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(Long Island, NY)-June 10th, 2024 - In a celebration of heritage and achievement, Black Legacy Partners, in partnership with the NAACP Hempstead Branch, proudly presents the inaugural Black Legacy Awards: 2024 Juneteenth Awards Dinner and Celebration. This exclusive awards dinner and celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 18th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET at the historic Joysetta and Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County on Long Island.

The Juneteenth celebration promises to be a cornerstone event embodying the vibrancy and diversity of Black culture and experience throughout Long Island, featuring award-winning journalist and Long Island correspondent for WABC-TV Eyewitness News, Chanteé Lans, as mistress of ceremonies, and a special musical performance by The Concert Chorale of Harlem, a performing arts group of Black classically trained opera singers and musicians.

WHAT: Black Legacy Partners and NAACP Hempstead Branch will host the Black Legacy Awards: 2024 Juneteenth Awards Dinner and Celebration.
WHO: Special guest speakers include New York State Attorney General Letitia James; Lt. New York Governor
Antonio Delgado, and Wilma Holmes-Tootle, Immediate Past President, National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Musical performance by The Concert Chorale of Harlem
WHEN: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
Welcome Reception: 6-7pm
Dinner Awards Program: 7-8pm
Post-Celebration: 8-9pm

WHERE: Joysetta and Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County
110 N. Franklin St. Hempstead, NY 11550

The 2024 Black Legacy Award honorees include an esteemed list of trailblazers:
• Hon. David Paterson, Former Governor of New York; Sr. Vice President/Sr. Advisor, Las Vegas Sands Corp. – The John Lewis Social Change Award
• Chaplain Dr. Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Chief Advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams – The Shirley Chisholm Community Activism Award
• Derek Peterson, Founder/CEO, Soter Technologies – Global Impact Award
• Sophia Forbes, Owner, Tropical Jerk and Seafood Restaurants – Long Island Entrepreneur of the Year
• Nigel W. Gretton, Director of Performing Arts, St. John’s University – Creative Artist of the Year Award

The 2024 Juneteenth Awards Dinner Celebration is supported by revered sponsors and community partners including André® California Champagne, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Las Vegas Sands Casino, , Mattress Firm, Reword, Hicks Nurseries, National Grid, St. John’s University, ABC7-TV, and Tanger Outlets.