Welcome Black Democratic Political Leaders FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM REGISTRATION (Exhibit Level) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM opening session (Plaze Level) Presiding: Hon. Basil A. Paterson - Vice Chairman, Democratic National Committee and Chairman, Caucus of Black Democrats Call to Order Invocation: Rev.Coleman Kerry Freindship Baptist Church Charlotte, N.C. Introductions: Hon. Harvey Gantt Cjty Councilman - Charlotte, N.C. Hon. John Belk Mayor - Charlotte, N.C. Luther Hodges President - Charlotte Cham ber of Commerce Hon. James Hunt Lt. Governor - N.C. CBD Steering Committee: Hon. Maynard H. Jackson Mayor - Atlanta, Ga. Purpose - Overview: Hon. C. DeLores Tucker Secretary of State - Pa. Rules Committee Report: Hon. Charles C. Diggs U. S.Representative - Mich. Conference Instructions: Hon. Henry E. Parker State Treasurer - Conn. Introduction of Speaker: Hon. Fred D. Alexander State Senator - N.C. Speaker: Hon. Coleman A.Young Mayor - Detroit, Mich. “Maximizing the Influence of • Black Democrats in 1976” Bank&Trust "Politics and the Black Economic Condition” Benediction: Rev. Robert Walton St. Paul United Presbyterian Church Charlotte, N.C. WORKSHOP REPORTS (Cont’d) (Exhibit Level) DINNER (Plaza Level) Toastmaster: Louis E. Martin Vice Chairman of Minorities Democratic National Committee Invocation: Hon. Walter E. Fauntroy U.S. Delegate - District of Columbia Solo: Penita Jordan 1975 Miss Black Teenage World Introduction of Speaker: Hon. Walter E. Washington Mayor - District of Columbia Speaker: Hon. Tom Bradley Mayor - Los Angeles, Calif. “Coalition Politics and Survi val of the Cities” Benediction: Bishop Joselph Sherman Pentecostal Temple _ Charlotte, N.C. 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM 7KM) PM - 9:30 PM CHARLOTTE CIVIC CENTER "Site of Black Caucus Meeting 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM ,”S, ' 10:00 AM - Noon 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Reception - charlotte Host Committee (Outside Foyer - Plaza Level) Remarks: Rev. Jesse Jackson President, Operation PUSH 12:00 - 1:30 PM SATURDAY * * PLENARY SESSION 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Exhibit Level) Presiding: William Lucy Secretary-Treasurer, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Introduction of Speaker: Hon. Edward M. McIntyre Chairman, Richmond County Board of Commissioners - Savannah, Ga. Speaker: “Black Participation and In fluence in the Democratic Party” WORKSHOP REPORTS Presiding: Hon Willie L. - Brown State Assemblyman Calif ornia Marc Stepp Vice President, UAW LUNCHEON (Plaza Level) Presiding: Hon. Richard H. Newhouse State Senator - Illinois Invocation: Rev. T. A. Samuels Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church Charlotte, N.C. Remarks: Hon. Howard N. Lee Former Mayor - Chapel Hill, N.C. Introduction of Speaker: Hon. K. Leroy Irvis Speaker - Pennsylvania House of Representatives Speaker: Hon. Yvonne B. Burke U.S. Representative - Calif. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING CIVIC MINDED BUSINESSES | ; 10:00 PM g™*10 WI™ H0WARD (Exhibit Level.} SUNDAY 9KM) AM - 11:00 AM presidential candi DATes FORUM (Plaza Level) Presiding: Hon. George Brown Lt. Governor - Colorado Presidential Candidates: Hon. Jerry Brown Governor - Calif. Hon. Jimmy Carter Former Governor - Ga. Hon. Frank Church U.S. Senator - Idaho Hon. Henry Jackson U.S. Senator - Wa. Hon. Morris Udall U.S. Representative - Az. i \ \ L_I WELCOMES WELCOMES THE BLACK CAUCUS AND EJUSSIDENTIAL CONTENDERS »* » --- YOU COMPLC Z3TTS OF ' , . TO _COMPLETE FAMILY BOOKSTORE ruiDirvrrr I CHAKLOTTE _Books have Arrived WTO BOOKSTORE, INC V1SIT US Over 20,000 Titles (paperback & doth) Hours: Sun-Fri 9«.m. -9p.m. For Dinner And w.'KSff • WMe Belection of OuUOf-Town Papers ' Large selection of Magazines OLIVER! __ Reservations 542-3841 COMPLIMENTS OF I ANDREW J. GRAY, I ACCOUNTANT I C & M HEATING ' ^raUf *, , ■ t H ND AIR CONDmONING 1000 N. Graham Street I 372-9430 ■ Charles Granger 11 { f i I For Hie Best Sports Coverage Read The Charlotte Post Each Week. COMPLIMENTS OF JOHN MOORE BOOKKI TNG SERVICE 235 S. Brevard St I 375-6482 COMPLIMENTS OF BALLARD’S BARBER SHOP I GRAY BALLARD,OWNER 1806 Rozzelb Ferry Rd. 374-9036 t MECHANICS AND FARMERS BANK . Welcomes The Black Caucus To The Queen City Across from Johnson C. Smith University (At Five Points) University Park Shopping Center E«»t Independence Plaza I Building | . 1 ADROIT CLEANERS 1709 Weal Trade Street 334-2931 We Specialize In Altering , Repairing And Cleaning -EXPERT WORKMANSHOP- . Let Ur Help You Look Your Beat!