Congresswoman Waters Receives Congressional Leadership Award from The Ludacris Foundation
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) received the Congressional Leadership Award from The Ludacris Foundation (TLF), a non-profit organization founded by entertainer Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, at a celebrity-packed event in Washington over the weekend. Although this was the TLF's 6th Annual Benefit Dinner, Congresswoman Waters is the first person to receive the foundation's Congressional Leadership Award. The foundation recognized Congresswoman Waters, music producer Quincy Jones, BET Networks Chairman/CEO Debra L. Lee, music company executive Kevin Liles and poet Kenny Carroll "for their tireless work … the excellence and integrity embodied in their work, as well as their willingness to support and participate in programs benefiting their community."
Congresswoman Waters said, "I am honored to receive the Congressional Leadership Award from The Ludacris Foundation because this organization is making a real difference in Los Angeles and other communities. Millions of people admire Ludacris for being a talented singer and actor, but I also know him and respect him as a philanthropist who is using his fame and fortune to help young people."
Ludacris said that he wanted to recognize the great community service work that Congresswoman Waters has been involved in for more than 30 years and noted that he has worked with her on some projects. According to Roberta Shields, President of the Ludacris Foundation, Congresswoman Waters has participated in activities such as visits to hospitals and recreation centers.
More information about the foundation's programs can be found at www.theludacrisfoundation.org
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