The Office of Black Ministries of the Episcopal Church is sponsoring a public recognition event in Washington DC on Thursday, November 10 for its affiliated Historically Black Universities of St. Augustine’s University, Raleigh, NC and Voorhees College, Denmark, SC.

“The purpose of the Recognition Event is to highlight the Episcopal Church’s ongoing commitment to higher education, especially through its support of these two institutions,” noted the Rev. Angela Ifill, Episcopal Church Missioner for Black Ministries.

Music will kick off the day at 9 am on November 10 at St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square, Washington DC with musical renditions  presented by the combined choirs of St. Augustine’s and Voorhees.

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry will present the keynote address, followed by a question/answer session.  In the afternoon, panel discussions will be led by the university presidents and students as they share their experiences.

Ifill added,   “The remarks of both presidents and student representatives will serve to share with the public the continuing value of these and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities in their particular communities, and as they educate and prepare young adults to take their rightful places in the leadership of society and the world.   

For more information contact Ifill, (646) 323-0130 or Angeline Cabanban, (212) 716-6186.