Michael Bivins of New Edition BBD honored by No Books No Ball as it Celebrates 25 Years

BOSTON - Sept. 22, 2017 - PRLog -- The No Books No Ball organization is proud to celebrate its 25^th anniversary with an exciting ceremony October 1, 2017 from  4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the newly-renovated Royale Entertainment Venue, formerly the Roxy, located at 279 Tremont Street. event will feature remarks by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, live entertainment by award-winning jazz saxophonist Andre Ward, hors d'oeuvres and a silent & live auction. Several special guests from the sports and entertainment industry will be on hand. Karen Holmes Ward, host and executive producer of CityLine on WCVB-TV Channel 5.

The organization's goal is to keep kids from becoming victims of negative influences that affect many in the community, and its success has benefited children throughout Massachusetts. The long-term objective is to encourage children to attend college because basketball skills can translate into athletic scholarships. Several No Books No Ball participants have gone on to play professional basketball, such as Roxbury natives Shabazz Napier, of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Anthony Gurley, a European basketball journeyman.

Visit: www.nobooksnoball.com - Tickets may be purchased at  www.eventbrite.com/e/25th-anniversary-no-books-no-ball-awards-gala-tickets-36111632866?aff=es2.