Women United for a Promise to Keep

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Keidra King
502-500-4034
keidraking@gmail.com

 

“Women United for a Promise to Keep”
Dr. Dorothy I. Height and The Honorable Alexis M. Herman to serve as honorary hosts at a fundraiser for U.S. Representative Marcia L. Fudge

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 14, 2009– Civil Rights Legend, Dr. Dorothy I. Height and Former Secretary of Labor, The Honorable Alexis M. Herman will serve as honorary hosts of “Women United for a Promise to Keep,” A fundraiser in honor of U.S. Representative Marcia L. Fudge. The fundraiser will be held on Wednesday September 23, 2009 at Jefferson Capital Yards, 70 I Street, SE Washington DC, from 6:30-8:30pm with a VIP reception beginning at 6pm. The minimum contribution is $100. A contribution of $250 or more includes the VIP reception.

Spearheaded by Keidra King, a group of professionals have come together to raise campaign funds for Representative Fudge. Dr. Height and Alexis Herman top that list of supporters who recognize the importance of both women and women of color having a voice in Congress. The event theme, “Women United for a Promise to Keep,” shows a strong commitment in assuring Representative Fudge continues to follow in the footsteps of the women who influenced her career, namely the Honorable Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, and Stephanie Tubbs Jones.

“Women United for a Promise to Keep,” is sure to be an evening to remember with Dr. Height and Alexis M. Herman addressing supporters on behalf of Representative Fudge. Fudge is known as a committed public servant who brings a hard-working, problem-solving spirit to Congress and to the task of creating jobs, attacking predatory lending, improving health care, small business, and education. Congresswoman Fudge took the oath of office for the 110th Congress on November 19, 2008. With just under a year in office, she has earned the respect of her congressional colleagues for her insight, wisdom, and honesty. Representative Fudge is a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, House Science and Technology Committee, Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, Congressional Black Caucus, Progressive Caucus and Women’s Caucus. This fundraising event will serve to insure future goals of the campaign to elect Marcia L. Fudge.

For more information on “Women United for a Promise to Keep,” or to RSVP for the event, call Keidra King at 502-500-4034 or email at KeidraKing@gmail.com. Online contributions can be made at www.marcialfudge.com

 

About Dr. Dorothy I. Height
Dr. Height is an educator, social activist, and a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal. Currently, she serves as the Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, the largest civil rights organization in the United States. Dr. Height also is the Chair and President Emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. She has served on a number of committees, including as a consultant on African affairs to the Secretary of State, the President’s Committee on the Employment of the Handicapped, and the President’s Committee on the Status of Women. Dr. Height encouraged President Dwight D. Eisenhower to desegregate schools and President Lyndon B. Johnson to appoint African American women to positions in government. She is the recipient of more than 50 awards from local, state, and national organizations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Dr. Height continues to be a leader in the struggle for human rights and equality for all people.

 

About The Honorable Alexis M. Herman
Alexis M. Herman is a social worker, politician and CEO. Currently, she serves as chair and chief executive officer of New Ventures, LLC as well as a serving as an advisor or board member to numerous corporate enterprises and nonprofit organizations. Alexis M. Herman was the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor, serving under President Bill Clinton. Prior to her appointment, she was Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison. When Alexis M. Herman was named Labor Secretary by President Bill Clinton, she became the first African American to hold that cabinet post. She brought with her a long history of public service–including a stint in the Department of Labor during the Carter Administration–as well as experience in Democratic politics at the highest level.

 

 

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