A promotional banner for the Early Care and Education Conference presented by The Urban Child Institute, scheduled for October 24-25, 2025 in Memphis, TN, featuring colorful polka dots and a side photo of a young girl writing on a whiteboard during a classroom activity.

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Image of three conference keynote speakers with colorful text and graphics. The woman on the left is Dr. Kandace Thomas, Executive Director of First 8 Memphis. The man in the center is DJ Pryor, an actor, comedian, father, and advocate. The woman on the right is Dr. Deborah Reed, Director of the Tennessee Reading Research Center. The title at the top reads 'Conference Keynotes', with decorative stars and colorful circles in the background.
Meet DJ Pryor
Meet DJ Pryor
Meet Dr. Deborah Reed
Meet Dr. Deborah Reed
Smiling woman with short curly black hair and earrings, wearing a dark purple top, next to a quote about a conference from Kandace Thomas, F8M Executive Director, promoting early childhood education event in Memphis, TN on October 24-25, 2025.
A promotional flyer for the First Eight Memphis Early Care and Education Conference, October 24-25, 2025, in Memphis, TN. The flyer features a smiling adult and a child high-fiving. The text highlights a two-day experience for early childhood professionals to connect, grow, and lead, with phrases like 'Join Us!' and words like 'Innovate,' 'Inspire,' and 'Impact.'
A pregnant woman with dark hair and wearing a gray T-shirt standing near a window, resting her hand on her belly and looking down with a peaceful expression.
An African American family of three, with a woman, man, and toddler, sharing a joyful moment together indoors. The woman and man are holding the toddler, who is smiling and laughing, as they interact closely.
An older woman and a young boy reading a book together on a sofa.
A young boy wearing a yellow shirt sitting on a colorful carpet with a wide smile, holding a book, in a classroom with bookshelves filled with children's books in the background.
A teacher and a young girl in a classroom. The teacher, a man with a beard in a plaid shirt, is giving a high five to a girl with braided hair. Two other girls are sitting on the colorful carpet, watching. The classroom has educational posters on the
Young children with a teacher in a colorful classroom, some raising their hands, participating in an activity on the rug.
A young girl in a white shirt with braids and a white bow in her hair is holding magnetic letters on a whiteboard. She is smiling and appears to be in a classroom setting, with colorful educational posters in the background.
A young girl and a woman happily playing with colorful wooden building blocks at a table, giving each other high fives.
A woman hugging a baby amidst a warmly lit indoor setting.
A woman breastfeeding a baby in a sunlit room with large windows, a black lamp, and a table with books and a decorative deer figurine.