To Benefit the Pam Hutchinson Bridge Builder Foundation, Inc.

DAVIE, FL, February 25, 2009 – On Saturday evening, March 14, 2009 the Pam Hutchinson Bridge Builder Foundation hosted its 2^nd Annual Bridge Builders Fine Art show, An Evening of Art in Paradise to support the Pam Hutchinson Bridge Builder Awards that benefits educational, community and corporate programs that promote socio-economic growth in South Florida minority communities.

This years ‘Fine Art show,  “An Evening of Art in Paradise” featured several artists from around the globe whose art ranges from African serigraphs to modern sculptures.  Special guest artist of the evening will be world renowned bicultural (Chinese and Haitian) artist, Essud Fungcap.  Essud was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He began his studies under the supervision of internationally well known artists such as Cedor, Nehemy, Jean, Lazard, Gourfegues, etc. and then went on to attend the Academie des Beaux Arts. Another featured guest will be Halima Taha, leading authority on collecting African American art and arts management. For more than twenty years, she continues to contribute to the field as an appraiser, art advisor, educator and

Halima Taha

speaker. Author of best selling book, Collecting African American Art: Works on Paper and Canvas (Crown, 1/99 and Verve Editions 1/05).

The Pam Hutchison Bridge Builder Foundation was established in 2008 after Mrs. Hutchinson who was the publisher of “Who’s Who in Black South Florida” passed away from complications after brain surgery in 2007.  Mrs. Hutchinson, a Kentucky native was revered for her tenacity and success in creating a platform to enhance networking for all in the South Florida community. “In honor of  Ms. Hutchinson’s legacy, the Foundation has established the theI.M.P.A.C.T awards (Individuals Mobilizing People and Communities Together…Toward Empowerment.)  where, individuals, organizations and students will be identified, recognized and awarded for their extraordinary impact in helping to build bridges that further socio-economic empowerment of the South Florida community. The  Annual Bridge Builders Fine Art show helps enable the work of the Foundation.   We are happy to report another successful Fine Art Show, as we prepare for the first I.M.P.A.C.T.  Awards in June of this year” states Dianne Williams, President.

Serious Art Shoppers

Later this year, the Foundation will host its inaugural I.M.P.A.C.T. awards event to honor individuals, and companies from Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties who lead by example in building bridges to change lives in the South Florida Community.

“The Fine Art Show Fundraiser is a significant and symbolic tribute to my wife’s legacy.  It celebrates our culture through the visual arts, and provides funds for the Foundation to encourage bridge building throughout our community so that we may partner and collaborate on initiatives to improve the quality of life of everyone,” states Jerome Hutchison, Jr.  President and CEO of ICABA Media Holdings, LLC, a co-sponsor of the Art Show.

About Pam Hutchison Bridge Builder Foundation

A not-for-profit, 501©3 that seeks to activate and advance programs and initiatives that  empower communities that are social and economically disadvantaged through educational programs, corporate leadership  and individual commitment.

Miami    -   On Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at its 6^th annual celebration for Black History Month, delancyhill P.A., in collaboration with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Bilmor Advertising, Circle of One Marketing and the law firm of SquiresBenson  hosted a reception in honor of attorney Cheryl Little for her unwavering advocacy on behalf of Haitian refugees and other immigrants from the African Diaspora. The reception hosted clients, firm partners and community leaders at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, Florida.

In light of the tragic catastrophe in Haiti, the reception also raised over $3,500.00 in support of local organizations serving the needs of the impacted Haitian-American community.  The reception also welcomed Haiti earthquake survivor, Faradhiah Moise, who survived beneath the rubble at the Caribbean Marketplace supermarket in Port-au-Prince for over 50 hours, and shared her thoughts about the recovery efforts in Haiti.

For nearly two decades, 2010 honoree Cheryl Little has tirelessly advocated for immigrant rights, establishing her as one of this country’s leading experts in the field of immigration. Cheryl’s extensive involvement in immigration dates from 1985. After graduating from law school with honors, she began working at the Haitian Refugee Center. Since 1996, she has served as the Executive Director of Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center, Inc. (FIAC), an agency she co-founded. After years of unwavering advocacy, Ms. Little led efforts to secure Temporary Protected Status (”TPS”) for Haitian nationals after a series of natural disasters culminating with the tragic earthquake.

“Cheryl Little ’s deeds speak loudly for themselves. We were honored to recognize the breadth of her work and her signature mark on Black History in this hemisphere,” stated Marlon A. Hill, partner, delancyhill. As host venue, Bruce Greer, President of Fairchild’s Board of Trustees commented, “Fairchild was thrilled to work with delancyhill for this important annual community event.”

This annual celebration of Black History Month inspired the law firm of delancyhill, P.A. to create the award of Firm Partner Star, previously offered to Ruth Shack,                             Dorothy Jenkins-Fields, David Wilson, Babacar M’Bow and Commissioner Betty T. Ferguson for their contributions to uplifting South Florida’s communities within the African Diaspora.

Supporting sponsors and partners included: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, SquiresBenson, Bacardi, Bilmor with Advertising Specialties, Circle of One Marketing, Chef Irie Spice, Bull Bay Catering, We’re Having A Party, Medium Four, South Florida Caribbean News.Com, Jazz in the Gardens, Caribbean Riddims, Social Capital, Management, Caribbean Today, Pixelittle Media, Miami Parking Authority, Unique Coalition of Minority Businesses of South Dade (UCOMB), The South Florida Times, Daily Business Review, and The Miami Times. 

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Fairchild is dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. They are one of the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world and a recognized international leader in both Florida and international conservation. Currently Fairchild has field programs in over 20 countries including support to protected areas in Madagascar and Africa and botanic garden development and renovation projects in South and Central America, the Caribbean and the Middle East. For more information visit the museum at 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables, Florida 33156 or visit their website at www.fairchildgarden.org

 About delancyhill.PA.

With offices in downtown Miami and Miramar-Broward, delancyhill, P.A. is a full service law firm practicing in the areas of commercial, construction, family, probate, and criminal litigation, as well as, general corporate, international business and trade, intellectual property, real estate, estate planning                , and immigration transactions. The Firm’s mission is to provide the highest quality legal services to our clients from South Florida and the Caribbean, in a manner that upholds the highest legal and professional standards of integrity and demonstrates our commitment to building community through our legal and community service.  For additional information about the Firm, call (786) 777-0184 or visit www.delancyhill.com www.delancyhill.com