Urban Momentum Artistry.Empowerment.Enterprise.Philanthropy September 30, 2008

Urban Momentum - a benefit for the Institute for the Development of African American Youth

Urban Momentum is the pulse of the progressive professional. Socialize and network with the finest professionals in the Delaware Valley in an upscale atmosphere at Vivant Art Collection. This is where you want to be on September 30th. Where art, pleasure and philanthropy is blended to Network for Good.

Partnering Organizations:

Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society PBPRS is a pre-eminent professional development organization for communications practitioners throughout Greater Philadelphia. PBPRS supports professionals of all ethnicities but focuses on African American Public Relations professionals. The mission of the Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society is to provide public relations and communications practitioners throughout the Greater Philadelphia region with resources for professional support. PBPRS accomplishes this by fostering a network between members and other professionals that enables growth and development. www.pbprs.org

Vivant Art Collection - is located on Gallery Row in the heart of the Historic District of Old City, Philadelphia. The gallery features cultural art, specifically Haitian paintings, African masks and ceramics, which are all best described as vibrant, rich and bold. Vivant features art that is expressive, bold, and full of movement and character. Haitian American female entrepreneur Florcy Morrisett owns this professional and spectacular venue. www.vivantartcollection.com

The Institute for the Development of African American Youth (IDAAY) - is a regionally acclaimed nonprofit with an award winning program entitled “Don’t Fall Down in the Hood.” Aimed at educating and reclaiming inner city adjudicated youth, the program has saved lives and reduced crime within communities of color. The Dr. Marc Lamont Hill scholarship is offered through IDAAY, to deserving students in the program that demonstrate promise and potential. www.idaay.org

Official Website: http://urbanmomentum.eventbrite.com