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   

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