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Afrika Yetu’s Black Diamond Ball
is a stunning themed
black tie dinner, dance, auction and fun, fun, fun!
Featuring a live performance during DrumTalk!
~ African Cuisine Delicacies ~
~ South African Wine & Champagne ~
~ Kenyan Tea ~
BLACK TIE OR AFRICAN ATTIRE
Keynote speaker will include the
Honorable Welile Nhlapo
Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa
The Black Diamond Ball 2009 will be organized by a Core Committee of dedicated volunteers, led by Co-Chairs Ms. Karen Farmer White, MD of Public Finance Office, Mesirow Financial and Ms Yvonne Cook, President of the Highmark Foundation and Vice President for Community and Health Initiatives and supported by an Advisory Council of business and community leaders and prominent philanthropists.
The Black Diamond Ball is one of Afrika Yetu’s signature events.
This stunning themed black-tie dinner, dance and auction has become a leading date in Pittsburgh’s social diaries and is selling out fast!
This year’s theme “Tanzanite Blues” will celebrate the individuality, complexity and splendor of diverse countries in Africa and guests will enjoy a memorable evening of African inspired décor, music and fine wines and dining. The Black Diamond Ball will honor the key individuals from various institutions in the Greater Pittsburgh area who have been instrumental in making the integration an effortless evolution for African refugees, students and immigrants here in the city of Pittsburgh.
We will celebrate and pay tribute, presenting the
Nelson Mandela Leadership and Diversity Award to the honorees:
ROBERT O. AGBEDE, President and CEO of Chester Engineers
CHARLES J. DOUGHERTY, Ph.D., President of Duquesne University
DR. SHIRLEY OLAYINKA AGANGA-WILLIAMS, Executive Director of AJAPO
Afrika Yetu Presents
THE BLACK DIAMOND BALL 2009
@ The New August Wilson Center
980 Liberty Avenue * Downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District
Saturday, October 17, 2009
For More Information and to Make Reservations Online Visit
www.blackdiamondball.com
If you would prefer to pay by check, please make checks payable to: Afrika Yetu Inc.
For more information, please call 412-281-3100 or email us at info@afrikayetu.org
$150 sponsorship includes:
Black Carpet reception with Open Bar, Dinner, Concert, Dessert
After-Party and Free Valet Parking.
(Starts at 6 PM)
$100 sponsorship includes:
Dinner and Concert
(Starts at 7 PM)
Sponsored by
Duquense University
Highmark
Pittsburgh African Community
We hope you will join us in celebrating this year’s Diamond Ball by purchasing a ticket, donating an auction item, becoming a sponsor or volunteering your time.
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