THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Thought Leadership
The Blush Project continues to work to share groundbreaking ideas and perspectives on addressing workplace harassment with national press outlets and at events nationwide since 2015.
Speaking Engagements
The Blush Project has been featured at several events and conferences
Subject Matter Expert
The Blush Project has been featured in a number of publications as an expert
Subject Matter Expert
Black Women Roundtable
Panelist and Featured Author
2020 9th Annual Black Women of Power National Summit The three day strategy conversation, featured some of the nation’s most influential Black women leaders from across the spectrum of politics, philanthropy, business, labor, civil and human rights, faith, law enforcement, media, academia, and community activists. Melanie L. Campbell, BWR National Convener and President & CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation shared, “Our goal with hosting this annual cross-generational forum focused specifically on Black women from varying backgrounds is to strategize and organize ourselves in a way that continues to expand and strengthen the power of Black women’s leadership and moves a policy agenda focused on our needs forward.
2020 9th Annual Black Women of Power National Summit The three day strategy conversation, featured some of the nation’s most influential Black women leaders from across the spectrum of politics, philanthropy, business, labor, civil and human rights, faith, law enforcement, media, academia, and community activists. Melanie L. Campbell, BWR National Convener and President & CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation shared, “Our goal with hosting this annual cross-generational forum focused specifically on Black women from varying backgrounds is to strategize and organize ourselves in a way that continues to expand and strengthen the power of Black women’s leadership and moves a policy agenda focused on our needs forward.
Black Women’s Expo
Keynote Speaker
The annual BWe Experience, which originated in Chicago, will come to Atlanta August 10-12, 2018 at the Georgia International Convention Center, as a part of its three-city tour with an entire weekend of exciting programming designed to uplift and inspire. BWe is where African-American women and their families can find the latest trends, new products and services, and be enlightened, all in one weekend. Seminars on issues like health and wellness, racial equality, career advancement, business/entrepreneurship, and community issues give attendees an opportunity to engage and connect while being enriched
The annual BWe Experience, which originated in Chicago, will come to Atlanta August 10-12, 2018 at the Georgia International Convention Center, as a part of its three-city tour with an entire weekend of exciting programming designed to uplift and inspire. BWe is where African-American women and their families can find the latest trends, new products and services, and be enlightened, all in one weekend. Seminars on issues like health and wellness, racial equality, career advancement, business/entrepreneurship, and community issues give attendees an opportunity to engage and connect while being enriched
NAACP
Book Pavilion
Featured Author & Speaker
The NAACP Annual Convention is regarded as the event of the year for those interested in advancing civil and human rights. The NAACP leads a national dialogue on civil rights advocacy through workshops, symposiums, training and related activities. Nearly 8,000 people, including NAACP members, civil rights leaders, community activists, volunteers, business and political leaders, gather to explore and to share models of advocacy for strengthening communities. The NAACP Annual Convention is attended primarily by NAACP members who make up the 2,200 units across the United States and abroad. In addition, it attracts established business professionals, civil rights activists, families, youth and a growing cohort of young professionals.
Featured Author & Speaker
The NAACP Annual Convention is regarded as the event of the year for those interested in advancing civil and human rights. The NAACP leads a national dialogue on civil rights advocacy through workshops, symposiums, training and related activities. Nearly 8,000 people, including NAACP members, civil rights leaders, community activists, volunteers, business and political leaders, gather to explore and to share models of advocacy for strengthening communities. The NAACP Annual Convention is attended primarily by NAACP members who make up the 2,200 units across the United States and abroad. In addition, it attracts established business professionals, civil rights activists, families, youth and a growing cohort of young professionals.
CBCF Annual Leg Conf
Guest Author & Panelist
The CBCF Annual Legislative Conference is a five-day public policy conference held every September at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The ALC is the premier public policy conference, bringing together close to 9,000 people to explore issues affecting African Americans and black communities around the world. The conference features nearly 70 policy sessions, a National Town Hall, a job and contract procurement fair, the Phoenix Awards Dinner and much more.
