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​SUCCESS of the Single Moms ​​who attend our events. 
The Speak Up Empowerment Foundation 
and AATCLC and Finishing the Fight present
"Why Are You Targeting ME?"
A Smoking Education Workshop 
Saturday June 7th - 11am to 2pm
Faithful Central Bible Church - Trinity Building, Level A
​333 W. Florence Ave. - Inglewood, 90301
Calling ALL Smokers:
Join Us for an informative smoking education workshop and find out more about the predatory marketing tactics used to target the African American community.
SEAT SPACES ARE LIMITED - SIGN UP SOON!
Scan the flyer then use the QR Code to register for the workshop. There will be free parking, lunch, gift card for attendees.  We hope to see you there... Yes, You Can!!!  
Looking Forward
​​Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. Announces its Community Engagement Health & Wellness Series​
Beginning Spring 2025, we will offer our health education workshop series highlighting the predatory marketing practices directed to BIPOC communities by various industries. ​Please join us for this informative series filled with fun and knowledge for the entire family.  There are also opportunities for community organizations to showcase their health & wellness products and services.
The Signature Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum is:
This is an annual celebration that demonstrates our strong commitment to creating an impact in the community - ​and to provide single parents, especially Single Moms, access to critical community resources, educational services, and increased economic opportunities. ​Our principal partners are Sullivan International, Inc. ​& Long Beach Community Improvement League.
     The Program offers these amenities:
​~ Expert Speakers on a Variety of Relevant Topics ~
Q & A w/Speakers ~ 3-Course Lunch  
~ Giveaways ~ Complimentary Childcare ~
~ Vendor Resources ~ Mentor/Coaching Program ~
​​Please scroll down & take a glance at our previous empowerment forum events, in pictures.
And, then share our cutting edge program's information with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, ​church members or anyone else who can benefit from it... Yes, You Can!​
A Glance Back at the 2025 Empowerment Forum 
Educational & Economic Empowerment to Succeed!
Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc.,  (501.c.3), Sullivan International, and the Long Beach Community Improvement League collaborated on Saturday, April 19, 2025 to host another successful Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum at the Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel. 

The event's attendees included single parents from the Greater Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County communities!
Looking Ahead... Stay tuned for details about the 10th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum!
 2026 Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum 
To Be Announced!
​Saturday, April TBD, 2026
Long Beach Airport Marriott | Grand Ballroom
​Long Beach, CA 90815
2025 Community Empowerment Leader Honorees
Ms. Lori Barr, Trustee Vivian Malauulu, Mrs. Paula Wood
We Like to Close Out Every Year... by delivering blessings upon blessings upon blessings!
​Our new 2025 community supporter, the Montford Point Marine Association, Chapter 8 made a generous toy donation just in time to make an impressive impact within our service area for the holidays! And, this put smiles on the faces of many happy Single Moms and their children. 
Women Blessing Women invited SUEF, Inc. to participate in their 5th Thanksgiving holiday shopping spree to promote food security for many Single Moms. And, Faithful Central Bible Church hosted the Magic Johnson's Holiday Hope 2023 community food & gift distribution event. 
A Glance Back at the 2023 Empowerment Forum
Focused Forward to Success - In Person!
Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc., 501.c.3, continued a longstanding collaboration with Sullivan International and the LBCIL to host the 7th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 22, 2023. ​Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson & Assemblyman Mike Gipson stopped by to support the event - and our 2023 CEL Honoree Congresswoman Maxine Waters stayed to give the attendees a photo opportunity!
A Glance Back at the 2024 Empowerment Forum
Focused on Success!
Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc.,  (501.c.3), Sullivan International, Inc. and LBCIL collaborated on Saturday, April 20, 2024 to host its 8th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum, an anual celebration for Single Moms.  And, whatever the question, we had the answers... ​Yes, You Can! ​Elevate Your Game!! Just Do It!!!
​A Glance Back at the 2021 Empowerment Forum 
An Innovative Hosting Concept!
​A Glance Back at the 2022 Empowerment Forum
​Continue to Zoom & Succeed!
Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (501.c.3) had to think on its feet and reimage the 5th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on Saturday April 24, 2021 because of Covid-19 health concerns. The pre-Mother's Day event was streamed online using the ZOOM platform. The virtual transition increased registration participation and attracted viewers from as faraway as the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Maryland. The program received recognition proclamations from both the Senate and Mayor. 
Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. collaborated with its primary partners Sullivan International and the Long Beach Community Improvement League to host the 6th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum (virtually) on April 23, 2022.  ​​This popular community forum & celebration was live streamed via Zoom from the LB Airport Marriott. Attendees experienced expert speakers; vendors; and numerous cash card & gas card giveaways. ​ ​
The 2020 Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum was postponed due to the health concerns posed by Covid-19
A Glance Back at the 2018 Empowerment Forum
A Venue Change!
Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. hosted its 3rd Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 21, 2018. The program was recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal; and received a City Proclamation from Long Beach Mayor, Dr. Robert Garcia. The new ​Ms. Single Mom Mentor Program was also introduced to help attendees get connected! 
A Glance Back at the 2019 Empowerment Forum
Garnered More Support!
Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc., Sullivan International and Long Beach Community Improvement League collaborated to host its 4th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 13, 2019, which included breakfast, lunch, and childcare. 30+ attendees signed up to become connected with a seasomed Mentor/Life Coach!

A Glance Back at the 2016 Inaugural Empowerment Forum 
It Exceeded Expectations!

A Glance Back at the 2017 Empowerment Forum
​Received 1st Mayoral Proclamation!

The Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. hosted its Inaugural Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 16, 2016. This signature event was presented in conjunction with Sullivan International, Inc., the Human Resource & Employee Development partner to offer mentor opportunities; and, the Long Beach Community Improvement League, to provide complimentary childcare. 

Ms. Robbie Butler of Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc., in conjunction with Ms. Barbara Sullivan-George of Sullivan International and Dr. Farah Khaleghi of Long Beach Community Improvement League, hosted the 2nd Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 22, 2017. The event received a Proclamation from LB Mayor, Dr. Robert Garcia.

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