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Follow on Google News | Actress Angela Robinson to Serve as Veterans Day Event's Keynote SpeakerStar of "The Haves and The Have Nots" will serve as Keynote Speaker for the 3rd Annual Women Veterans & Women in the Military Veterans Day Extravaganza
Hosted by Women Veterans Interactive, the fundraising event, set to take place in Washington, DC., November 9-11, is expected to host its largest audience with ticket sales soaring! Attendees will include women in the military, women veterans and other celebrity supporters such as Tasha Smith, Renee Lawless, Kim Coles and many more! While fans of the show brace for a new season and more "Ice Queen antics" from Robinson's character, attendees of the event will be treated to her words of inspiration and encouragement, geared to increasing the knowledge of and focus on overcoming the many challenges faced by women veterans. Robinson, whose father was a Veteran, shares, "I am so excited about spending time with our heroes, our Veterans. My father was a vet and I have always been so proud of his service; so much so, I traveled the world entertaining the troops with the U.S.O. and D.O.D. for several years. It's the least I could do for those who give and sacrifice so much. I'm looking forward to another chance to say Thank You!!" "We are overjoyed, honored and humbled to have the support of Angela Robinson for our 3rd Annual Women Veterans and Women in the Military Extravaganza" About Angela Robinson A native of Jacksonville, FL, Angela Robinson is best-known as 'Veronica Harrington' of Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and The Have Nots” (OWN). Angela has been nominated twice for a Black Theatre Alliance Award ("The Color Purple", "Dreamgirls") On Broadway, Angela played the role of 'Shug Avery' in "The Color Purple". Other Broadway shows include "Wonderful Town", "Bells Are Ringing" and "Play On!” Off-Broadway shows include: “Radiant Baby", "Call the Children Home" and City Center’s "ENCORES!" National Tours include: “The Color Purple", "Dreamgirls" She is the Co-owner of The WhiteRobin Group with her husband. WhiteRobin is dedicated to the training, guidance, mentorship and inspiration of artists. Angela is a graduate of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (BA), and The William Esper Acting Studio where she studied with Master Acting Teacher William Esper. She is also a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA. Angela currently resides in New Jersey with her husband Scott Whitehurst. For more information about Angela Robinson: www.arobinsonartist.com About Women Veterans Interactive Birthed out of the nonprofit organization John 14:2, Women Veterans Interactive (WVI) brings a fresh new interactive approach to supporting women veterans in need. Founded by Ginger Miller, a Navy veteran and military spouse, WVI was created to meet all women veterans at their specific points of need. The organization’ Through our diligent advocacy efforts, research, policy engagement, networking, collaboration, community support, and peer-to-peer interaction, WVI is dedicated to addressing the needs of women veterans and their families. For more information about Women Veterans Interactive: End
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