Group 6 and 7 teens and their families got a lesson in “Spreading the Word” about the importance of the upcoming Presidential election and voting for “Obama” from television star Tracee Ellis Ross.
Television actress Tracee Ellis Ross attended the Jack and Jill Detroit Chapter Annual Family Picnic on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Kensington Metro Park. The daughter of singer/actress Diana Ross and Robert Ellis Silberstein; she is best known for her lead role on the UPN/CW NAACP Image Award and Emmy Award nominated series, Girlfriends.
Ms. Ross was gracious, informative and witty as she greeted the families with her warm smile and sense of humor. She talked about the significance of voting in this election. She discussed the urgency of talking to everyong you know and even those you don’t about registering to vote and actual voting.
A special thank you to all the Jack's who were in full force at this year's picnic. Thank you for making our picnic a success!