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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 Work Group<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'>You are warmly invited to attend the Mentoring & Outreach Work Group Meeting on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.<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'>Theme: Women Leading the Change<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 month, we are excited to feature two fearless, confident, and inspiring women who have accepted the charge to make a meaningful impact within the national organization of Blind Black Leaders and the National Federation of the Blind. These dynamic leaders have established themselves as influential voices in the blind community, and we look forward to learning more about their journeys.<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'>NOBBL Secretary, Janice Bright (SC) and NOBBL Women Workgroup Chair, Camille Tate (FL) will be our guest.<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'>During this engaging conversation, we will explore:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Their Personal stories<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Their successes and achievements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- The passions that motivate and inspire them<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- How they have challenged stereotypes and remained authentic to who they are<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- The importance of confidence in effective leadership<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Their commitment to their affiliates, their communities, and relationship-building<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Their leadership styles, decision-making, and how emotional intelligence strengthens their ability to lead<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- How mentorship has helped to lead their way.<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'>Thus, “<i>Women Blazing Trails from Within and Beyond”!</i><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 promises to be an empowering discussion filled with insight, inspiration, and practical leadership lessons.<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'>Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time<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'>Spread the word! Invite others to join us for what promises to be an outstanding session.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You won't want to miss it!<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 Zoom:<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'><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'>Find your local number: <a href="https://zoom.us/u/abdqTMSdcy">https://zoom.us/u/abdqTMSdcy</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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We look forward to seeing you there!<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,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NOBBL Mentoring and Outreach Work Group<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>