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February 28, 2026 Black History Month: Power Without Permission

Most cities love to talk about inclusion. These four New Leaders Council alumni actually do something about it. They’re changing policy, changing who gets to make it, how rooms get filled, and what leadership looks like when it’s done right. Disability Pride Month shouldn’t be the only time we pay attention. These leaders have been reshaping systems, challenging assumptions, and building stronger communities long before July rolled around. They’ll be doing it long after it ends. The question is: Will you be paying attention?

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December 12, 2025 NLC 2026 Fellows Announcement

Conference season is here and the energy is absolutely electric. Fall means business, and these conferences are where your next power move gets made. While everyone else is thinking about pumpkin spice, you’re thinking about positioning yourself in rooms where decisions happen, deals close, and futures get written. From D.C. power corridors to Houston boardrooms to Tulsa’s legacy of resilience, here’s your roadmap to the conversations that matter.

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October 16, 2025 From Texas to Tulsa: Immigration, Identity, and Power at NLC Summit

Conference season is here and the energy is absolutely electric. Fall means business, and these conferences are where your next power move gets made. While everyone else is thinking about pumpkin spice, you’re thinking about positioning yourself in rooms where decisions happen, deals close, and futures get written. From D.C. power corridors to Houston boardrooms to Tulsa’s legacy of resilience, here’s your roadmap to the conversations that matter.

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September 23, 2025 New NLC National Board Members: September 2025

New Leaders Council (NLC) is proud to welcome 10 new members to our National Board of Directors. This expansion marks an important milestone as NLC strengthens its commitment to equipping proximate leaders across the country with the training, community, and support to create lasting change. Disability Pride Month shouldn’t be the only time we pay attention. These leaders have been reshaping systems, challenging assumptions, and building stronger communities long before July rolled around. They’ll be doing it long after it ends. The question is: Will you be paying attention?

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September 16, 2025 Your Fall Conference Calendar: Where Power Players Gather to Shape What’s Next

Conference season is here and the energy is absolutely electric. Fall means business, and these conferences are where your next power move gets made. While everyone else is thinking about pumpkin spice, you’re thinking about positioning yourself in rooms where decisions happen, deals close, and futures get written. From D.C. power corridors to Houston boardrooms to Tulsa’s legacy of resilience, here’s your roadmap to the conversations that matter.

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July 30, 2025 Rewrite the Rules: 4 Disability Leaders Shaping the Future

Most cities love to talk about inclusion. These four New Leaders Council alumni actually do something about it. They’re changing policy, changing who gets to make it, how rooms get filled, and what leadership looks like when it’s done right. Disability Pride Month shouldn’t be the only time we pay attention. These leaders have been reshaping systems, challenging assumptions, and building stronger communities long before July rolled around. They’ll be doing it long after it ends. The question is: Will you be paying attention?

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