• Home
  • About MSS
    • Multicultural Sympoisum Series
    • Sponsorship Packages
    • MSS Demographics
    • Webinar Series
    • About Carole >
      • Radio Talk Show
      • CCT Website
      • Support MSS
  • MSS Blog
  • Events
    • Nov 7-8, 2024 Virtual Conference >
      • Keynote Presenters 2024
      • Distinguished Panelists
      • Conference Agenda 2024
    • March 14, 2024 Virtual Breakfast >
      • March 14, 2024 Speaker & Honorees
      • March 14, 2024 Agenda
    • Nov 2-3, 2023 Virtual Conference >
      • Keynote Presenters 2023
      • Panelists & Evening Speakers
      • Conference Agenda 2023
      • Who Should Attend
    • March 9, 2023 Virtual Breakfast >
      • March 9, 2023 Speakers & Honorees
      • March 9, 2023 Breakfast Agenda
    • Nov 3-4, 2022 Virtual Conference >
      • Keynote Presenters 2022
      • Session One
      • Session Two
      • Conference Agenda 2022
      • Who Should Attend Virtual Event 2022
    • March 10, 2022 Virtual Breakfast >
      • March 10, 2022 Speakers & Honorees
      • March 10, 2022 Breakfast Agenda
    • Nov 4-5, 2021 Virtual Conference >
      • Conference Agenda 2021
      • Who Should Attend Virtual Event 2021
      • Keynote Presenters 2021
      • Session One
      • Session Two
      • Session Three
    • March 11, 2021 Virtual Breakfast >
      • 2021 REPLAY Black History Breakfast
      • 2021 Breakfast Panelists
      • 2021 Breakfast Honorees
    • Nov 5-6, 2020 Virtual Conference >
      • Conference Agenda 2020
      • Who Should Attend Virtual Events
      • Keynote Presenters 2020
      • Session # 101
      • Session # 102
      • Session # 103
      • Session # 104
    • March 12, 2020 Breakfast >
      • 2020 Breakfast Honorees
      • Breakfast Directions Colonnade
    • Nov 7, 2019 Conference >
      • Conference Agenda 2019
      • Who Should Attend 2019?
      • Parking & Public Transportation
    • March 14, 2019 Breakfast >
      • Keynote Address & Photos 2019 Breakfast
      • 2019 Breakfast Honorees
      • Breakfast Directions Mar 14th
    • Nov 1, 2018 Conference >
      • Roundtable Presenters 2018
      • Conference Agenda 2018
      • MSS Membership & Conference
      • Parking and Public Transportation
    • March 15, 2018 Breakfast >
      • 2018 Breakfast Photos
      • 2018 Breakfast Honorees
      • Sponsorship - Breakfast 2018
      • Breakfast Directions Mar 16th
    • Nov 2, 2017 Conference >
      • Parking & Public Transportation Mass Art & Design
      • Conference Agenda 2017
      • Who Should Attend?
      • Who Should Attend
      • Conference Registration
      • Ayana Corbin
      • Dr. Velda McRae Yates
      • Dr. David Nelson
      • Distinguished Panel 2017
      • Roundtable Presenters 2017
    • March 16, 2017 Breakfast >
      • Sponsorship - Breakfast
      • Register Online Here
    • Nov 3, 2016 Conference >
      • Nov 3 2016 Photo Gallery
      • 2016 Conference Agenda
      • Special Video Message
      • Conference Registration
      • Directions To UMass Boston
      • Who Should Attend
      • James E. Rooney
      • Dr. Keith Motley
      • Patrick J. Sullivan Distinguished Panel
      • Roxann C. Cooke
      • Roundtable Presenters
      • Special Speakers
    • March 3, 2016 Breakfast >
      • Ernest Washington Jr. Bio
      • Breakfast Directions & Details March 3rd
    • Nov 5 2015 Conference >
      • Nov 5 2015 Photo Gallery
      • 2015 Conference Agenda
      • Sarah and Abraham Peddiny
      • Gary Morton
      • State Street Panel Program
      • Roundtable Presenters
    • 2016 Trip To India
    • Past Events >
      • March 17, 2015 Breakfast (Rescheduled) >
        • Rev. Karla Cooper Bio
      • Nov 6, 2014 Conference >
        • 2014 Conference Agenda
        • Garth Dallas Bio
        • Rahn Dorsey Bio
      • Feb 11, 2014 Breakfast >
        • About Keynote Speaker Beth Williams
        • Getting To The Breakfast Location
      • Nov 7, 2013 Conference >
        • 2013 Conference Agenda & Topics
        • Sponsors & Advertisers
