Perennial Sports & Entertainment Host Series of Events to Commemorate Historic Presidential Inauguration

Perennial Sports & Entertainment Host Series of Events to Commemorate Historic Presidential Inauguration

Honors Celebrities, Activists, and Business Leaders, and MLK III leads panel on New Leadership, Agenda

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Perennial Sports and Entertainment (PSE) will host Party With a Purpose: An Inauguration Celebration, a series of events from January 16 - 20 in Washington, DC, that commemorate the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. These events will honor the service of our nation's leaders in business, entertainment, sports and politics, and those advancing innovative solutions to America's greatest challenges.

"As we usher in a new chapter in our nation's history, we want to celebrate the work of those who have challenged the status quo, like President-elect Obama, to reclaim our nation's promise and fulfill the dream of those who relentlessly labored for this day," said Lamell McMorris, founder and CEO of Perennial Sports and Entertainment.

The week's events will include invitation-only receptions and parties hosted by celebrities Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba, Hill Harper, Sarah Silverman, Jeffery Wright, R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo, NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony and others, as well as recording artists and professional athletes at the city's premiere locations.

In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, civil rights activist Martin Luther King III and Morehouse College President Robert Michael Franklin will lead a panel discussion on the need to prepare tomorrow's leaders to address the issues facing our nation.

For media RSVP visit www.perennialinauguration.com/pressRSVP.php. Please note that many of the events have limited access for the media.

FRI., JAN. 16th

What: Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony, Grammy Award Winner
singer/songwriter Ne-Yo and PSE join to present Artists and
Athletes for a Cause. PSE will recognize the Carmelo Anthony
Foundation and Ne-Yo's Compound Foundation and honor the
organizations' efforts to address the challenges facing our
nation's youth.

Who: NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony, Honored Guest
R&B Recording Artist Ne-Yo, Honored Guest
Former MTV Veejay, Lala Vazquez, Host
BET and Political Commentator Jeff Johnson, Host

When: 6:45-11 pm
OPEN PRESS (with limited access)

Where: House of Sweden
2900 K St, NW
Washington, DC

SAT., JAN. 17th

What: Perennial Strategy Group will host an invitation-only dinner
honoring Ben Jealous, President and CEO of the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Noted civil rights leaders, elected officials and NAACP board
members will discuss the organization's plan.

When: 5-6:30 pm
CLOSED PRESS

Where: Perennial Strategy Group
Willard Offices
1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 225
Washington, DC

SUN., JAN. 18th

What: ESSENCE and PSE will host Celebrating the Dream: A Salute to
Excellence awards brunch and reception to commemorate
President-elect Obama's National Weekend of Service by
honoring African American achievement in business,
entertainment and politics. The invitation-only event convenes
an influential assemblage of honorees and presenters and will
highlight the ground-breaking accomplishments of Black
leaders.

Who: Advocate Award Recipient Kerry Washington, Actress
Vision Award Recipient Reuben Cannon, Producer and Casting
Director
Leadership Award Recipient Congresswoman Barbara Lee,
Chairwoman, Congressional Black Caucus
Trailblazer Award Recipient Sylvia Rhone, President, Motown
Records/EVP, Universal Records
Advocate Award Recipient Hill Harper, Actor/Author
Program Participant Bishop T.D. Jakes, Author

When: 11:30-3 pm
OPEN PRESS (with limited access)

Where: House of Sweden
2900 K St, NW
Washington, DC

MON., JAN. 19th

What: Perennial Strategy Group will host Martin Luther King III and
Morehouse College President Robert Michael Franklin in a panel
discussion on the college's role in developing the next
generation of African American leaders and its influence in
shaping solutions to tomorrow's most pressing national issues.

Who: Morehouse College President Robert Michael Franklin and alums
Martin Luther King III, Spike Lee, and others.

When: 8-11 am
OPEN PRESS

Where: Willard InterContinental Hotel
Crystal Ballroom
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC

What: Perennial Strategy Group will host an invitation-only
dinner in honor Reverend Al Sharpton and the National Action
Network following the march commemorating the national Martin
Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Who: Reverend Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, and noted
civil rights activists and business leaders.

When: 7:30-9:30 pm
PRESS INVITATION ONLY

Where: Willard InterContinental Hotel
The Nest Room
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC

TUES., JAN 20th

What: IMPACT Film Fund, Washington Life Magazine and PSE host Artist
Making an Impact Pre-inaugural Dinner. The invitation-only
dinner will feature special guest Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba,
Hill Harper, Sarah Silverman, and Jeffery Wright.

Who: Host actors Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba, Hill Harper, Sarah
Silverman and Jeffery Wright, as well as a "surprise" guest.

When: 6-9 pm
PRESS INVITATION ONLY

Where: L2 and Leopold's Kafe
3307 M St NW
Washington DC

What: Yes We Can: An Inaugural Celebration and Post-Gala After Party
with actor Jeffery Wright and friends with special guest
deejay MC Lyte. The invitation-only event will feature
entertainers, athletes and politicians, as well as a
"surprise" guest.

Who: Actor Jeffery Wright, DJ MC Lyte and others, as well as a
"surprise" guest.

When: 12-5 am
OPEN PRESS (with limited access)

Where: L2 and Leopold's Kafe
3307 M St NW
Washington DC

Perennial Strategy Group serves public, private, and non-profit clients targeting revenue generation strategies that utilize government and industry relations, global diversity, and management consulting expertise. Perennial Sports and Entertainment is a sports management firm, representing athletes internationally in all major sports, as well as the NBA referees union and the MLB umpires union. To learn more about Perennial Strategy Group visit www.perennialsg.com and Perennial Sports and Entertainment visit www.perennialse.com.

Source: Perennial Sports and Entertainment

CONTACT: Ashley Etienne of Perennial Sports and Entertainment,
+1-202-441-5320

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