The CBCF Annual Legislative Conference is a five-day public policy conference held every September at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The ALC is the premier public policy conference, bringing together close to 9,000 people to explore issues affecting African Americans and black communities around the world. The conference features nearly 70 policy sessions, a National Town Hall, a job and contract procurement fair, the Phoenix Awards Dinner and much more.
Essence Festival
Featured Author
the biggest names in Black music, fashion, film, television, politics, beauty and more celebrated 25 years of moving the culture forward at the 2019 ESSENCE Festival
the biggest names in Black music, fashion, film, television, politics, beauty and more celebrated 25 years of moving the culture forward at the 2019 ESSENCE Festival
Women Empower X DC
Panelist
WEX bring together the most powerful and inspiring women with a focus on providing the knowledge, tools and community to help take their business and life to the next level. At WEX you’ll be able to learn from industry experts, network with entrepreneurs and change-makers, discover tools to grow your business, and feel empowered to create a positive change. Whether you are interested in learning about digital marketing, ready to get funding for your business, or leading the way to get more women in C-Suite positions; you’ll be able to choose your own sessions and explore our unique activations customizing the WEX Experience to your passions, business, and interests.
WEX bring together the most powerful and inspiring women with a focus on providing the knowledge, tools and community to help take their business and life to the next level. At WEX you’ll be able to learn from industry experts, network with entrepreneurs and change-makers, discover tools to grow your business, and feel empowered to create a positive change. Whether you are interested in learning about digital marketing, ready to get funding for your business, or leading the way to get more women in C-Suite positions; you’ll be able to choose your own sessions and explore our unique activations customizing the WEX Experience to your passions, business, and interests.
Emerging Women
Keynote Speaker
Emerging Women Live, the premier conference for feminine business leadership. Emerging Women Live is an intimate experience of networking circles, morning practices, keynotes, workshops, and breakouts.
Emerging Women Live, the premier conference for feminine business leadership. Emerging Women Live is an intimate experience of networking circles, morning practices, keynotes, workshops, and breakouts.
NABJ
Featured Author
An advocacy group established in 1975 in Washington, D.C., the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is the largest organization for journalists of color in the nation, and provides career development as well as educational and other support to its members worldwide. The #NABJ Convention & Career Fair is the premier conference for journalism education, career development, networking and industry innovation, attracting leaders and influencers in journalism, media, technology, business, health, arts and entertainment.
An advocacy group established in 1975 in Washington, D.C., the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is the largest organization for journalists of color in the nation, and provides career development as well as educational and other support to its members worldwide. The #NABJ Convention & Career Fair is the premier conference for journalism education, career development, networking and industry innovation, attracting leaders and influencers in journalism, media, technology, business, health, arts and entertainment.
Essence Festival
2017
Featured Author
an annual music festival which started in 1995 as a one-time event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women. It became the largest African-American culture and music event in the United States.Locally referred to as the Essence Fest, it has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana since 1995. The festival features artists simultaneously performing on a main stage as well as four standing-room only superlounge stages. In 2017 it attracted more than 470,000 attendees. As always, the festival was divided into two parts: the ticketed concert series which takes place during three evenings in the Dome, and a free exposition of empowerment discussions, fashion demonstrations, art exhibits, and assorted activities that takes place in the Morial Convention Center.
Featured Author
an annual music festival which started in 1995 as a one-time event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women. It became the largest African-American culture and music event in the United States.Locally referred to as the Essence Fest, it has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana since 1995. The festival features artists simultaneously performing on a main stage as well as four standing-room only superlounge stages. In 2017 it attracted more than 470,000 attendees. As always, the festival was divided into two parts: the ticketed concert series which takes place during three evenings in the Dome, and a free exposition of empowerment discussions, fashion demonstrations, art exhibits, and assorted activities that takes place in the Morial Convention Center.