      • 2013 Caribbean Cruise >
        • Cruise Agenda
        • Cruise Fact Sheet
        • Q&A Cruise Calls
      • Feb 1, 2013 Breakfast >
        • Cassius Cash Bio
        • Getting To The Breakfast Location
      • February 2, 2012 Breakfast >
        • Juanita Abernathy Bio
        • Photos From Feb 2nd
      • 2012 Conference >
        • Conference Speakers
  • In The News
    • Black Journalist Convention In Boston >
      • Photo Highlights NABJ 2014 Convention
      • About The NABJ 2014 Convention
    • Media
    • Tribute: Dr. Roosevelt Thomas
    • Bio: Dr. Roosevelt Thomas
  • MEMBERS ONLY
    • Welcome New Members!
    • Webinar Library >
      • LGBT Issues
      • Career Advancement
      • Leadership Dynamics
      • Defining Diversity/Multiculturalism
      • Latino Legacy Webinar
      • 50 Ways Webinar
    • Members' Forum
  • Store
  • Contact Us
  • US UK SUMMIT ON RACE SERIES
    • OCT 4 2024 US UK ECONOMIC INEQUALITY >
      • OCT 2024 US UK Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Oct 4th Speakers
      • Meet The Organizers OCT 2024
      • Agenda US UK Oct 4 2024
      • US UK Press Release Oct 2024
    • JUNE 7, 2024 US UK BLACK HISTORY SUMMIT Pt 2 >
      • JUNE 2024 US UK Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The June 7th Speakers
      • Meet The Organizers June 2024
      • Agenda US UK June 2024
      • US UK Press Release June 2024
    • FEB 1, 2024 US Black History Month >
      • FEB 2024 US UK BHM Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Feb 1st Speakers
      • Meet The Organizers Feb 2024
      • BHM Agenda US UK Feb 2024
      • US UK Press Release Feb 1, 2024
    • OCT 6, 2023 US UK BLACK HISTORY UK >
      • OCT 2023 US UK BHM Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Oct 6th Speakers
      • Meet The Organizers Oct 2023
      • Agenda US UK October 2023
    • JUNE 2, 2023 US UK HEALTHCARE SUMMIT >
      • June 2023 US UK Healthcare Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Jun 2nd Speakers
      • Meet The Organizers June 2023
      • Agenda US UK June 2023
    • FEB 3, 2023 US Black History Month >
      • Feb 2023 US UK BHM Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Feb 3rd Speakers
      • BHM Agenda US UK Feb 2023
      • Meet The Organizers
      • US UK Press Release Feb 2023
    • OCTOBER 2022 US UK BLACK HISTORY UK >
      • Oct 2022 US UK Black History Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Oct 7th Speakers
      • Oct 7 2022 Agenda US UK
      • Meet The Organizers
    • JUNE 2022 US UK Juneteenth >
      • June 2022 US UK Juneteenth Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The June 3rd Juneteenth Speakers
      • Juneteenth Agenda US UK June 2022
      • US UK Press Release June 2022
      • Meet The Organizers
    • FEB 2022 US Black History Month >
      • Feb 2022 US UK BHM Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Feb 4th Speakers
      • BHM Agenda US UK Feb 2022
      • Meet The Organizers
      • US UK Press Release Feb 2022
    • Oct 2021 UK Black History Month >
      • Oct 8, 2021 Recording
      • Meet The Oct 8th Speakers
      • Summit Agenda Oct 2021
      • Meet The Organizers
      • US UK Press Release Oct 2021
    • AUG 19 2021 COURAGOUS CONVERSATIONS >
      • Aug 19, 2021 Recordings
      • Summit Agenda Aug 2021
      • AUG 19TH YOUTH PRESENTERS
      • Meet The Facilitators
    • US UK SUMMIT ON RACE MAY 2021 >
      • May 22, 2021 Recordings
      • Summit Agenda May 2021
      • Meet The Panel-Speakers
      • US UK Press Release May 2021
  • Transgender Webinar
  • Social Action In Boston
  • INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' RESOURCE PAGE
  • PROJECT 2025
  • FEB 7, 2025 US Black History Month
    • FEB 2025 US UK BHM Recap & Recordings
    • Meet The Feb 7th Speakers
    • Meet The Organizers Feb 2025
    • BHM Agenda US UK Feb 2025
    • US UK Press Release Feb 7, 2025
  • March 13, 2025 Virtual Breakfast
    • March 13, 2024 Speaker & Honorees
    • March 13, 2025 Agenda
Multicultural Symposium Series

