FEATURED SPEAKER

Letitia “Tish” James is the 67th Attorney General for the state of New York. When she was elected in 2018, she became the first woman of color to hold statewide office in New York and the first woman to be elected Attorney General. As Attorney General, she has successfully taken on issues related to housing, public safety, civil rights, economic justice, reproductive health care, and more to protect New Yorkers. Before serving as Attorney General, Letitia James was the public advocate for the City of New York. Attorney General James began her career as a public defender at the Legal Aid Society. A proud Brooklynite, she is a graduate of Lehman College and Howard University School of Law.

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Aitina’s journey into the creative arts began in childhood, where writing and digital media arts became her outlets amidst a challenging upbringing in the foster care system. These early creative art experiences ignited her path to success, leading her to educate the next generation on the power of the creative arts. Her work with emerging artists has led many to income earning opportunities, exhibitions, and creative entrepreneurship opportunities.

VISION

Michael Constantine is a modern Machiavelli, a man of multiple talents. He is a sustainable skin care entrepreneur, occupational therapist and self-trained artist. He was born in Queens, New York and was raised in Kingstown, Jamaica. He relocated to Buffalo where he studied architecture and occupational therapy at the University at Buffalo. Michael’s artistry is influenced by powerful storytelling lyrics of hip-hop and R&B artists.