Congressman Fattah Receives Prestigious "Moving Mountains" Award

PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) will be honored with the Leon H. Sullivan "Moving Mountains" inaugural award in recognition of the congressman's significant contributions to the advancement of equal educational opportunities for all American children.

The award commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Selective Patronage Campaign that was initiated by Reverend Sullivan and 400 ministers in Philadelphia in 1958. Four years later, in 1962, the campaign – also referred to as a boycott – led to better job opportunities for African Americans at Tastykake, Pepsi Bottling, SUNOCO, banks, and other companies that refused to hire African Americans or promote them to management.

Acknowledging his selection for the esteemed award Fattah said, "Reverend Sullivan was a man with a vision. He saw beyond the negativity of no and focused on the positivity of yes.  He was a man of honor who enjoyed the respect of local, national and world leaders.  He knew that an ounce of faith, added to a cup of hard work,  and mixed with a pound of persistence would produce a recipe for success that would 'move mountains.'"

The ceremony honoring Congressman Fattah will be held at The African American Museum.  The event, expected to draw hundreds of national and local leaders, will include the Mayor, other elected officials and ministers who will recognize Dr. Sullivan's legacy.

WHO: Congressman Chaka Fattah - HONOREE
WHAT:  Leon H. Sullivan "Moving Mountains" Award Ceremony
WHEN: Thursday, April 5, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
WHERE:  The African American Museum - 7th and Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah

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