Roundtable Presenters: November 5th Multicultural Conference

Picture

Agnes Chang
New Bostonians: Understanding and Working With Immigrants

Agnes Chang joined the Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians (MONB) in 2007 as the Resource Development Manager. She is responsible for grant writing, cultivating and maintaining donor relationships that support MONB initiatives. Agnes also collaborates with City departments and community organizations in the coordination and organization of events that highlight the City of Boston’s diversity, immigrant heritage and contributions.
Prior to joining MONB, Agnes’ work has focused on some of our most vulnerable populations- victims of domestic violence and persons with disabilities. She was the Director of Outreach and Program Development at the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence, a not-for-profit that works mainly with DV survivors from Asia, and served as the Program Manager at Community Work Services, Inc., an organization that provides workforce training and support services to disabled folks.


Agnes is an immigrant from Hong Kong and she is proficient in Cantonese, Mandarin and Shanghainese.
Picture

Linette Sanders
The Power of ERGs: Employee Resource Groups

Linette Sanders is an assistant vice president who works in IT/Corporate Project Services. She is an Information Security Administration Manager responsible for overseeing the Aveksa Compliance Recertification Process and has project management duties to assure that the associated corporate,
industry and external audit standards are met. Her career in financial services spans over 30 years and she has been with State Street since 2000.
Linette has a BS in Management Information Systems from Northeastern University and is a member of the Sigma Rho Epsilon and Golden Key Honor Societies.

The Power Of ERGs: Employee Resource Groups

Diversity and Inclusion are critical within today’s organizations. Employee Resource Groups have been created to help execute corporate strategies around diversity and inclusion goals.   In “The Power of ERGs-Employee Resource Groups,” Linette Sanders will cover the importance of ERGs, and will share strategies that her network at State Street Corporation has used to re-invigorate and sustain their resource group.

State Street Corporation is a leader in promoting ERGs, and currently has more than 30 in operation for its global employee population.

STATE STREET IS THE LEAD SPONSOR OF THE MULTICULTURAL SYMPOSIUM SERIES


Picture

Don West and Ken Cooper
​Boston's Pioneers In Diversity

Roundtable Topic At The Conference: Boston's Pioneers In Diversity
Speakers: Co-Authors Don West and Ken Cooper

Now that Boston has officially become a “Majority-Minority” city, with 53% of its residence non-white, it’s time to showcase the many contributions of its diverse citizens.  That’s now been done in a graphically rich new “coffee table” book: Portraits of Purpose: A Tribute To Leadership.

Portraits of Purpose is a visual chronicle of 127 Boston-based African American leaders and their allies who have continued the pursuit of freedom and justice in a post-civil rights era.   Renowned Boston photographer Don West and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kenneth J. Cooper teamed up to capture the images and shared the stories of these significant individuals of conscience.  From Charles Ogletree, Jr. and Cheng Imm Tan to Elma Lewis and the up and coming Tulaine Montgomery, these leaders of action are portrayed for the significant contributions they have made to the region…and the country.

In addition to their Roundtable, their book will be available for sale  at the conference.


====================

Don West

A seasoned photographer and consummate professional, Don captures the spirit and character of people, places and events. A newsman at the core, he likes to be where the action is.

West began his career as a freelance and news photographer, working for United Press International (UPI) and the Bay State Banner, Boston’s black weekly paper. He has since gone on to a host of photojournalistic assignments that have taken him throughout the United States, Latin America, Africa, China, Europe and the Middle East.

He is particularly proud to have served as Nelson Mandela’s photographer when he first visited Boston after release from prison, in South Africa; the official photographer for Mel King’s historic “Rainbow Coalition” Mayoral campaign; and to be called upon to cover special events of Barack Obama’s Presidential campaign in New England.


Likened to a “griot,” or people’s historian, Don uses his camera to provide visual witness to our rich diversity and collective contributions, capturing images and telling stories of individuals at work, at play, with their families, and in struggle for what they believe.

Ken Cooper

Kenneth J. Cooper is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and editor, veteran of 30 years at a major newspaper including  The Washington Post and the Boston Globe. Currently, he is the editor for The Trotter Review, an annual scholarly journal focused on the history and culture of African Americans, published by the William Monroe Trotter Institute at UMass Boston.  Independent writer for national magazines, freelance editor and consultant on journalism projects, Cooper is exploring new interests in the Middle East and is developing a major writing project, a historical narrative set in Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma.  

