juneteenth forum

From Legacy to Leadership Celebrating Juneteenth & Cultural Diversity Reflecting, Honoring & Uplifting the Powerful Vibrant Black Cultures that Continue to Shape our World

NADO EMMANUEL

HOST AND MODARATOR

Emmanuel Nado is a radio journalist, producer, and host known for his work with KALW radio in San Francisco, particularly for producing and hosting the program "Africa Mix," which features African music and culture. He is also a teacher of French at the Alliance Française de San Francisco, and previously taught at other language institutes. Nado is originally from Côte d'Ivoire, a country known as a crossroads of African music.

CHRIS JACKSON

THE BRAND OF RAPTICORE INC.

Chris "CJ" Jackson | Founder of Show Love Stack Blessings | Podcast Host | Sales Athlete Born with Oakland’s soul and raised in Tiburon’s scenic embrace, CJ lives life unapologetically authentic, dancing like no one’s watching. A former Wagner Men’s Basketball captain who led his team to a top-8 national scoring rank. CJ now channels that same fire as Director of Sales at Rapticore, driving AI-powered cybersecurity solutions for the most highly regulated organizations. From slinging drinks as a part-time bartender to Acting, Modeling, Singing, and VO. CJ is a master of connection, blending emotional intelligence with a free-spirited hustle.

Proud of his heritage, a devoted dad, and a community builder, CJ’s launching Show Love Stack Blessings, a podcast spreading love, resilience, and real talk. Tune in for stories that inspire, uplift, and remind you to live free and lead with purpose. Let’s stack blessings together!

Connect with him on Linked, Insta Gram, and Facebook @chrisj1415

FREDERICK JORDAN

FOUNDER - Jordan, John’s

Mathis & Pierce

Jordan is president of F.E. Jordan Associates Inc., which has offices in San Francisco and Oakland. He has directed the planning, design, environmental impact, construction management, overhead development, and maintenance planning on more than 35 rail transit projects in California. His experience includes all areas of rail transit construction for heavy rail, light rail, commuter rail, cable car rail, people-mover rail, Caltrain commuter rail, and Amtrak railroad systems. He also has experience directing the design and construction of highways and bridges in the Bay Area as well as the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. He has been a member of the California High Speed Rail Business Advisory Council for five years and he directed his firm’s work on the planning and design of the Massachusetts Section of the Northeast Corridor High-Speed Rail Project. In the capacity of a local Black Historian, Frederick brings us a different perspective on Black History that is not generally well known. Mr. Jordan is also a licensed professional engineer in 15 states whose engineering and construction management firm, F. E. Jordan Associates, Inc., was the first black civil engineering company in California in 1968. He assumed leadership of the effort to support civil rights when bills to abolish affirmative action first emerged in the California Assembly. Mr. Jordan serves on various boards and business networks. He is the current Chair of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce. He is a past board member of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, the Urban League of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, and The Greenlining Institute. In 2019, California State Treasurer, Fiona Ma, appointed him to serve on the California High-Speed Rail Peer Review

BRIGETTE LEBLANC

President & CEO - The San Francisco Black Chamber of Commerce

His experience includes all areas of rail transit construction for heavy rail, light rail, commuter rail, cable car rail, people-mover rail, Caltrain commuter rail, and Amtrak railroad systems. He also has experience directing the design and construction of highways and bridges in the Bay Area as well as the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. He has been a member of the California High Speed Rail Business Advisory Council for five years and he directed his firm’s work on the planning and design of the Massachusetts Section of the Northeast Corridor High Speed Rail Project. In the capacity of a local Black Historian, Frederick brings us a different perspective on Black History that is not generally well known. Mr. Jordan is also a licensed professional engineer in 15 states whose engineering and construction management firm, F. E. Jordan Associates, Inc., was the first black civil engineering company in California in 1968. He assumed leadership of the effort to support civil rights when bills to abolish affirmative action first emerged in the California Assembly.

Mr. Jordan serves on various boards and business networks. He is the current Chair of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce. He is a past board member of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, the Urban League of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, and The Greenlining Institute. In 2019, California State Treasurer, Fiona Ma, appointed him to serve on the California High-Speed Rail Peer Review

KELDAUZIK

Musician, Entrepeneur, Actor

Kelda Williams (Born Kelda Williams; 04, April 1983), also known by his stage name Keldamuzik aka “Diva” is an American artist, singer, songwriter, producer, TV host, writer, actress, and entrepreneur. Born in Bay Area, known for her hit singles “Queen for A Night” and “Thirsty” which are both on her 4th studio album, Diva TV (2010). Has toured internationally with R&B singer Lloyd, Kid Ink, and Jah Cure. Songs from her 4 albums have featured on MTV’s “Real World” and Oxygen channel’s “Bad Girls Club”. Diva extracts her entrepreneurial skills with Tamz – The World’s Flyest Beret. Additionally, as a passionate communicator, Keldamuzik launched her podcast, “Diva Talk Podcast,” on iHeartRadio. Through this platform, she engages with listeners, sharing her insights, experiences, and conversations with industry professionals.