Jun 28, 2011

Men Who Care: Press Invitation

WHEN:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 // 11:30AM-12:30PM

WHERE:
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG GOVERNMENT CENTER – LOBBY
600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte

PARTICIPANTS:
Ron Leeper – President, RJ Leeper Construction
Patrick Cannon – Mayor Pro Tem, City of Charlotte
Bishop Wade Ferguson – Pastor, 15th Street Church of God
Rev. Kojo Nantambo – President, NAACP Charlotte Chapter
Colin Pinkney – Project Manager, MWC Global and Executive Director, The Urban Restoration

DESCRIPTION:
MEN WHO CARE GLOBAL
will announce an initiative to model positives behaviors for our young people, thereby helping to ensure the upcoming 4th of July festivities in Center City Charlotte remain safe and family-friendly.

INTERVIEW OPPS:
Participants will be available for interviews beginning at noon. Supporters, including Michael Smith (CEO, Center City Partners), Brian Willis (President, 100 Black Men of Charlotte) and Willie Ratchford (Director, City of Charlotte Community Relations Committee), will also be available for comments.

If you would like to schedule a 1-on-1 interview with any of the participants, please contact Eshe Glover (704.777.9346, eshe@peppercornpublicrelations.com).

ABOUT:
MEN WHO CARE GLOBAL is a local coalition of black men who are committed to collectively demonstrate positive values and provide community-based solutions that will improve the lives of young, black men ages 14-25.

Categories: Community