Learn more about the book at www.portraitsofpurpose.us
​
More Roundtable Speaker Profiles In The Next Few Days!
Nov 5th Multicultural Conference Info Here
Online Conference Registration Here
Travel To India With Carole In 2016

©2025 All Rights Reserved Carole Copeland Thomas • (508) 947-5755 • [email protected]
  • Home
  • About MSS
    • Multicultural Sympoisum Series
    • Sponsorship Packages
    • MSS Demographics
    • Webinar Series
    • About Carole >
      • Radio Talk Show
      • CCT Website
      • Support MSS
  • MSS Blog
  • Events
    • Nov 7-8, 2024 Virtual Conference >
      • Keynote Presenters 2024
      • Distinguished Panelists
      • Conference Agenda 2024
    • March 14, 2024 Virtual Breakfast >
      • March 14, 2024 Speaker & Honorees
      • March 14, 2024 Agenda
    • Nov 2-3, 2023 Virtual Conference >
      • Keynote Presenters 2023
      • Panelists & Evening Speakers
      • Conference Agenda 2023
      • Who Should Attend
    • March 9, 2023 Virtual Breakfast >
      • March 9, 2023 Speakers & Honorees
      • March 9, 2023 Breakfast Agenda
    • Nov 3-4, 2022 Virtual Conference >
      • Keynote Presenters 2022
      • Session One
      • Session Two
      • Conference Agenda 2022
      • Who Should Attend Virtual Event 2022
    • March 10, 2022 Virtual Breakfast >
      • March 10, 2022 Speakers & Honorees
      • March 10, 2022 Breakfast Agenda
    • Nov 4-5, 2021 Virtual Conference >
      • Conference Agenda 2021
      • Who Should Attend Virtual Event 2021
      • Keynote Presenters 2021
      • Session One
      • Session Two
      • Session Three
    • March 11, 2021 Virtual Breakfast >
      • 2021 REPLAY Black History Breakfast
      • 2021 Breakfast Panelists
      • 2021 Breakfast Honorees
    • Nov 5-6, 2020 Virtual Conference >
      • Conference Agenda 2020
      • Who Should Attend Virtual Events
      • Keynote Presenters 2020
      • Session # 101
      • Session # 102
      • Session # 103
      • Session # 104
    • March 12, 2020 Breakfast >
      • 2020 Breakfast Honorees
      • Breakfast Directions Colonnade
    • Nov 7, 2019 Conference >
      • Conference Agenda 2019
      • Who Should Attend 2019?
      • Parking & Public Transportation
    • March 14, 2019 Breakfast >
      • Keynote Address & Photos 2019 Breakfast
      • 2019 Breakfast Honorees
      • Breakfast Directions Mar 14th
    • Nov 1, 2018 Conference >
      • Roundtable Presenters 2018
      • Conference Agenda 2018
      • MSS Membership & Conference
      • Parking and Public Transportation
    • March 15, 2018 Breakfast >
      • 2018 Breakfast Photos
      • 2018 Breakfast Honorees
      • Sponsorship - Breakfast 2018
      • Breakfast Directions Mar 16th
    • Nov 2, 2017 Conference >
      • Parking & Public Transportation Mass Art & Design
      • Conference Agenda 2017
      • Who Should Attend?
      • Who Should Attend
      • Conference Registration
      • Ayana Corbin
      • Dr. Velda McRae Yates
      • Dr. David Nelson
      • Distinguished Panel 2017
      • Roundtable Presenters 2017
    • March 16, 2017 Breakfast >
      • Sponsorship - Breakfast
      • Register Online Here
    • Nov 3, 2016 Conference >
      • Nov 3 2016 Photo Gallery
      • 2016 Conference Agenda
      • Special Video Message
      • Conference Registration
      • Directions To UMass Boston
      • Who Should Attend
      • James E. Rooney
      • Dr. Keith Motley
      • Patrick J. Sullivan Distinguished Panel
      • Roxann C. Cooke
      • Roundtable Presenters
      • Special Speakers
    • March 3, 2016 Breakfast >
      • Ernest Washington Jr. Bio
      • Breakfast Directions & Details March 3rd
    • Nov 5 2015 Conference >
      • Nov 5 2015 Photo Gallery
      • 2015 Conference Agenda
      • Sarah and Abraham Peddiny
      • Gary Morton
      • State Street Panel Program
      • Roundtable Presenters
    • 2016 Trip To India
    • Past Events >
      • March 17, 2015 Breakfast (Rescheduled) >
        • Rev. Karla Cooper Bio
      • Nov 6, 2014 Conference >
        • 2014 Conference Agenda
        • Garth Dallas Bio
        • Rahn Dorsey Bio
      • Feb 11, 2014 Breakfast >
        • About Keynote Speaker Beth Williams
