The YWCA of Palm Beach County’s fourth annual “Stand Against Racism” Luncheon, Women of Color Leading Change, will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017, 11:30 a.m. at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. The Honorary Chairwoman of the event is Olympian, Dr. Lucinda Williams-Adams, with Kalinthia Dillard, Esq., serving as Chairwoman. Benefactor is The Varughese Family of Delray Beach. The luncheon will include the presentation of the YWCA’s Annual Racial Justice Awards and an address by the multifaceted Jack Brewer.
Brewer possesses a unique combination of expertise in the fields of global economic development, sports and finance through his roles as a successful entrepreneur, journalist, producer and humanitarian. CEO of the Brewer Group, a boutique investment and consulting firm, Brewer formerly played for the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, serving as captain of those teams.
Brewer serves as an Ambassador for Peace and Sport for the International Federation for Sustainable Development and Peace at the United Nations. Other key roles include regular contributor to CNBC, Fox Business and The American City Business Journals, and Senior Advisor to former H.E. President Joyce Banda of the Republic of Malawi.
He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, has completed Executive Business Programs at Harvard School of Business and the Wharton School of Business, and is currently pursuing his Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University and completing the Executive MBA program at the University of Miami.
“We are thrilled to have Mr. Brewer as our guest for this event,” said Suzanne Turner, CEO of the YWCA. She added, “His presentation is certain to motivate individual and community action.”
“Stand Against Racism” is a national program of the YWCA with the goal of bringing together people across the country to raise awareness about racism, take steps to eliminate it, and celebrate diversity. Organizations that share the YWCA’s vision can participate as a partner agency; to get additional information and register, please visit www.standagainstracism.org.
Tickets for the luncheon are $50 for YWCA Members and $60 for non-members, with tables of 10 available for $500 for YWCA members and $600 for non-members. Reservations can be made by calling 561-640-0050, Ext. 134.