There will also be forums centered on health, wealth, and Black women in Fortune 500 executive leadership. Morton, gospel recording artist Dorinda Clark-Cole, DJ Vince Adams, and musicians Gritz and Jelly Butter. National Convention entertainers and special guests will include award-winning singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, Bishop Paul S. Drum Major Mickey and local high school bands will also perform including Jones High, the first public school for African Americans in Orlando, established in 1895. At “Homecoming Night”, JJ Families will wear college paraphernalia of their choice. In honor of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Jack and Jill of America in collaboration with Disney on the Yard, will host “Homecoming Night.” Disney on the Yard is dedicated to building a community for HBCU alumni across The Walt Disney Company and providing meaningful opportunities for students. Taylor is being recognized for her contributions to advance the African American community as former Editor-in-Chief at Essence and her commitment to enhance the lives of children as Founder and CEO of National CARES Mentoring Movement-a national leader in the recruitment, training, and engagement of Black mentors. Taylor will receive induction as the organization’s second honorary member following Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President Emerita of the Children’s Defense Fund.
