANGING THE FACE OF CANCER RESEARCH
Ballroom A [12:30pm-2:30pm]
DO MEN STILL COMMIT? LOVE, MARRIAGE, OPTIONS & THE CHANGING RULES OF BLACK RELATIONSHIPS
Ballroom B [12:30pm-1:30pm]
FAMILY CAREGIVING SUPPORT FOR MEN: PLANNING, SUPPORT & RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS
Ballroom B [1:45pm-3pm]
MONEY MATTERS; LANDING ON SOLID FINANCIAL GROUND FOR YOU, YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR FUTURE
Ballroom c [12:45pm-3pm]
BROKEN BOYS BECOME BROKEN MEN; CURSE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OF YOUNG BOYS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Panels
MY VOTE, MY POWER FIRESIDE CHAT
THEATER
9am - 10:30am
Moderator
Dara Starr Tucker,
KJLH Talent / Influencer
Panelists
Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw
D Smoke
Brandon Lamar
Former Senator Steven Bradford
PREPARING FOR THE AI REVOLUTION
LOKER STUDENT UNION – BALLROOM A
10:45am - 12:15pm
Moderator
Ricky Ruckus,
KJLH Talent / Influencer
Panelists
Walter Tucker,
Director, Delete The Divide
Roberto Martinez,
CEO, Braven Agency
Prof. Mark Karlin, Ph.D,
Professor Institute for Technology & Education, CSUDH
DO MEN STILL COMMIT? LOVE, MARRIAGE, OPTIONS & THE CHANGING RULES OF BLACK RELATIONSHIPS
LOKER STUDENT UNION – BALLROOM A
12:30pm - 2:30pm
KJLH Talent / Influencer
Dr. Zoe Shaw, Psychotherapist, Relationship Expert, Author
Pastor Donald M. Bell, Sr., Relationship Expert, Pastor/Teacher, Author, Trauma & Men's Relationship Specialist
Yaphett K. Powerll, J.D., M.B.A., Attorney, Entertainment & Media
Executive, Law Professor
Mar L, Author, Educator, Musician
Rob Wahnon, Insurance Professional, Community Advocate, DJ & Cultural Ambassador
Calvin Bailiff, Entertainment Industry Professional, Recording Engineer
L. True Green, Filmmaker Producer, Social Impact Leader
Investigational Therapies African Americans Should Know About - Using your own immune cells to fight cancer
LOKER STUDENT UNION – BALLROOM B
10:30am - 12:30am
Adai Lamar, KJLH Talent / Influencer
Dr. Brandon Blue, MD
FAMILY CARE GIVING SUPPORT FOR MEN: PLANNING, SUPPORT & RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS
LOKER STUDENT UNION - BALLROOM B
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Speaker
Leigh Broadway,
AARP Family Caregiver Advocate
MONEY MATTERS; LANDING ON SOLID FINANCIAL GROUND FOR YOU, YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR FUTURE
LOKER STUDENT UNION – BALLROOM B
1:45pm - 3pm
Moderator
Tammi Mac, KJLH Talent / Influencer
Panelist
Christopher M. Beene, Community Manager, Community & Business
Xavier Clark, Business Consultant
Rushion McDonald
THE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL HEALTH - THERE'S NO SHAME IN GETTING HELP
LOKER STUDENT UNION – BALLROOM C
10:30am - 12:30pm
Moderator
Sef Motearefi
Panelist
Aaron Jones, MA MFT
TrayVonne Mcvay, Psy.D.
Dr. Roberson Dorvil, PsyD, Lead clinician, Author, and Martial Arts Educator
BROKEN BOYS BECOME BROKEN MEN; CURSE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OF YOUNG BOYS IN OUR COMMUNITY
LOKER STUDENT UNION – BALLROOM C
12:45pm - 3pm
Moderator
Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad
Panelist
Dr. Thomas Parham, Psy.D., CSUDH
Jarrett Harper, Documentary Feature Subject
Dr. Carroll Brown III, Psy.D.
Prepare with Purpose. Present with Confidence. Pursue Your Next Opportunity
Room 323
10:45am - 2pm
Moderator
Dennis Tucker, Metro Los Angeles
Take your career goals to the next level with the Resume & Interview workshop, and engaging hands-on experience designed to help you stand out in today's competitive market. Participants will gain practical tools, expert guidance, and the confidence to create a strong professional presence-from first application to the final interview.
Calling Out the Female Sexual Predator
Room 324/325
10:30am - 12pm
Psychological Fitness
Room 324/325
12:30pm - 2pm
