Kick Off Special Event
February 29, 2008
It is with pleasure and pride that we announce the establishment of the Ossie Davis Endowment. The kickoff event will take place on February 29, 2008 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Labor Center, 310 West 43rd Street (New York City). Reception at 6 pm. Program begins at 7 pm. The event is underwritten by the generous support of New York Life Insurance Company. The space has been graciously donated by 1199 SEIU Bread and Roses Cultural Project.
The star-studded evening will include Ossie’s wife and lifelong partner Ruby Dee, Lou Gossett, Jr., Alan Alda, and Reverend James A. Forbes. There will also be a special musical performance by Odetta. Tickets are $50.00 and $100.00 and may be purchased at www.OssieDavisEndowment.com.
The Campaign for the Ossie Davis Endowment will support Ossie Davis Scholars, African American college students charged with continuing his life of artistic activism through their educational and professional choices. The Campaign was established by friends of Mr. Davis, with the blessing of the Davis family. The National Heritage Foundation (NHF) is receiving tax-deductible donations for the Campaign. The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will administer the Endowment.
event hotline at 917.593.9400
or visit www.ossiedavisendowment.com
you may send your tax-deductible donation to:
730 Riverside Drive, Suite 4BB
Harlem, New York 10031
Posted on February 23, 2008 by narmer