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On March 8, 2007 The Foundation held its Annual New York Spring Benefit Reception at the beautiful home of Denise Rich. Rabbi March Schneier, President, and Russell Simmons, Chairman presented five honorees with awards for their work and dedication to the strengthening of ethnic relations, and their commitment to diversity. The Joseph Papp Racial Harmony Awards were presented to Joel Katz, Co-Managing Shareholder, Atlanta Office Chair, Global Entertainment Practice, Greenberg Traurig, Rodney M. Miller, Sr., Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions Group, Credit Suisse, and Max L. Siegel, President of Global Operations, Dale Earnhardt Inc. In addition, The Foundation honored Maria Baibakova with the Joseph Papp Young Leadership Award, for her efforts to set an example for youth and for her outspoken efforts to promote understanding. The last award of the evening, the Joseph Papp Corporate Diversity Award, was presented to Wachovia for their exceptional diversity record and their commitment to community involvement. 200 guests were in attendance, including R&B
and Gospel singer Kelly Price, Jacob the Jeweler, Teresa Earnhardt,
and two of The Foundation's previous honorees, Tomas Cookman and
John Utendahl. View the photos from this event View related article in New York Amsterdam News View related article in Social Life
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