Event

A.S.P.I.R.E

On behalf of Black Cotton Foundation Inc. LUCIENNE Management, LLC would like to request your support of A.S.P.I.R.E, Artists, Supporting, Promoting, Inspiring and Reaching Excellence, a fundraiser to empower deserving college students and to continue Black Cotton Foundation's work of fostering healthy development among undeserved children ages 7-12.

A.S.P.I.R.E fundraiser is a a two-day art exhibit which will feature the artwork of local college students and artists from the community. The event also features live entertainment and a silent auction which will include high school students' artwork and items donated by businesses and professional sports leagues. Proceeds from the event will benefit Black Cotton Foundation, Inc; fund tuition and college-related expenses of the students whose artwork is sold over the two-day period.

Black Cotton Foundation, Inc. is a community-based, 501(c) (3) non-profit organization based in Newark, NJ. Its mission is to promote and produce events that have a positive and profound impact in our community, and to educate youth through 'observation and participation.' Black Cotton Foundation creates, sponsors and produces events that serve underprivileged children in New Jersey and New Yorkspecifically focusing on youth by teaching them unity and teamworkand helping them to build a supportive community.

EVENT CHAIR/HOST: Alfred A. Edmond, Jr., Senior V.P. & Chief Content Officer, Black Enterprise

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