Lexington-Fayette Urban County
Human Rights Commission
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March
7, 2003
The
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission will host their Ninth
Annual Fair Housing Luncheon on Tuesday, April 1 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in
Lexington, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The
luncheon will feature Cory Booker, who will speak on empowering urban America
and revitalizing communities, including affordable housing issues.
Cory Booker is a leading advocate for urban residents and seeks to
improve their quality of life through innovative and bold actions.
In 2000, he earned the title “The Savior of Newark” from TIME magazine for bold actions such as living in a motor home in
some of the worst drug areas in the city, inspiring residents and businesses to
fight against drug dealing and crime. Currently
the Director of Newark Now, a grass roots nonprofit group, Booker continues to
use unique methods to tackle the worst problems facing urban areas.
In addition, the luncheon will include the Second Annual Police Community
Relations Award, where the Commission will recognize several local police
officers for their outstanding contribution in promoting public safety and crime
prevention by working with the community. The
Commission will also present awards to the winners of the Harrison Elementary
School Fair Housing and Cultural Diversity Coloring Contest.
Information regarding various housing programs will be displayed at the
Housing Information Station, which will be available to attendees from 11:00
a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tickets are $35 per person or $350 for table of ten.
Reservations can be made online,
by
e-mail at [email protected]
, by phone at 859-252-4931, Ext. 10, or by Fax/TDD at 859-252-7057. The deadline
for reservations is Monday, March 24, 2003.
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