Why Our Presence There Mattered? “If you’re not at the table, you’re probably on the menu.” That truth framed our presence at the 34th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit , held last weekend at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, California , and hosted by the renowned Tavis Smiley . This year’s convening was especially significant, bringing together candidates for Governor of California, a seat currently held by Governor Gavin Newsom. The summit included a Candidate