The African-American celebrity community came out in full support of Africa Saturday, April 19.
Actress Vivica A. Fox along with the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation hosted the Girlfriends Brunch for Africa, at her Los Angeles home to join the conversation on Africa.
The brunch was geared to garner celebrity support and encourage participation in the upcoming Leon Sullivan Summit being held in Arusha, Tanzania June 2-6th.
Attendees included Essence Atkins (Deliver us from Eva, Half & Half), producer Tracey Edmonds, Jill Marie Jones (Girlfriends),Tamala Jones (Daddy Day Camp), Regina King (24, Enemy of the State, Miss Congeniality 2, Ray, Legally Blonde 2, Jerry Maguire), Lela Rochon (Waiting to Exhale), Raven Symone (That’s So Raven), Terri Vaughn (Steve Harvey Show) and Kim Whitley (College Road Trip) among others.
Following the brunch, a presentation was given by Hope Masters, President & CEO of the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation and Summit convener, which included a personal invitation for each guest to attend the Summit.
In addition, several important issues were discussed, including organizing a celebrity contingency to visit Africa to participate in some of the projects established by the Foundation.
“The support and warmth we received from the African American Hollywood community was overwhelming,” stated Hope Masters.
“Everyone came out in support of Vivica and to support our cause. This brunch was just the beginning of what’s to come in getting our community to play an active role in Africa. I look forward to working with these beautiful women during this year’s Summit and in the future.”
The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation is an organization dedicated to leveraging the commitments and resources of the United States and the African Diaspora to promote positive change on the continent of Africa.
Their 2008 Summit will be held in Arusha, Tanzania June 2-8, 2008.
With a focus on issues such as the environment, infrastructure, tourism, education, health and investment, this year’s Summit also includes humanitarian missions such as a mosquito netting project as well as donating books and medical supplies to Africa.
Nichet Smith
Director, Public Relations
Leon H. Sullivan Foundation
1800 K. Street
NW Suite 1021
Washington, DC
20006202.
736.2239
phone202.
736.2226 fax
Sullivan Summit VIII
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