Urban League of Hampton Roads Young Professionals Team With Tidewater Community College

Feb. 1, 2012 - PRLog -- (Norfolk, Va.) — On Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, the Urban League of Hampton Roads Young Professionals (ULHRYP) will partner with Tidewater Community College (TCC) to hold the 10th Annual Legacies Black History Month awards celebration. Hosted by Ariane Aramburo, co-host of WAVY-TV 10's Hampton Roads Show, is a free black-tie red-carpet event which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Roper Performing Arts Center in Norfolk and is open to the public.

"Legacies was created in 2002 to be an intergenerational program with components tailored to all ages," explains Edith White, president and chief executive officer of the Urban League's Hampton Roads chapter. "The awards program was developed to recognize those in the community who continue a legacy of service, excellence and giving as part of their daily lives. Our ULHRYP group does an outstanding job of producing this highly anticipated event annually. It truly is the highlight of our endeavors."

In commemoration of the event's 10th year, Legacies's theme is B.E.A.M. — Bridging the gap, Empowering people, Advocating for the community and Making a difference. The theme serves to highlight the Urban League's local, regional, and national call-to-action mission. Ensuring a heritage of its own, the Urban League of Hampton Roads has a rich legacy of empowering, inspiring and cultivating citizens throughout the community.

This year, Legacies will honor the following community leaders:
•   Dr. Alvin Schexnider, Silver Star Award for Education
•   Chavis Harris, Silver Star Award for Diversity  
•   Debra Flores, Silver Star Award for Health Families and Communities
•   Francina Harrison, Silver Star Award for Jobs/Employment
•   Joe Newman and Habitat for Humanity, Silver Star Award for Community Service

For more information, media inquiries, or to RSVP, please contact Sareeta Spriggs at 757-509-0719 or Quwania Jefferson at 757-537-4644, or visit www.ulhryp.org/legacies.
About ULHRYP

ULHRYP is an auxiliary organization of the Urban League of Hampton Roads. The auxiliary serves as an empowerment forum for individuals, ages 21 through 40, who live and work throughout the 13 municipalities that make up the Hampton Roads region of southeastern Virginia.