Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Diann Dawson, Director, Regional Operations, ACF | Bio |
- Dr. Wade Horn, Assistant Secretary, ACF | Bio |
- Mrs. Deloris Jordan, Jordan Institute for Families | Bio |
- Dr. Archie Ervin, Associate Provost, UNC-Chapel Hill | Bio |
- Carole Thompson, Senior Associate, Annie E. Casey Foundation | Bio |
Plenary #1
Title—African American Marriages: Trends and Consequences
Description: This plenary will set the stage for the conference by providing research based information on trends and consequences of African American marriages and the associated economic, social, psychological and physical health benefits of marriage for African American men, women and children.
Moderator
- Joyce A. Thomas, Regional Administrator, ACF Region | Bio
Speakers
- Dr. Linda Malone-Colon, Ph.D., Executive Director, Healthy Marriage Resource Center, Washington, DC | Bio | Slides |
- Dr. Obie Clayton, Professor, Morehouse College, Department of Sociology, Atlanta, GA | Bio | Abstract
- Dr. Robert Franklin, Presidential Distinguished Professor Of Social Ethics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA | Bio | Abstract
Plenary #2
Title—Theory, Practice and Research: Preparing Black Teens and Young Adults for Healthy Marriages
Description: This session will offer practical insights from the research about today’s challenges of raising teenage sons and daughters by drawing on African American family values and cultural and spiritual strengths to foster positive identity and promote sexual responsibility.
Moderator
- Leon McCowan, Regional Administrator, ACF Region VI | Bio
Speakers
- Anne E. Streaty-Wimberly, Ph.D., The Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
- Edward Wimberly, Ph.D., The Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
- Charles Lee Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, National Family Life and Education Center, Culver City, CA | Bio | Abstract
Dinner and Keynote
An Evening with Dr. Wade Horn, Assistant Secretary for Children and Families, HHS/Administration for Children and Families
Special Appearances by:
- Mrs. Deloris Jordan, Jordan Institute for Families
Plenary #3
Title—Infidelity and Mistrust among Black Males and Black Females: Is Infidelity Destroying Black Marriages?
Description: This session focuses on the incidence of infidelity and mistrust in Black marriages, identifying its psychosocial causes and exploring strategies for reducing the incidence of infidelity.
Moderator
- Carlis Williams, Regional Administrator, ACF Region IV | Bio
Speakers
- Dr. Bradford Wilcox, Assistant Professor, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
- Dr. Audrey B. Chapman, Couples and Family Therapist, Author/Radio Talk Show Host, WHUR, Washington, DC | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
- Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley, Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA | Bio | Abstract
Workshops
Workshop 1
Title—Partner Abuse: What’s Love Got to Do with It?
Description: This session will focus on effective evidence based service delivery strategies to reduce violent behavior among African American couples using ethnically sensitive practices.
Moderator
- Dr. Nancy Dickinson, Executive Director, Jordan Institute for Families, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC | Bio
Panelists
- Dr. Marjorie Lewis, Ph.D., D.Min.,LMFT, Professor, American Pathways University, Denver, CO | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
- Tanya Lovelace, Project Manager, Women of Color Network, Harrisburg, PA | Bio | Abstract
Workshop 2
Title—The Changing Status of Black Men
Description: This session will focus on the daunting research regarding the challenges facing the African American male and its impact on fatherhood, relationships and healthy marriages.
Moderator and Presenter
- Dr. Dennis Orthner, Professor of Social Work and Public Policy Analysis, Associate Director of the Jordan Institute for Families, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
Panelists
- Dr. Hillard Pouncy, Visiting Lecturer, Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton, NJ | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
- Cozell T. Harris, Fatherhood Consultant, C.T. Harris, LLC, Kennesaw, GA | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
Workshop #3
Title—Healthy People, Healthy Marriage
Description: This session will highlight trends and key health indicators for African Americans and the impact of these trends on relationships, fatherhood and healthy marriages.
Moderator
- Dorothy Mabry, ACF Region IV, Atlanta, GA | Bio
Panelists
- Daniel Bennett, Epidemiologist, Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
- Dr. Waldo Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL | Bio | Abstract
- Ms. Hattie Anthony, Chairperson, REACH 2010 Coalition Project, Charlotte, NC | Bio
Workshop #4
Title—Incarceration, Healthy Marriage and a Role for the Faith Based Community
Description: This session examines the research and the challenges faced by the prison population in forming and sustaining healthy relationships/healthy marriages while “serving time.”
Moderator and Presenter
- Dr. Creasie Finney-Hairston, , Dean and Professor, Jane Adams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL | Bio | Abstract
Panelists
- Rev. Dr. Rozario Slack, First Thing First, Chattanooga, TN | Bio | Abstract
- Pastor Terrell Johnson, President/CEO, Wake-Up Youth Foundation, Memphis, TN | Bio | Abstract
- Rev. Dr. Roger Green, Sr., Prayer and Deliverance Ministries, Inc., Charlotte, NC | Bio | Slides
Workshop #5
Title—Exploring Relationships and Marriage with African American Fragile Families: A Marriage Education Curriculum Designed for African Americans
Description: This session provides an overview of an evidence based marriage curriculum discussing targeted strategies to address common obstacles to healthy marriage within the context of the African American experience.
