Union Celebrates Black History 2017 with Gala at Alhambra Ballroom

Samuelsen at Black History 2017

TWU Local 100 President John Samuelsen delivers remarks at the Union's annual Black History Celebration at the Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem. He introduces the union officers present and thanks the members for attending.

TWU Local 100 President John Samuelsen delivers remarks at the Union's annual Black History Celebration at the Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem. He introduces the union officers present and thanks the members for attending.

TWU Local 100 leadership and rank and file members celebrated Black History Month with a festive dinner and program of education and entertainment at Harlem's historic Alhambra Ballroom. TWU Local 100 President John Samuelsen gave introductory remarks, and then turned the floor over to MCs Sherlock Bender of MOW and Lynwood Whichard of Stations. Mr. Whichard then introduced former NYC Mayor David Dinkins.

Dinkins at Black History 2017

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The night included great food, wonderful entertainment in the form of a beautiful dance performance by Eden Duncan-Smith, and great dancing MC'd by renowned DJ and radio personality Dr. Bob Lee from WBLS-FM. Honored for their contributions to the community were Local 100 members who have distinguished themselves for their selfless service. They included Mr. Whichard, Sandra Lennon of GCS, Floyd "Skip" Branch of Stations, and Dennison Phillips of CED.

Later today, we'll have a complete slideshow of the festive event up on our website.