WASHINGTON, D.C. 7/20/2010 – The Paul Robeson “Here I Stand” award gala featuring 2010 award recipient Rita Moreno is RESCHEDULED to 18 September 2010, Saturday. Ticket holders for the postponed June event need only present those tickets for admittance. Tickets can be purchased from TicketMaster or from the Lincoln Theatre Box Office (M-F 10am-4pm, 1215 U Street NW).

This event has been planned for months by community members, non-profit organizations, and various individuals. We deeply regret in having to reschedule this tribute due to the extensive planning process and the inconvenience caused to all.  But we feel very strongly about ensuring this event is successful for all parties involved and feel that rescheduling with Rita Moreno’s presence will ensure the integrity of the program.  We are confident that we will receive the same level of enthusiasm from attendees, performers, and the public for the upcoming award gala. 

All ticket sales will be honored for the rescheduled date of 18 September 2010. Those who wish to refund their June tickets will also be honored through the Lincoln Theatre Box Office (M-F 10am-4pm). For more information, please check back to this website or contact Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute at htcmrahim@aol.com / 202.265.1670.

We appreciate your understanding and unwavering support.  We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming rescheduled “An Unforgettable Evening with Rita Moreno”on 18 September 2010.

Rita Moreno, ground-breaking actor, dancer and singer, recipient of the Oscar, Tony, Grammy, two Emmys, Golden Globe, Presidential Medal of Freedom, and National Medal of the Arts will be awarded the Paul Robeson “Here I Stand” award for her long-standing commitment to ACTIVISM IN THE ARTS, The event consists of an interview with Ms. Moreno, by special guest Ms. Jennice Fuentes, performances by Clavekasi, Furia Flamenca, Dance Asia Alliance, Dance Institute of Washington, Zezeh Brazil Samba Dance Studio, Olivia Zhang of the US Chinese Wu Shu Institute, and a special performance of HTCMLI's Lucky Lions and Thunder Drums. More information about the event can be found here.

Media contact: Abdur-Rahim Muhammad, President
Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute
(202) 265-1670 or htcmrahim@aol.com
http://www.jowga.org