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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Organization of Blind Black Leaders (NOBBL)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Mentoring and Outreach Workgroup (MOW)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The MOW is pleased to share a presentation centered on a powerful and reflective theme: “Are You Who You Say You Are?”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>May 18, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>5:00 P.M. EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This presentation challenges individuals to look inward and define themselves with honesty and purpose. It emphasizes that our gifts and talents when nurtured can propel us to the highest levels of our careers. True success is not accidental; it is built on intentional growth, discipline, and the willingness to evolve.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Join us as we explore this topic with our guests, Anil Lewis, Executive director of Blindness Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind and Macaulay Beasley, Director of the Emerge Center for the Blind, as they expound on how education, structured training, and rehabilitation were launchpads that provided them with the skills, confidence, and independence necessary to navigate the world with clarity and strength. Thus, through continuous learning and development, a person can evolve into an agile leader, effective teacher, and impactful mentor, someone who not only succeeds personally but also uplifts others.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Come into the zoom room on May 18<sup>th</sup> at 5:00 P.M. EDT for this enlightening exchange!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Meeting ID: 408 185 0851<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>One tap mobile +1-646-876-9923, 4081850851# US<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Suzanne Turner, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>mentoring and Outreach Workgroup<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>