DEBRA ANN BYRD TO BE HONORED AS WOMAN OF THE YEAR by The RIVERSIDE CLUB of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women Clubs Inc.
You are cordially invited to attend the 33rd Annual Founders’ Day Observance Saluting Outstanding Citizens who are preserving Arts and Culture in the Community of Harlem.
Voza Rivers and Debra Ann Byrd. Photo by Lia Chang
THE EVENT:
This Special Afternoon Event will feature an awards presentation to Debra Ann Byrd and her esteemed colleagues, who include: Joan Pritchard, Shirley Taylor, Voza Rivers and Stephanie Davis. Followed by a theatrical performance of DUTCHMAN, the Award-winning play by Amiri Baraka and a post Reception.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 1:00pm
WHERE:
The National Black Theatre
2031-33 5th Avenue @ 125th Street
New York, NY 10035
TICKETS:
$60 Donation. For Reservations and Information Please Call: Betty G. Smith (917) 972-1994 or Renee L. Parris-Scott (917) 755-5571.
MORE ABOUT THE CLUB:
Founded in 1935 | http://nanbpwc.org/history.html
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