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Jul 20 • 4 tweets • 4 min read
And so it begins: Today we kick off #NULCONF22 with an opening press conference!

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“We gather at a time of crisis, a time of challenge and a time America stands at a crossroad.

We gather with power, pride, grit and determination to meet the challenges.” -@MARCMORIAL

#NULCONF22
The goal? Life transformation, as Greater Washington Urban League President George Lambert put it. #NULCONF22 Image
“It feels powerful to connect with humans, to connect with friends, to connect with people, to recharge our batteries.” -@MARCMORIAL

Welcome to DC! #NULCONF22 ImageImageImage

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