Black Pearls honour scholarship recipients for academic excellence

Sept. 4, 2012 - PRLog -- Black Pearls Community Services, Inc. (Black Pearls) will celebrate some of our most accomplished young women by awarding them the scholarships at the Black T.I.E. (Togetherness Inspiring Enhancement) Charity Brunch 2012.

This year’s charity brunch once again shines a light on some of the future leaders
in the Greater Toronto Area. As a grassroots organization, Black Pearls lends a
“helping hand” to young black women that aspire to reach their life long goals
and dreams.

At the 6th annual Black T.I.E. (Togetherness Inspiring Enhancement) Charity Event, Black Pearls will award five academic scholarships at the September 23rd brunch, held at The Columbus Event Centre (901 Lawrence Ave. W.). Recognizing our recipients’ strengths not only in academia, but their impact within their respective communities.

"Every bit of support counts and with tuition costs escalating each year, scholarships like these become even more important in assisting students to realize their dreams”, says Kimberley Tull, Black Pearls’ Executive Director.

This year’s keynote speaker is outstanding journalist, author and motivational
speaker, Pauleanna Reid. To learn more about Ms. Reid, visit http://www.pauleannareid.com. The event will be hosted by the talented Rachael-
Lea Rickards, founder and artistic director of Broadway Bound Theatre Academy
(http://www.broadwayboundacademy.com/), actress and playwright (da Kink in
my Hair and I am NOT a Dinner Mint). There will also be live entertainment by
spoken-word artist Yusra Khogali (https://www.facebook.com/yusraspokenword)
and violinist Andrew. N. Forde (www.andrewforde.com/violinist) and singer Diane
Seaton.

Tickets to the Black T.I.E. Charity brunch are $50 per person and $800 for a table. For ticket and event information, visit www.black-pearls.org/BP/Events.html

About the Black T.I.E. Charity Event
Since 2005, Black Pearls Community Services, Inc. has raised more than $8,000
for charity and scholarships through the Black T.I.E. Charity Event. The group
has donated money to the Toronto Argos' Stop the Violence program, Make-a-
Wish Foundation and since 2007 has awarded eleven scholarships to
outstanding Black female students. Through the Black Pearls Scholarship Fund
(BPSF), Black Pearls’ charitable organization, Black Pearls awards scholarships
to Afro-Canadian women who excel in various areas including academic
achievement, community involvement, leadership, athleticism, arts and more.
The event's sponsors have included CIBC, Deloitte, University of Toronto
Scarborough, PhemPhat Entertainment Group, Ballet Creole, Bryce & Brown
Accounting Services, and Stincor Van Smith Marketing.

About Black Pearls Community Services, Inc.
Black Pearls Community Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization that produces
service programs focused primarily, but not exclusively, on the socio-economic
and academic concerns of Black women. The group's signature programs
include the Black T.I.E. Charity Event, BP Uncensored, and Project Be - an
empowerment program for young girls. For additional information about Black
Pearls Community Services, Inc. visit www.black-pearls.org.

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Media contact
Tionie-Marie McLean
Administrative Director
Black Pearls Community Services, Inc.
tionie@black-pearls.org