The Los Angeles Urban League and Morning Jewel Inc. partner for a Concert with a Cause

LOS ANGELES - Nov. 6, 2015 - PRLog -- It is the season of giving and the Los Angeles Urban League in partnership with Dawnn Lewis’s production company, Morning Jewel Inc., are gathering the entertainment community for an enjoyable night of giving back with a unique entertainment experience on Sunday December 13, 2015 at the state-of-the-art Saban Theatre 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 at 7pm. “A New Day: Concert for a Cause” is a lively night of music and charity which will bring together dozens of entertainment’s top performers in the music, film, comedy, dance, and television industries to benefit The K.I.S. Foundation, Inc., EmpowHER and the Los Angeles Urban League charities.

Hosted by multi-BMI, NAACP and GRAMMY Award winning Actress/Singer Dawnn Lewis and Super Bowl XLV & Dancing with The Stars Champion Donald Driver, the charitable extravaganza will be a memorable evening of philanthropic performances by the amazing Doug E. Fresh, Erica Campbell & Euge Groove. Multi-GRAMMY Award winner Patrice Rushen will sit at the helm as the Music Director of an All-Star band plus Broadway star Jeffrey Polk will serve as the event's director.

All performers and celebrity friends have graciously donated their time to benefit the urban community and to celebrate non-profit organizations, The K.I.S. Foundation, Inc., EmpowHER and the Los Angeles Urban League, who are dedicated to directly impact their communities. There will be something for everyone as attendees will be treated to some of the industry’s best performers including special performances by invited artists: Mali Music, Chris Spencer, Angie Fisher, Kiki Shepard, Sinbad, Kim Coles, Dule' Hill, Chris Hayzel, Lisa Vidal, Jason George, Tone Loc, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Dondre' T. Whitfield, Erica Ash, Satori Stone, Malcom Jamal Warner, Jim Pickens Jr., Tracie Thoms, Lamman Rucker, Tyrel Jackson Williams, Tylen Jacob Williams and many more!

“MORNING JEWEL INC. and the LOS ANGELES URBAN LEAGUE are proud to come together to produce this event that will benefit the LAUL, The K.I.S. Foundation, Inc. & EMPOWHER, as part of MJI's & LAUL's purpose and mission of providing social services, jobs and other opportunities for individuals from economically disadvantaged communities,” says show producers Dawnn Lewis and the Los Angeles Urban League President Nolan Rollins.

Tickets and group rates are available only at www.sabantheatre.org and www.ticketmaster.com.

For more event information or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Los Angeles Urban League 323.299.9660 or visit http://bit.ly/1L1wA8l.

For media inquiries, contact Lisa Humphrey, Premier Concepts email: lisa@premierconceptspr.com or call 310.293.4154.

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About MORNING JEWEL, INC.

A multidimensional production company founded in 1988, by Actress, Singer, Musician & Producer Dawnn Lewis. Under the Morning Jewel Inc. umbrella are: Film, Television, Stage, Animation & voice over projects of Ms. Lewis. Morning Jewel Music / Morning Jewel Publishing: serves Ms. Lewis’ record label, extensive music composition catalogue, studio sessions and live concert appearances. Morning Jewel Productions: operates Ms. Lewis’ various workshops, speaking engagements, Master Classes, and major events; such as the A NEW DAY: Concert for a Cause (December 13, 2015); and the proposed A DIFFERENT WORLD cast Speaking/Scholarship Tour 2016. www.dawnnlewis.com

About The LOS ANGELES URBAN LEAGUE

Founded in 1921, The League is the city’s premier organization in advancing equal opportunities on behalf of African Americans and other minority youths and adults through innovative job training, job placement, youth achievement and business development programs. The Los Angeles Urban League has been at the forefront of identifying and addressing issues that are of concern to African Americans and other minorities in Los Angeles and throughout the state of California. The mission of the League is to enable African Americans and other minorities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights through advocacy activities and the provision of programs and services in our uniquely diversified city and region. www.laul.org

About EMPOWHER

EmpowHer, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization since 2003, has served, free of charge, over 3000 girls, who are at risk of dropping out of school due to teen pregnancy, truancy and becoming victims of sex trafficking, with classroom, after-school and field education. Programs are focused on personal and career development, leadership skills, E-STEAM (EmpowHer-Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math), and financial literacy. www.empowher.org

About THE K.I.S. FOUNDATION (Sickle Cell Disease)

The K.I.S. Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization since 2003, informs and educates the public by raising awareness of Sickle Cell Disease through community outreach programs and educational scholarships, by supporting the efforts of research institutions to find a universal cure. The KISF Celebrity Bowling Challenge, Dorothy Shepard Scholarship, Celebrity Poker Tournament & The KISF SCD Family Support are a few of their programs.www.thekisfoundation.org