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Posted on 02/01/10

Photo: Outstanding Advocacy for the Rights of Women and Minorities Honoree Walt Shepperd


The Alliance Network has a history of working on the social, economic, health, youth, and political issues that affect the American American and Latino communities in Central New York.  This year, the Alliance Network is focusing on engaging young people to sustain the progress made.  On Saturday, February 27th, the organization invites your to celebrate their 13th Anniversary, “Empowering Generation Next,” at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel Horizons Room.

This distinguished affair will feature a keynote address by the Honorable John L. Sampson, NYS 19th Senate District and Democratic Conference Leader, entertainment by Donna Alford JassBand, and several other guests from across New York State.


The organization will recognize the following individuals with awards:

•    Exemplary Leadership Award – John Liu, New York City Comptroller

•    Clarence Dunham Award for Outstanding Civic Leadership – Duane Owens

•    Paulette Johnson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Education – Honorable Monique W. Williams

•    Bea Gonzalez Award for Outstanding Advocacy for Latino Community – Juanita Perez Williams

•    Charles Anderson Award for Outstanding Advocacy for the Rights of Women and Minorities – Walt Shepperd

•    Exemplary Young Adult Awards – Melvin Baker and Julio Urruitia, Jr.

This event is open to the public.  Tickets are $30, made payable to The Alliance Network.  Proceeds are used to continue the network’s initiatives, including its annual youth road trip to the Urban League Hall of Fame Game at New York Giants Stadium.  To RSVP or for more information, please contact the organization’s founder, Walt Dixie, at 315-474-0922, or email the organization at alliancenetworkcny@gmail.com.