Nov. 4th: FACTS Fundraiser Dinner in Los Angeles Has to Turn People Away at the Door as More People Attend than Room can Hold

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters People mingling at the dinner Rev. James Lawson, the keynote speaker Carmen Ewell, organizer of the dinner
Lisa Duardo holding the program

The 3rd Annual FACTS Fundraiser Dinner in Los Angeles was a great success as many more people than expected came to attend. Rev. James Lawson, the keynote speaker, gave a passioned speach about justice and equality, and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters was awarded by FACTS for her many efforts to speak out against the so-called "War on Drugs."

Other people awarded at the dinner were Faithful Central Bible Church, Fidel Rodriguez (host and producer of the radio show "Seditious Beats"), Doug Kieso, Geralyn Busnardo, Dennis Duncan, Barbara Brooks, Jennifer Kieso, Geri Silva, and Carmen Ewell.

For anybody who wishes to purchase a video tape of the event, please send $14.00 and a note stating you want to purchase the 3rd Annual FACTS Fundraiser Dinner video giving your name and return address to the FACTS office at 3982 S. Figueroa St., #210, Los Angeles, CA 90037.

Fanny Franklin and David Nelson entertain everybody with a few songs
Rev. Lawson demonstrating some passion Geralyn Busnardo giving her acceptance speech for being honored
Geri Silva, State-wide chair of FACTS Fidel Rodriquez speaks to the dinner guests Keith Morgan giving Denns Duncan his award Vivien Moen giving an award to Barbara Brooks

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Date last modified: 02/26/01.