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November 23, 2005

Willie E. Gary, Prominent Attorney and Chairman of the Black Family Channel, Donates $10,000 to the Norfolk State Men’s Basketball Team during Star-Studded Gala in Norfolk, Virginia

Willie E. Gary Joins Actors Tommy Ford, Michael Beach and Clifton Davis, and Comedian Katt Williams and Others, to Raise Money for the Spartan Tip Off Club

Willie E. Gary, Attorney and Chairman of Black Family Channel, with
his wife, Gloria Gary, Presented a $10,000 Donation to Coach
Dwight Freeman of Norfolk State University during the Spartan
Kick Off Club Fundraiser in Norfolk, Virginia.

Stuart, FL-- Willie E. Gary, prominent attorney and chairman of the Black Family Channel, recently expressed his continued support of athletic programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), by presenting Norfolk State University with $10,000 for the men’s basketball team. The presentation took place during a star-studded fundraising gala which was attended by a-list entertainers including actors Tommy Ford, Michael Beach and Clifton Davis, and comedian Katt Williams, and many others.

Gary joined over 500 guests at the grand affair which included an evening of live R&B music, dinner, dancing, a silent auction and an entertaining live auction which was hosted by Tommy Ford and Katt Williams. The attire for the evening was all black. Thousands of dollars were raised for the Norfolk State University men’s basketball program during the event, which was organized by the men’s basketball head coach, Dwight Freeman. Gary, a premier sponsor of the gala, presented Coach Freeman with a $10,000 check. Gary also challenged guests to also support Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

“We have an obligation to give back to Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” said Gary. “Let us be reminded that many of us were afforded opportunities for educational advancement only because of HBCUs, so we don’t have a right to turn our backs. It is up to us to lend a hand to these institutions and I hope the money raised by this worthy cause will lead the basketball team and the university to even greater success,” continued Gary.

Gary, who is best known in legal circles for taking on some of America’s most powerful companies--winning billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Gary is also the chairman of the Black Family Channel, America’s only minority owned and operated, 24-hour cable network. Known for his philanthropic endeavors, he and his wife, Dr. Gloria Gary, founded The Gary Foundation, which provides college scholarships to at-risk students who wish to attend college. Through the Willie Gary Football Classic and the Triangle Classic, Gary is responsible for reviving football at two of the oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Shaw University and Edward Waters College. The Gary’s have donated millions of dollars to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities – including $10 million to his alma mater Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina.