Local Police Association Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary With MSNBC Political Analyst Michael Eric Dyson
Dallas, TX (BlackNews.com) — The Black Police Association of Greater Dallas is hosting their 40th Anniversary Gala co-chaired by Senator Royce West and Toni Brinker Pickens, Founder and CEO of Operation Blue Shield, at the Hyatt Regency- Reunion Tower in Dallas, Texas, November 7th, 2015. VIP Reception for dignitaries and special guests will be held at 6:30 p.m. with Dinner and Gala to follow at 7:30 p.m.
“We will be commemorating four decades of commitment to our members and community, and respectfully pay homage to our founding members and former presidents of our esteemed organization,” according to Cletus Judge, the Black Police Association President.
The Black Police Association of Greater Dallas will be honoring founding members of the organization as well as awarding community leaders who have made special contributions to the success of the organization over the past 40 years. The association is also proud to announce keynote speaker Michael Eric Dyson, named by Ebony as one of the hundred most influential black Americans, Georgetown Professor, author, New York Times Contributing Opinion Writer and MSNBC Political Analyst.
Since 1975, the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas has worked to improve the working environment of law enforcement officers within the police and to enhance racial harmony and quality of service to all sections of the community. You can find the association carrying out its mission by volunteering to feed the homeless, providing thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving students, hosting holiday toy giveaways, feeding needy families during holidays, mentoring children and young adults, hosting community events and being both advocates and activist for social and economic justice.
The Black Police Association of Greater Dallas hopes to continue to bridge any gaps that remain between the police and the community striving forward for the next 40 years.
The BPA was founded and forged in the basic principles of fairness and equality. At a time when the disparate treatment of people of color and women was the open norm at the Dallas Police Department; our founders who were mocked and warned to not organize, pressed forward despite opposition and birthed the organization of which we are now the benefactors, says Cletus Judge, On this celebratory night we will be celebrating our theme Building Bridges, Enabling Opportunities. The ticket price for the Gala is $75 or $750 for a table of ten. Purchase tickets at http://bpa40.eventbrite.com.
For more information on the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas, please visit www.BPADallas.org
About the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas
The Black Police Association of Greater Dallas, POA consists of 650 sworn officers/deputies, whom have taken an oath to maintain law and order for Dallas citizens, and represent the finest element of the community. You can be assured that each and every day, the BPA is working diligently to build a safe and prosperous environment for everyone; especially Dallas children. The Black Police Association of Greater Dallas is proud of the various communities, regional, state and national charities who benefit from their support and involvement.
The Black Police Association of Greater Dallas has proudly served the community of Dallas for the last Forty years. They are committed to not only the safety of our citizens and business but to providing charitable contributions to those in our community who need our help the most.
