Fairfax County, In Partnership With Cox, Celebrates Black History Month

Public invited to free program - 'Embracing Our Youth, Our Heritage and Celebrating All Cultures'

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Feb 01, 2011, 11:30 ET

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairfax County, in partnership with Cox, invites the public to attend a free program – titled "Embracing Our Youth, Our Heritage and Celebrating All Cultures" – in celebration of Black History Month. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2011, in the Fairfax County Government Center Auditorium. A free reception will be available starting at 6 p.m.

"Cox is pleased to be a huge supporter of Fairfax County Government's Black History Month celebration again this year," says Dianne Earley, Vice President, Cox Media Virginia. "In addition to our overarching commitment to diversity – which is part of the fabric of who we are as a company – we have many internal and external programs that seek to embrace diversity and multiculturalism in our workplace and in the greater business environment. Our program, in partnership with Fairfax County, is an important part of that commitment."

This year's program will include a keynote speech by Vice Admiral David L. Brewer, III (retired) and performances by local choirs, dance troupes, and a step team.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, February 11, 2011

Fairfax County Government Center Forum & Board Auditorium
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035

6:00-7:15 PM	Reception (appetizers and light refreshments)

7:30 PM	"Embracing Our Youth, Our Heritage and Celebrating All Cultures"
	- Welcoming remarks by Dianne Earley, Vice President, Cox Media Virginia
	- Keynote speech by Vice Admiral David L. Brewer, III (retired)
	- Choir songs
	- Step team presentation
	- Dance performances

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services in affiliation with Sprint. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.

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