Career Gear to Honor African-American Role Models on Martin Luther King Day
NEW YORK -- African-American men from the worlds of business and entertainment will be recognized for their volunteerism with the national non-profit organization Career Gear, at a Gentlemen’s Giving Honoree and Recognition Reception on Monday, Jan. 17 -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The event, hosted by La Belle Vie will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tillman’s Lounge, 165 W. 26th St., in Manhattan.
Jay Alexander Martin, vice president of FUBU, and Rodney Gill, vice president of BET network, will serve as masters of ceremonies, and notable trombonist Jeff Bradshaw of Hidden Beach Records will perform.
Among the honorees will be guest speakers Tyson Beckford, model, actor and philanthropist, John Starks, former NBA all-star with the New York Knicks, and Johnny Davis, former NBA player and current assistant coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Career Gear has helped more than 25,000 men become self-sufficient members of society since its inception in 1999. The organization provides interview counseling, business attire, and other vital services to men of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.
SOURCE:http://theloop21.com/news/career-gear-honor-african-american-role-models-martin-luther-king-day
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