Yes, you read that right. Atlanta is full of young, Black trailblazers who are motivated to reach their goals and fuel their passions, collectively and individually. When you take a vibrant hub like Atlanta and mix in the power of an HBCU school and support of a company like AT&T (via their Rising Future Makers program), and the Essence Girls United Summit – it’s hard to stop this next generation of changemakers from taking the world by storm.
This year’s Girls United Disruptor Summit on October 12 in Atlanta will bring together all these forces on one stage to discuss how HBCU changemakers, including some AT&T’s Rising Future Maker alumni, have embraced their authenticity through their passions to spark meaningful change and build powerful collaborations. As in past years, the theme of connection will be main stage during the Girls United Summit. AT&T’s Chief Diversity Officer (and FAMU alumni) Michelle Jordan reemphasized this point while describing AT&T’s role in the summit, saying “we’re always on the lookout to discover, connect, and support the next generation of change-makers and leaders.
Through programs like we’re able to amplify the incredible innovation happening on HBCU campuses by putting a spotlight on the students making positive contributions to our society.” AT&T Rising Future Makers is a program that honors a distinguished group of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) students who are actively influencing and giving back t.
