Joan Korenblit, Executive Director of the Respect Diversity Foundation, receiveD the Embrace Award presented by the YWCA. The Embrace Award is presented to a leader in the community who is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women and promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and dignity for all.
The award was presented at the Purple Sash, an evening of elegance, which is an annual fundraiser for the YWCA’s battered women’s shelter.
The Purple Sash Gala was held at the National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum on Saturday, June 19. Visitors at the Gala had an opportunity to see collaborative artwork created by students who have explored diversity. These works of art are a sampling of artwork from Respect Diversity Symbol Exhibits.
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