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The Raritan Valley Community College Foundation and the College’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will a hold a special evening of theatre and conversation Friday, February 17, at 7 p.m., at the Theatre at RVCC, Branchburg. The event, which is open to the public, will raise funds for the College’s Paul Robeson Institute for Ethics, Leadership and Social Justice and the Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards program.

Tickets to the fundraiser cost $50 per person. Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Bridgewater is the exclusive sponsor of the event.

The evening will include the production of Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till, a one-person, multiple-character, original drama featuring actor and playwright Mike Wiley. His riveting play chronicles the murder, trial, and unbelievable confession of the men accused of Emmett Till's lynching in 1955 Chicago. A question-and-answer session will follow the performance in the Theatre. Afterwards, guests attending the fundraiser will enjoy a private wine & cheese and dessert reception and will have the opportunity to mingle with Wiley.

The late Evelyn Field of Somerville, a member of the RVCC Board of Trustees for more than 40 years, spearheaded the establishment of the Paul Robeson Institute at RVCC in 1999 to promote Robeson's ideals, beliefs, values, and vision for a world of justice and peace. In 2003, the Paul Robeson Resource Room, located on the first floor of RVCC’s Evelyn S. Field Library, opened its doors. The Resource Room serves as a repository for educational materials, historical records, and memorabilia of Robeson's Somerville years and the worldwide accomplishments of people of African-American descent.

The Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards program helps to preserve Robeson's legacy as a role model for excellence as an artist, athlete, orator, and scholar. Every year, RVCC’s Office of Multicultural Affairs invites outstanding African-American middle school and high school students in the surrounding area to a special ceremony on campus to be recognized for their achievements and leadership in scholarship, arts, athletics, and community service.

About Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment services for individuals and businesses globally. With 14,629 financial advisors and $2.1 trillion in client balances as of December 31, 2016, it is among the largest businesses of its kind in the world. Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management specializes in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment, cash and credit management. Within Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, the Private Banking and Investment Group focuses on the unique and personalized needs of wealthy individuals, families and their businesses. These clients are served by more than 190 highly specialized private wealth advisor teams, along with experts in areas such as investment management, concentrated stock management and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies. Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management is part of Bank of America Corporation.  

About Raritan Valley Community College

Raritan Valley Community College’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for close to 50 years, RVCC is an educational and cultural center that is nationally recognized for its innovative programming, service to the community and environmental leadership. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, professional development and personal enrichment courses. The College also has a performing arts center and planetarium.

RVCC is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses, and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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January 31, 2017

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