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    WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 /EMWNews/ -- Perennial is proud to host "Party

With A Purpose," a series of receptions during the week of August 25, 2008

at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. Each of the

eight events will feature a theme, ranging from a "Welcome to Denver

Celebration," to a "Celebration of Civil Rights Icons" reception honoring

the achievements and contributions of Coretta Scott King and Fannie Lou

Hamer, among others, on Tuesday at Earls Restaurant.



    Throughout the week, "Party With A Purpose" events will include

appearances by prominent figures such as the Rev. Al Sharpton and other

high-profile, influential personalities. On Tuesday evening at Vinyl

Nightclub, actor Hill Harper from CSI: NY will headline a reception for his

foundation, "MANifest Your Destiny," a non-profit youth organization

dedicated to empowering, encouraging, and inspiring underserved males to

succeed. On Wednesday morning at Earls Restaurant, actress Annette Bening

will receive the Spotlight Initiative Award from the Creative Coalition in

conjunction with her work for the film "14 Women."



    The week culminates with two significant events on Thursday, August 28.

On Thursday morning, a celebration of the 45th anniversary of Dr. King's "I

Have a Dream" speech will feature Dr. King's children, Martin Luther King

III and Elder Bernice King. Later that evening at the Hyatt Host Hotel, the

"Yes We Can" reception will follow Senator Barack Obama's acceptance of the

Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Special guest

Will.i.am and friends from his groundbreaking music video "Yes We Can" will

attend, along with members of his band, The Black Eyed Peas, and numerous

other celebrities.



    For more information on all of Perennial's events at the Democratic

National Convention, please visit http://www.pwap2008.com.

    About the Perennial Family



    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.






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