        • Getting To The Breakfast Location
      • Nov 7, 2013 Conference >
        • 2013 Conference Agenda & Topics
        • Sponsors & Advertisers
      • 2013 Caribbean Cruise >
        • Cruise Agenda
        • Cruise Fact Sheet
        • Q&A Cruise Calls
      • Feb 1, 2013 Breakfast >
        • Cassius Cash Bio
        • Getting To The Breakfast Location
      • February 2, 2012 Breakfast >
        • Juanita Abernathy Bio
        • Photos From Feb 2nd
      • 2012 Conference >
        • Conference Speakers
  • In The News
    • Black Journalist Convention In Boston >
      • Photo Highlights NABJ 2014 Convention
      • About The NABJ 2014 Convention
    • Media
    • Tribute: Dr. Roosevelt Thomas
    • Bio: Dr. Roosevelt Thomas
  • MEMBERS ONLY
    • Welcome New Members!
    • Webinar Library >
      • LGBT Issues
      • Career Advancement
      • Leadership Dynamics
      • Defining Diversity/Multiculturalism
      • Latino Legacy Webinar
      • 50 Ways Webinar
    • Members' Forum
  • Store
  • Contact Us
  • US UK SUMMIT ON RACE SERIES
    • OCT 4 2024 US UK ECONOMIC INEQUALITY >
      • OCT 2024 US UK Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Oct 4th Speakers
      • Meet The Organizers OCT 2024
      • Agenda US UK Oct 4 2024
      • US UK Press Release Oct 2024
    • JUNE 7, 2024 US UK BLACK HISTORY SUMMIT Pt 2 >
      • JUNE 2024 US UK Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The June 7th Speakers
      • Meet The Organizers June 2024
      • Agenda US UK June 2024
      • US UK Press Release June 2024
    • FEB 1, 2024 US Black History Month >
      • FEB 2024 US UK BHM Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Feb 1st Speakers
      • Meet The Organizers Feb 2024
      • BHM Agenda US UK Feb 2024
      • US UK Press Release Feb 1, 2024
    • OCT 6, 2023 US UK BLACK HISTORY UK >
      • OCT 2023 US UK BHM Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Oct 6th Speakers
      • Meet The Organizers Oct 2023
      • Agenda US UK October 2023
    • JUNE 2, 2023 US UK HEALTHCARE SUMMIT >
      • June 2023 US UK Healthcare Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Jun 2nd Speakers
      • Meet The Organizers June 2023
      • Agenda US UK June 2023
    • FEB 3, 2023 US Black History Month >
      • Feb 2023 US UK BHM Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Feb 3rd Speakers
      • BHM Agenda US UK Feb 2023
      • Meet The Organizers
      • US UK Press Release Feb 2023
    • OCTOBER 2022 US UK BLACK HISTORY UK >
      • Oct 2022 US UK Black History Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Oct 7th Speakers
      • Oct 7 2022 Agenda US UK
      • Meet The Organizers
    • JUNE 2022 US UK Juneteenth >
      • June 2022 US UK Juneteenth Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The June 3rd Juneteenth Speakers
      • Juneteenth Agenda US UK June 2022
      • US UK Press Release June 2022
      • Meet The Organizers
    • FEB 2022 US Black History Month >
      • Feb 2022 US UK BHM Recap & Recordings
      • Meet The Feb 4th Speakers
      • BHM Agenda US UK Feb 2022
      • Meet The Organizers
      • US UK Press Release Feb 2022
    • Oct 2021 UK Black History Month >
      • Oct 8, 2021 Recording
      • Meet The Oct 8th Speakers
      • Summit Agenda Oct 2021
      • Meet The Organizers
      • US UK Press Release Oct 2021
    • AUG 19 2021 COURAGOUS CONVERSATIONS >
      • Aug 19, 2021 Recordings
      • Summit Agenda Aug 2021
      • AUG 19TH YOUTH PRESENTERS
      • Meet The Facilitators
    • US UK SUMMIT ON RACE MAY 2021 >
      • May 22, 2021 Recordings
      • Summit Agenda May 2021
      • Meet The Panel-Speakers
      • US UK Press Release May 2021
  • Transgender Webinar
  • Social Action In Boston
  • INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' RESOURCE PAGE
  • PROJECT 2025
  • FEB 7, 2025 US Black History Month
    • FEB 2025 US UK BHM Recap & Recordings
    • Meet The Feb 7th Speakers
    • Meet The Organizers Feb 2025
    • BHM Agenda US UK Feb 2025
    • US UK Press Release Feb 7, 2025
  • March 13, 2025 Virtual Breakfast
    • March 13, 2024 Speaker & Honorees
    • March 13, 2025 Agenda