| WHAT: |
Mathew and Tina Knowles will
receive the esteemed National PTA Commitment to America’s
Children Award for their work across the country on behalf
of families and children in need. The award presentation
will take place during National PTA’s Commitment
to America’s Children Gala. The event will
feature a special performance by recording artist CeCe
Peniston. |
| WHERE: |
Palmer House Hilton Hotel;
17 East Monroe Street, Chicago |
| WHEN: |
Thursday, October 30
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards |
WHO:
|
Hundreds of education,
business and community leaders from across the country
will gather in Chicago to honor this year’s recipients,
as well as reaffirm their commitment to America’s
children. VIPs include:
>>Mathew Knowles – a record executive
and manager from Etowah County, Alabama. He is the
father and manager of R&B star Beyoncé Knowles
and her sister Solange Knowles.
>>Tina Knowles – a
fashion designer for her House of Deréon
brand. She served as the designer of costumes
for her daughter's musical group, Destiny's
Child.
>>CeCe Peniston – a
multi-platinum recording
artist and Billboard star. Her
long-line of hits features
numerous #1 dance songs,
including: Finally; Keep
on Walkin’; and Hit
By Love.
NOTE:
Available for in-studio
interviews prior
to event.
>>Byron
Garrett – National
PTA’s
recently
appointed
and first-ever
male,
African-American
Chief
Executive
Officer.
>> PTA
National Board of Directors – The
elected Board of Directors
from PTA’s
across the country direct
the organization efforts
in child education, health,
and welfare of children and
youth.
|
| WHY: |
Mathew and Tina Knowles,
along with their daughters Beyoncé and Solange
and Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland, as well
as in conjunction with St. John’s Church, are passionate
about helping the homeless and youth. Their combined
efforts to help families and children include:
- Building The Knowles-Rowland Center for
Youth in Houston;
- Establishing The Survivor Foundation;
- Establishing the Knowles-Rowland Temenos
Place Apartments in Houston;
- Launching The Beyoncé Experience
Tour Food Drive in the United States and
a Beyoncé Experience Global Food
Drive around the world to help;
- Donating to numerous nonprofit organizations
throughout the world.
|
MEDIA RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY ADMITTANCE.
TO REQUEST INTERVIEWS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact James Martinez; National PTA Media
Relations Manager
Phone: 312-670-6782, ext. 325; Cell: 773-339-4533; E-mail: jmartinez@pta.org.
About PTA
As the nation’s largest volunteer parent organization,
PTA comprises more than 5 million members, including parents,
students, educators, school administrators, and business
and community leaders. With more than 25,000 local units,
PTA flourishes in all 50 states, the District of Columbia,
the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Department of Defense schools
in Europe and the Pacific. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization. Membership in PTA is open to anyone
who is concerned about the education, health, and welfare
of children and youth. |
