Dear Colleagues, We are excited to invite you to a special pre-conference session, "Let's Talk: Empowering HBCU Librarians for the Future of Democracy and Education," as part of the 2024 Membership Meeting. This session, hosted by EveryLibrary,<https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/report_project_2025?utm_campaign=projectt2025_report_no_state&utm_medium=email&utm_source=votelibraries> will take place on September 11, 2024, from 10-11 a.m. ET via Zoom. In partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, EveryLibrary<https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/> is developing a leadership development series to address the key issues facing HBCU librarians today. John Chrastka, Founder of EveryLibrary, will lead this insightful session, discussing the legislative landscape impacting academic libraries, with a particular focus on the implications of Project 2025. We will also delve into critical topics such as Values-Aligned Budgeting, Interdepartmental Relationships, the Student-to-Scholar Pipeline, Marketing to Gain Support, Alumni Engagement and Culture Building, and the Leadership Development Series. This session is a chance to share your needs, give feedback on proposed topics, and ask questions about library advocacy. Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself and your institution to navigate the future of democracy and education. We will also explore additional training opportunities with EveryLibrary. Please register here: Let's Talk: Empowering HBCU Librarians for the Future of Democracy and Education<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrc-2trTgvGdM7iNmAv6Fm6pRi37c6VAuq> We look forward to your participation! Best regards, Shaneé Yvette Willis, M.Div/MLS Program Manager at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Phone: (678) 210-5801 ext. 103 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: swillis@hbculibraries.org<mailto:swillis@hbculibraries.org> Follow this link HBCU Library Alliance 10th Membership Meeting<https://www.hbculibraries.org/meeting-2024.html> for updates on the Membership Meeting!