Staff & Board Members to be Honored at Legends Event
February 11, 2015
Diverse & Resilient staff and board members have been recognized by the Legends Recognition Event as Black LGBTQ leaders of note in Wisconsin. Staff members Ronnie Grace and James (Jazzy) Ford, and board member Velvet Moore, are among 20 leaders who will be recognized this year.
The event, held on Saturday, February 28th, at the end of Black History Month, will recognize leaders for their contributions to the health, wellness, social, and cultural fabric of the LGBTQ community. It is hosted by a partnership including Monroe, Inc., AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, and the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center. Leaders were recognized in the areas of: Advocacy and Community Engagement, Government Affairs, Civic Duty and Policy, Arts and Entertainment, and Higher Education.
Milwaukee Alderman Nic Kovac will be participating in the evenings festivities and program.
Legends Recognition Event
Saturday, February 28th, (5:30PM) at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center (1110 North Market Street #2, Milwaukee, WI. 53203)