Twenty-five African American women to be honored at Anniversary Gala for Denver community newspaper
Singer Dianne Reeves, Little Rock Nine Carlotta LaNier, DNC Chair Elbra Wedgeworth among honorees
Denver, CO (BlackNews.com) — The Denver Urban Spectrum, an award-winning monthly publication, has been spreading the news about people of color since 1987. From national headlines to the celebration of local “African Americans Who Make a Difference,” the paper, with a distribution of over 25,000, has been a driving force within the Denver metro African American community for 25 years.
To celebrate the silver anniversary, a four-day slate of community events are planned, culminating with a black tie awards dinner honoring 25 “Timeless Legends” – women who hail from Denver, many who are internationally known. The recipients include Grammy award-winning singer Dianne Reeves, the Little Rock Nine’s Carlotta LaNier, former Denver City Councilwoman and 2008 DNC Chair Elbra Wedgeworth, internationally-known choreographer Cleo Parker Robinson, and former First Lady of Denver Wilma Webb.
The gala will be Saturday, April 28, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel, 3801 Quebec St., in Denver. Former Speaker of the House Terrance Carroll will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and the Honorable Mayor Michael Hancock and First Lady Mary Louise Lee are the honorary chairs. Entertainment will be provided by The Julius Show. Sculptor Ed Dwight has been commissioned to design the Timeless Legends awards.
Saturday morning’s event will be dedicated to youth. Families are invited to attend “It’s Your Time,” an educational and health youth rally from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Montbello High School, 5000 Crown Blvd., in Denver. The special guest speaker is author and self-made millionaire Dr. Farrah Gray who will address the 12-18 year old students. Also included in the activities will be live entertainment and remarks from Denver City Councilman Chris Herndon.
Other celebration events include “A Moment In Time,” a VIP kick off reception at the Blair Caldwell African American Research Library on Wednesday, April 25 and a “A Time for Laughter,” a night of comedy featuring local comedians on Thursday, April 26 at the Improv.
For more information on events, tickets, tables, volunteer opportunities or sponsorship, call 303-292-6446 or visit, A Celebration of Time, http://bit.ly/HAVf5O.
About the Denver Urban Spectrum:
Since 1987, the Denver Urban Spectrum newspaper has been spreading the news about people of color. The Denver Urban Spectrum’s 25th anniversary is a celebration of community, youth, progress, entrepreneurship and leadership. With a distribution of over 25,000, the Denver Urban Spectrum is the most sought-after community publication in the Denver metro area. For more information, visit www.denverurbanspectrum.com or call 303-292-6446.
About Ed Dwight:
A man whose resume reads: former Air Force Test Pilot, America’s First African American Astronaut Candidate, IBM Computer Systems Engineer, Aviation Consultant, Restaurateur, Real Estate Developer and Construction Entrepreneur can best be described as a true renaissance man. For the last 30+ years, Ed has focused his direction on fine art sculptures, large-scale memorials and public art projects. Dwight has become one of the most prolific and insightful sculptors in America. For more information, visit www.eddwight.com or call 303-329-9040.
About Dr. Farrah Gray:
Raised on the impoverished South side of Chicago, Dr. Gray defied the odds and became a self-made millionaire by the age of 14. At the age of 21, he received an Honorary Doctorate degree of Humane Letters from Allen University. In his rise from poverty to national and international prominence as an entrepreneurial icon and pre-eminent power speaker, Dr. Gray has inspired millions around the world. At the age of 26, he has achieved more than many achieve in a lifetime. For more information, visit www.drfarrahgray.com or call 702-878-8665.
