The Clarissa Manuel Foundation (CMF) and Smocks Media Group (SMG) have joined ranks to bring economic empowerment to residents of Los Angeles County through a one-day event that will provide a wide range of financial information and education from experts across various financial sectors.

The purpose of hosting the LET'S RISE! 2024 LA County-Wide Economic Summit is to engage, educate, and provide financial resources to LA County residents. The event will expose LA County resident adults and youth to economic programs, financial knowledge, and critical information that will promote achievement of future equity for students, families, individuals, and entrepreneurs.

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When you look good, you feel good. We’re giving Black women ALL their flowers and celebrating THEIR best version of themselves this Mother’s Day weekend!

Smocks Media Group’s hair and beauty client partners will offer a day of exclusive, relaxing, and beautifying experiences.

Sessions and exhibitions will include:

• Live hair and beauty demonstrations by industry experts

• Interactive booths and educational workshops

• Special appearances, guests, and partners

• Panels and speaker rotations

• Premium add-ons: spa services, beauty bar, mother-daughter specials, friend packages, etc.

• AND MORE TO COME!

This elegant black-tie affair and televised ceremony will honor nominated youth activists and change agents in the areas of:

• women’s rights

• intersectional climate justice

• directing and/or producing media

• oration

• writing & authorship

• academic scholarship

• gender & sexuality

• social justice

Special Honors are set to include the Ruby Bridges Award, the Zaya Wade Award, and the Visionary Award (the only one given to an adult community leader who champions global initiatives for children).

This event will feature performances, scholarships, a seated tasting menu, and a host of other perks and experiences.