Moderator and Presenter
- Joe T. Jones Jr., President, Center for Fathers, Families and Workforce Development, Baltimore, MD | Bio
Panelists
- Andrew Lyke, Coordinator, Marriage Ministry for the Archdiocese of Chicago Family Ministries, Chicago, IL | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
- Terri Lyke, Consultant, LYKE to LYKE Consultant, Arusi Network, Chicago, IL | Bio | Abstract
Plenary #4
Title—Religion and Relationship Quality among African Americans
Description: This plenary will discuss the Black Church’s approach to marriage and relationships and the consequences of church attendance for relationship quality among married and non-married African American couples and children.
Moderator
- Rev. Brenda Girton-Mitchell, Director Associate General for Justice and Advocacy, National Council of Churches, Washington, DC | Bio |
Speakers
- Dr. Bradford Wilcox, Assistant Professor, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
- Kenneth Johnson, Senior Fellow-Social Policy and Civil Society, Seymour Institute, Sunnyvale, CA | Bio | Abstract
Workshops
Workshop #6
Title—Relationship Violence: The Youth Speak Out
Description: This session focuses on what the research says about the Hip Hop generation, dating and violence in teen relationships, and promising practices in relationship education to help black teens manage early attractions and remain abstinent until marriage.
Moderator
- Dr. Marjorie Lewis, Ph.D., D.Min.,LMFT, Professor, American Pathways University, Denver, CO | Bio |
Panelists
- Tonya Lovelace, Project Manager, Women of Color Network, Harrisburg, PA | Bio | Abstract
- Cliff Baskerville, Regional State Director, Choosing the Best, Atlanta, GA | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
Workshop #7
Title—The Changing Status of the Black Male in America
Description: This session will focus on the daunting research regarding the challenges facing the African American male and its impact on fatherhood, relationships and healthy marriages.
Moderator and Presenter
- Dr. Dennis Orthner, Professor of Social Work and Public Policy Analysis, Associate Director of the Jordan Institute for Families, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC | Bio | Abstract | Slides
Panelists
- Dr. Hillard Pouncy, Visiting Lecturer, Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton, NJ | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
- Charles Lee-Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, National Family Life and Education Center, Culver City, CA | Bio | Abstract
Workshop #8
Title—Healthy People, Healthy Marriage
Description: This session will highlight trends and key health indicators for African Americans and the impact of these trends on relationships, fatherhood and healthy marriages.
Moderator
- Dorothy Mabry, ACF Region IV, Atlanta, GA | Bio |
Panelists
- Daniel Bennett, Epidemiologist, Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta, GA | Bio | Abstract | Slides
- Dr. Waldo Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL | Bio | Abstract
- Ms. Hattie Anthony, Chair, REACH 2010 Coalition, Charlotte, NC | Bio
Workshop #9
Title—Incarceration, Healthy Marriage and a Role for the Faith Based Community.
Description: This session examines the research and the challenges faced by the prison population in forming and sustaining healthy relationships/healthy marriages while “serving time.”
Moderator and Presenter
- Dr. Creasie Finney-Hairston, Dean and Professor, Jane Adams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL | Bio | Abstract
Panelists
- Rev. Dr. Rozario Slack, First Thing First, Chattanooga, TN | Bio | Abstract
- Pastor Terrell Johnson, President/CEO, Wake-Up Youth Foundation, Memphis, TN | Bio | Abstract
- Rev. Dr. Roger Green, Sr., Prayer and Deliverance Ministries, Inc., Charlotte, NC | Bio | Slides
Workshop #10
Title—Making Your Good Thing Better: A Marriage Education Curriculum Designed for African Americans
Description: This session provides an overview of an evidence based marriage curriculum discussing targeted strategies to address common obstacles to healthy marriage within the context of the African American experience.
Moderator and Presenter
- Dr. Lorraine C. Blackman, Ph.D., LCSW, CFLE, Professor, School of Social Work, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN | Bio | Abstract
Panelists
- Debbie Segler, MSEd, Director, Barbara Bush Parent Center, Family and Community Partnership/ Head Start, College Station, TX | Bio | Abstract | Slides
- Dr. Ruth Lambert, Ph.D., Indiana Healthy Marriage Family Coalition, Indianapolis, IN | Bio | Abstract
Plenary #5
Title—Early Childhood Cognitive Development and Family Formation
Description: This plenary will link the research on fatherhood and healthy marriages contributing to a child’s cognitive development and explore the implications for delivering services to children, fathers and couples.
Moderator
- Joyce A. Thomas, Regional Administrator, ACF Region V | Bio
Speakers
- Kelleen Kaye, Fellow, New American Foundation, Washington, DC | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
- Jeffrey K. Shears, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO | Bio | Abstract | Slides
- Cassandra Codes-Johnson, Project Director, Building Strong Families, Baltimore, MD Site | Bio | Abstract | Slides
- Akilah Thomas, Project Director, Building Strong Families, Atlanta, GA Site | Bio | Abstract
Plenary #6
Title—Fragile Families: Challenges and Support
Description: This session will review the research and findings about urban, inner city, low income couples and their aspirations for marriage. The session will explore the reasons most do not marry and steps that can be taken to help at least some of them achieve their goal of a good marriage.
Moderator
- Bill Coffin, Special Assistant for Marriage Education, ACF | Bio
Speakers
- Dr. Ronald Mincy, Professor, Columbia University, New York, NY | BioSlides |
- Marvin and Jeanett Charles, D.A.D.S, Seattle, WA | Bio | Abstract | Slides |
Closing Comments
- Diann Dawson, Director, Regional Operations, ACF | Bio
