February 25, 2003

BERTICE BERRY TO GIVE THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Bertice Berry, the award-winning entertainer, lecturer and comedienne, will give the keynote address for Women’s History Month, as well as wrap up Black History Month events, at 7 p.m. March 6 at the Boise State University Special Events Center. As she does with all of her lectures, Berry will use local issues and concerns, as well as national and global themes, to tailor her speech to the Boise audience.

Berry believes that community involvement is not limited to just "writing a check" and has taken a very active role in supporting organizations that benefit those in need. She has donated all of the royalties from the sales of her books to organizations that help families of terminally-ill children, raise funds for orphanages and provide resource information to low-income families

Berry was the host and co-executive producer of her own nationally syndicated talk show and hosted "USA Live." She’s been featured on numerous other television programs, including "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," and "BET Live" with Tavis Smiley.

This event is co-sponsored by the Boise State Cultural Center and Hewlett-Packard. Women’s History Month strives to celebrate the triumphs and accomplishments of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. For a complete list of the month’s events, go to http://womenscenter.boisestate.edu/events.

Melissa Wintrow

Women’s Center coordinator

426-4259

Kathleen Craven

communications and marketing

426-3275

Patri Ann Thompson

communications and marketing intern

426-3196

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