Russell Simmons, FFEU Chairman, Honoree Rashidah Ali, Rabbi Marc Schneier, FFEU President

The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding recently honored Rashidah Ali (CEO of Bourgeoisie Shoes) with the 2009 Joseph Papp Racial Harmony Award during their New York Fall Benefit event.  The cocktail benefit provided a platform of celebration of diversity and global unity. This event took place at the home of Music Mogul/Philanthropist: Russell Simmons.  The high society in the worlds of music, philanthropy, faith and business where in attendance to celebrate Rashidah Ali.  Other notable guest and honorees for the evening included: Russell Simmons (Chairman FFEU), Rabbi Marc Schneier (President FFEU), Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean, Rashidah Ali (CEO of Bourgeoisie), Cathy Hughes (Founder of Radio One), David Rosenberg (Founder of Unifund) and more.

This prestigious Joseph Papp Racial Harmony Award is given to one distinguished award recipient who displays commitment to strengthening race relations and efforts in promoting diversity and ethnic tolerance through business and personal endeavors. Attracting the who’s who from the worlds of business, entertainment, community and media, Rashidah Ali will be presented the award by Russell Simmons (Chair) and Rabbi Marc Schneier (President).

Rashidah Ali, Rabbi Marc Schneier, Swizz Beatz, Russell Simmons, Cathy Hughes, David Rosenberg, Imam Shamsi Ali