Rep. Carl Gilliard to Receive Community Service Award During “A Day of Dunham: A Day of Respect” Event

Rep. Gilliard was selected by The Dunham Institute, Inc., Hayti Heritage Center and Vizion Dance, Inc. for this award. He was selected for being a community activist, humanitarian and change maker in the local, national and international communities. He was also selected for his achievements in his legislative and community service.

“I am humbled and very appreciative of being honored in the light of icons like Katherine Dunham,” said Rep. Gilliard. “This award lets me know that the journey that I have traveled has purpose, so I am grateful for this prestigious honor.”

WHO:             Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah)

WHAT:          “A Day of Dunham: A Day of Respect” Award Celebration Event

WHEN:          Friday, October 14, 2022

                        7 p.m.

WHERE:       Hayti Heritage Center

                        Performance Hall

804 Old Fayetteville Road

Durham, NC 27701

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ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) will receive a community service award during the “A Day of Dunham: A Day of Respect” event on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Performance Hall of the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, North Carolina.

Rep. Gilliard was selected by The Dunham Institute, Inc., Hayti Heritage Center and Vizion Dance, Inc. for this award. He was selected for being a community activist, humanitarian and change maker in the local, national and international communities. He was also selected for his achievements in his legislative and community service.

“I am humbled and very appreciative of being honored in the light of icons like Katherine Dunham,” said Rep. Gilliard. “This award lets me know that the journey that I have traveled has purpose, so I am grateful for this prestigious honor.”

WHO:             Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah)

WHAT:          “A Day of Dunham: A Day of Respect” Award Celebration Event

WHEN:          Friday, October 14, 2022

                        7 p.m.

WHERE:       Hayti Heritage Center

                        Performance Hall

804 Old Fayetteville Road

Durham, NC 27701

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