Black Writers On Tour and
Southern California Black Business & TECH Expo
Saturday, April 26, 2025--10:00 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Seminar Topics and Schedule
TIME AND ROOM TOPIC
11:00–11:45 Lounge
Protecting Your Writing Rights, Trademark, and Patent Rights
Presenter: Monica Guillemin-Williams, JD., Author, Publisher & Speaker
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12:00–12:45 Lounge
Everything You Need to Know About Social Media Marketing
Facilitator Sharifah Hardie, Author, Business Consultant, Talk Show Host and Serial Entrepreneur.
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1:00–1:45 Lounge
How To Develop Characters That Leap Off The Page.
Presenter: Dr. Roland Jefferson, M.D., Author, Publisher, and Speaker.
2:00–2:45 Lounge
Take Your Story To The Stage—Become A Professional Speaker and Get Paid. Presenter: Mrs. Norma T. Hollis, Communication Consultant, Author/Speaker, and Trainer.
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Seminars and Keynote Speaker Schedule
ACM Room
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Time/ Room TOPIC
9:00 –9:45 ACM
Round Table Discussion with the Authors: The Future For Black Authors and The New Way To Market Your Book Business;
Facilitator: Dr. Rosie Milligan, Talk Show Host, Author, Publisher, BWOT Founder.
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11:00 – 11:45 ACM
Young Writers Essay Competition Showcase. “Our Thoughts and feelings About The Future.”
Facilitator: Dr. Andrea Anthony, Educational Specialist, and Basketball Coach, and Dr. Tamara Branch, educator, author/publisher, and trainer.
12:00 –12:45 ACM
Keynote Speaker—Dr. Claud Anderson
The Award-Winning Interview with Dr. Claud Anderson---A Must Hear!
Facilitator: TBA
1:00 – 2:00 ACM
How to Write A Book Made Simple, and Your Publishing Options
Presenters: Dr. Rosie Milligan, Author, Publisher Speaker. Trainer, Radio Talk Show Host. And Linda Coleman-Willis, Author, Speaker/Trainer, and Book Writing Coach.
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General Seminars and Speaker Schedule
AB Room
11:00–11:45 AB
AI (Artificial Intelligence) What It Is and How You Can Use It for Personal, Business and Book Writing.
Presenter: TBA
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12:00–12:45 AB
Technology Rocks Forum: Meet, Greet and Chat with Successful People Having STEM
Plus, STEAM Education. Why STEM Is Critical To “Your” Economy, “Your” Future, and Generational Wealth. Learn about Careers, Vocations, and Entrepreneurship Ventures in STEM.
Facilitator: Jacquelyn Thomas, Educator,Trainer, Scientist, President of Girls Pursing Science and Co-founder of My Tech Academy.
Terrence Payne, Sr., Technology Specialist, CEO of TMM Enterprises Group, Inc
Candace Walker, A Social Impact Technologist, an APP Developer, Founder and CEO of Generation Connect, Inc.
1:00–1:45 AB
Obstacle Crusher: 5 Steps to Rapid Results to Success in Business and Your Personal Life.
Facilitator: Presenter: Ray Wilson, Author, Speaker, Trainer, Business and Life Coach.
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