This year’s event will be a virtual, out-of-the-box, evening affair during Black History Month on Saturday, February 20 2021(Virtual) • Preshow 6:00pm • Program and Awards 6:30 – 8:30pm.
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Bridging the Racial Wealth Gap
We chose this theme because it matters and arguably, the wealth gap could be the crux of racial inequality, not only in America but around the world. Please understand, according to data from the Federal Reserve, “White people own 86% of wealth and make up 60% of the population in our country. Black households own 4.2% of wealth with Hispanics owning 3.1%. In addition, White wealth is diversified among real estate, equities and other assets, whereas Black wealth is mostly in pensions and real estate.”
The Great Debate
With the understanding that there is a HUGE wealth gap in our country, Pride Awards 2021 will include a debate! Yes an actual debate, based on the following claim: “Blaming systemic racism for the racial wealth gap in America causes the Black community to avoid taking control of building generational wealth.”
Two outstanding individuals from our community have stepped up to compete: Dr. Shante’ Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Black Pearl Global and Jamall Kinard, Racial Equity Trainer and Executive Director of Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance. It’s going to be bananas.
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Shaun “Lucky” Corbett will be honored
We are pleased to bestow this year’s prestigious Pride Award on Shaun Corbett for his business acumen, entrepreneurial achievements and motivation to build generational wealth for his family and others. Be sure to read our feature story about him moving forward with his life and making a difference in the lives of young men and women in our community. To top it off, this year’s monetary donation will be made to the Cops & Barbers Foundation, founded by Shaun and Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden as a way to bridge the gap between the community and the police.
Many Thanks to our Sponsors
We extend a heartfelt “thank you” to our major sponsors at the time of this writing: Atrium Health, Bank of America, Food Lion, Lowe’s, Northeastern University, Truist, U.S. Bank and WCNC-Charlotte. Their commitment, along with our other corporate partners and ticket purchasers, makes it possible for us to continue to bring a meaningful program to the Charlotte community.
Reserve Your Seating Now
Listen, Pride Awards 2021 is going to be entertaining, educational, interactive and fun! Log on to www.prideawards.net , email us at info@pridemagazine.net or call 704-375-9553 to register.
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2021 Pride Awards Virtual Gala
Sponsors and Ticket costs:
Purchase Pride Award’s Individual Placements ($225) “HERE”
Purchase Pride Award’s Corporate Sponsor – Placements of 8 ($2,000) “HERE”
Purchase Pride Award’s Silver Sponsor – Placements of 8 ($3,500) “HERE”
*PayPal fee for individual placements: $7.03*
*PayPal fee for corporate placements: $60.04*
*PayPal fee for silver sponsor placements: $104.84*