MEDIA ADVISORY | INVITATION TO ATTEND
WHO:
Pride Magazine, Charlotte’s premier African American magazine
WHAT:
Will honor 25 years of success in at the 25th annual Pride Awards celebration. The evening will be filled with excitement and surprises.
WHEN:
Friday, January 26, 2018 | 12:00 Noon – Luncheon & Awards
WHERE:
Westin Charlotte
601 S. College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
WHY:
For 25 years, the Pride Awards has recognized and celebrated achievement in Charlotte’s African American community. This year the gala highlights 25 years of success in Charlotte. This year’s event will explore the topic “Are the generations really so different?”
Panelists include:
• Righteous Keitt, Junior at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology
• Carrie B. Cook, Founding Executive Director, Greenlight Fund
• Patrick C. Graham, President & CEO, Charlotte Works
• Alma Adams, Congresswoman, 12th Congressional District
INTERVIEW/ PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:
Conduct interviews with Pride Magazine CEO Dee Dixon, panelists,
award winners and community leaders
MEDIA: All attending media should register with Nepherterra Best at the event by emailing neph@pridecommunications.net or calling 414.704.9932.