REFORM (Resiliency. Empowerment. Faith. Overcomer) Inc. will present the second annual Sister Friend Empowerment Expo (SFEE) Friday and Saturday, April 5-6, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Early registration ends Thursday, Feb. 28.
The keynote speaker will be national gospel recording artist Jekalyn Carr with guest appearance by Instagram phenom Karlton “Not Karlton Banks” Humes.
Melrita M. Johnson is president and founder of REFORM Inc., a 501c3 non-profit corporation, which works to empower youth and young adults ages 10-24.
Sister Friend Empowerment Expo will expose attendees to tools needed to create a healthier lifestyle. It is intended to promote health, encourage, educate, inspire and give tools to participants to aid them in overcoming obstacles, continue to have faith in themselves and to empower them, according to a news release.
The event will include health screenings, education, motivational speakers and an array of vendors. The event will also offer clinicians continuing education units/hours.
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Key sponsors include the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission, The Chosen One Professional Services (TCOPS) LLC and Arkansas Minority Health Commission, according to a news release.
REFORM Inc. is also accepting sponsorships and donations until March 1 and donations can be tax deductible. Donations for advertisements for the commemorative booklet are available until March 16.
Early bird registration ends Feb. 28. Regular registration will be March 1-29. Registration can be completed at www.reformincarkansas.org, on Eventbrite, at the office at 819 W. Sixth Ave. or by calling 870-872-3676.
Early bird registration for the SFEE Track 1: Two people may register together for $90 for both days. Single registration is $50 for both days or $30 per day for single registration. For other registration prices and details, visit www.reformincarkansas.org or contact Melrita M. Johnson at 870-872-3676 or reformarkansas@yahoo.com.