JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION HONORED SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS, INGRID SAUNDERS JONES, AND JOSEPH R. PERELLA AT THE 2011 ANNUAL AWARDS GALA
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Annual Awards Dinner honored Sean “Diddy” Combs, Ingrid Saunders Jones and Joseph R. Perella on Monday, March 7, 2011. The dinner paid tribute to those who embody the humanitarian ideals of Jackie Robinson and have helped raise money for the Foundation.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Award Gala was established in 1973 by Rachel Robinson. It is the nation’s premiere education and development program, providing four-year college scholarships, graduate school grants and extensive mentoring to academically distinguished minority students with financial need and records of leadership capacity.
The night was filled with gowns, tuxes, pretty flowers, light humor, and memories of Jackie Robinson. The gala was such an inspirational event. Awarded scholars from around the country flew into New York City for this special occasion.
