2023-2024 Letter from the Chair
Howdy,
My name is Alexis Brown and my partner is Jianna Cunningham. It is our pleasure to serve as your Co-Executive Chairs for the 2023-2024 Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference (SBSLC).
This is our 35th conference and we are excited to host a record-breaking year.
SBSLC History
In 1989, SBSLC started at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Our students wanted to set an example of what Black Excellence looked like on a campus that needed a visual representation of it. That initial example resulted in 35 years of impact in the Southwestern region. SBSLC has impacted the lives of students and staff at colleges and universities around the United States. The conference provides students with the ability to engage and learn from one another in an environment dedicated to empowering Black/African American students.
Why is SBSLC Important
SBSLC is important because it honors authenticity and the development of student leaders. We believe the conference allows a safe space for students to develop into the best version of themselves. No matter the role you play in the conference, you’re bound to grow through attending our workshops, networking with prestigious companies, and building lifelong connections with your peers.
2023-2024 Theme and Vision
The theme for the 2023-2024 Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference is “ The Conquest to Success: Defining a New Tomorrow.” When many hear the word conquest, the word destiny often follows. This experience will allow participants to identify the key components of their success stories by conquering the challenging situations of life. Good leadership comes with imperfection and understanding that everyone’s pathway to success is different. It’s time to stop dwelling on the past and focus on the new tomorrow. There’s only one author for this story and that chapter starts with you.
Our vision is to “provide participants with an opportunity to discover what success entails in today’s society. In life, everyone’s success story follows different navigation, the conquest to success is to be written by you. So, throughout the conference, participants will be encouraged to proclaim what personal triumph looks like in their ordained future. Within our assembly of students, leaders will develop strategies to grow personally and professionally as they conquer their quest of being collegiate leaders of the 21st century.”
Closing
We would like to formally invite you to this year’s conference. Come join us for an unforgettable experience to captivate memories of a lifetime. We hope to see everyone soon!
See you on the conquest,
Alexis Brown ‘24
‘23-’24 Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference Co-Executive Chair
Psychology Major, Public Health Minor
Jianna Cunningham ‘25
‘23-’24 Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference Co-Executive Chair
Education Human Resource Development Major, Business Minor
