Convention events in New Orleans kick off on Thursday, Aug. 22, including:

- The Be the One Symposium at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCC) from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a Veterans Yoga Project session before;
- The arrival of the American Legion Riders Legacy Run at Post 267 in Jefferson, La., in the afternoon.

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