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The 19th Represents Summit

This event took place May 18-20, 2023.

In May 2023, our annual 19th Represents Summit brought together key voices to discuss gender equality in tech, justice and economic mobility. We celebrated successes, identified barriers and learned from each other with inspiring performances and insights from iconic leaders. On the third day, we gathered in Chicago to talk about building generational wealth, turning the tide on debt and fostering community through mutual aid. Watch the full program and hear from keynote speakers like Douglas Emhoff, Tarana Burke and more.

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Justice

ICYMI: Watch recorded conversations on justice, with advocates and trailblazers from the courtroom, the climate movement and more.

Friday, May 19, 2023 | VIRTUAL

The road to justice can take many paths. Leaders and advocates from the courtroom to the climate movement talk about what it takes to sustain their fights — and pursue a more just and equitable world.

1:00 p.m. CT

Welcome

Amanda Zamora, Co-Founder and Publisher, The 19th

1:05 p.m. CT

Reimagining ‘Justice for All’

What does “justice for all” mean in 2023? New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James, one of the country’s most powerful state legal counsels, explains how she’s leveraging her office to fight for gender and racial equity within the justice system.

Letitia “Tish” James, New York State Attorney General

Moderator:

Brianna Tucker, Deputy Politics Editor, The Washington Post

1:35 p.m. CT

Speaking Up About Injustice in the Workplace

Career journalist Gretchen Carlson talks about her experience with sexual harassment at Fox News and the fight for justice that came after. She’s since co-founded Lift Our Voices, a nonprofit organization fighting to eradicate forced arbitration clauses and non-disclosure agreements in workplace contracts.

Gretchen Carlson, Co-Founder, Lift Our Voices

Moderator:

Errin Haines, Editor-at-Large, The 19th

1:50 p.m. CT

Applying Justice Equally

Legal experts, in conversation with The 19th’s Candice Norwood, unpack the struggles of those impacted by wrongful convictions and mass incarceration. Together, they consider how justice is best served: equitably.

Gina Clayton-Johnson, Executive Director, Essie Justice Group
Insha Rahman, Vice President, Vera Institute

Moderator:

Candice Norwood, Breaking News Reporter, The 19th

2:25 p.m. CT

Take a Breath

Join us for a breathing, stretching and movement break led by yoga and meditation teacher Mel Mah.

Mel Mah, Filmmaker, Mindfulness Teacher & Director of YOU GOT THIS GIRL

2:30 p.m. CT

Speaking Out and #MeToo

MeToo’s Tarana Burke speaks about her lifelong pursuit of justice and how she uses her platform to amplify previously unheard voices.

Tarana Burke, Founder, MeToo Movement

Moderator:

Errin Haines, Editor-at-Large, The 19th

2:45 p.m. CT

The 19th Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with an intersectional and intergenerational roundtable of AAPI advocates who use storytelling and activism to lay the foundation for lasting change.

Kevin Aipopo, Storyteller and Climate Activist
Satsuki Ina, Co-Founder, Tsuru for Solidarity
Manjusha P. Kulkarni, Executive Director, AAPI Equity Alliance
Kim Tran, Activist and DEI Consultant

3:20 p.m. CT

Musical Performance from Shuba

Enjoy a dynamic musical break. Shuba is a first-generation Indian American singer-songwriter who combines the influence of Bollywood with pop and rap.

Moderator:

Julia B. Chan, Editor-in-Chief, The 19th

3:25 p.m. CT

Justice in Pregnancy Care

Two leaders passionate about maternal health and ending pregnancy-related deaths discuss their paths to pursuing justice for moms and birthing parents. Rep. Lauren Underwood shares her work to advance gender equality, economic freedom and Black maternal health through her “Momnibus” initiative. Christy Turlington Burns, Founder and President of Every Mother Counts, talks about how she became a global advocate after the birth of her first child.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, Democrat, Illinois
Christy Turlington Burns, Founder, Every Mother Counts

Moderator:

Mel Leonor Barclay, Political Reporter, The 19th

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