“Martin Luther King challenged the conscience of my generation, and his words and his legacy continue to move generations to action today at home and around the world. ”- Senator John Kerry, former Presidential candidate
Today Dr. King still challenges all of us to be the next wave of change in our communities.
On April 4th in Washington, DC, join young professionals and students who share your commitment to lead change through social enterprise and political leadership in our communities.
>>> Take 3 easy steps to become the next wave…
1. Register 2. Forward invite when registering. 3. Join the community.
What is Next Wave? Building on King’s legacy…
Next Wave is a grassroots campaign and action summit to inform, engage, and empower young professionals and students to be social entrepreneurs and political leaders in their communities.
Did you know?
April 4, 2008 marks the 40th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination and the continuation of his legacy for human rights in America.
Why the next wave? A call to our generation…
Our generation represents that next wave of change in this country. We have several recent examples in our lifetime that call us to pick up the torch for human rights locally and globally: post-Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Jena 6, 47+ million of uninsured Americans, children left behind in our education, American farmers movement, Darfur’s genocide, Olympics in China, returning of US soldiers from Iraq, the boom of the creative economy, and the significance of the 2008 Presidential election.
Our nation’s struggle calls us to lead the next wave of change in a quest for a just, healthy America for all. Therefore, we wish to continue the work of Dr. King and so many leaders during his time to ensure that the torch isn’t dropped on equity in humanity in America.
Our global neighbors have long compared and contrasted America’s stance on human rights. How does human rights in America compare to the rest of the world? How does human rights fit into the creative economy initiatives in U.S. major cities? Will rural America be left behind? Will the emerging ethnically diverse America lead the next wave?
Summit Features:
- Network with emerging professionals and students who care about the community changes in DC
- Workshops on how to start, grow, protect, fund and market your social venture
- Meet nationally known but locally grown leaders in Washington, DC
- Get one on one business and wellness coaching
- Win giveaways such as latest books on social enterprise and relaxation spa party from Warm Spirit
Invited speakers include leading political leaders and social entrepreneurs:
- Amanda Lewis, Miss Black DC USA 2008
- Sharon Grosfeld, Exeuctive Director of the DNC Women’s Leadership Forum
- Seth Green, Yale Law alum and Founder /Board Member of Americans for an Informed Democracy
- Tara Andrews, JD, Board member of Running Start
- Ian Fisk, Executive Director of the William James Foundation
- Dr. Christine Warnke, Senior Government Advisor, Hogan & Harston Law Firm
- Tamara Haye, DC Small and Local Business Development
- Oliver Metzer, Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Copyright Office
- Karla Perkins, Senior Staff Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
…….and many more.
NEXT WAVE ‘08 is an unprecedented gathering of the emerging leaders in the world of social enterprise and sustainability in business, media, academe, and government addressing human rights in America.
Will you ride or lead the next wave of change?
The Summit…
On April 4-6, 2008 the best and brightest; young and seasoned nonprofit and entrepreneurial CEOs, executives, professionals, development officers, designers, funders, and bloggers focused on building profitable, socially responsible and sustainable enterprises will convene in Washington, DC.
The Next Wave ‘08:
* Gain exposure and network with young leading social entrepreneurs along with nonprofit and business executives
* Collaborate in learning how to grow profitable enterprises focused on social responsibility and the Triple Bottom Line (people, plant and profits)
* Achieve a competitive advantage by investing in human rights, by discovering emerging trends in social responsibility that will keep you on the cutting edge
* Be inspired and ignite your action for change
* Connect the crossroads of government, business, academe, media and the community on the issue of human rights and community development
Be the Next Wave.
“Our generation must be the next wave of change to build and lead communities for a better America and world.” -Tambra Stevenson, founder of Creative Cause and Chair of Next Wave Leadership Committee
