GEICO to Host a Celebration to Wrap-up Black History Month

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Special guests include Alveta Ewell and Don Roberts of Wavy News 10, the Virginia Opera, and the Norfolk State University Dance Theatre

  • Who: GEICO
  • What: GEICO will host a Black History Month celebration to commemorate the events of the past month at its Virginia Beach office. Special guests include Alveta Ewell and Don Roberts of Wavy News 10, the Virginia Opera, and the Norfolk State University Dance Theatre. Don Roberts, author of Hey Daddy, Read This and Rap to Live By will be available for a book signing.
  • Where: 1345 Perimeter Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA. 23454
  • When: Wednesday, February 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The program is as follows:

2:00 Joe Thomas, GEICO Regional Vice President: Welcoming remarks and History of Black National Anthem
2:10 Rebekah Gaines of GEICO: Black National Anthem
2:15 Alveta Ewell of WAVY News 10: Importance of Positive Black Role Models on Television
2:30 Melvin Williams and Ruth Winters, of the Virginia Opera
2:45 GEICO Management: Tribute to Black Fraternities and Sororities
3:00 Norfolk State University Dance Theatre
3:15 Tish Brown of GEICO: Blacks in Corporate America/Importance of Diversity in the Workplace
3:30 Corey Whitaker, Cameron Watford, Brenya Gallop, and William Allen, of Dream Keepers Academy: Reciting Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech
3:45 Don Roberts of WAVY News 10: Importance of Education/Positive Black Influences toward Education
4:00 Joe Thomas: closing remarks
4:05 Don Roberts: book signing - Hey Daddy, Read This and Rap To Live By

About GEICO

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is the fourth-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States. It provides auto insurance coverage for more than 7 million policyholders and insures more than 12 million vehicles. GEICO, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, is rated A++ for financial stability by A.M. Best Company. GEICO keeps its rates low by dealing directly with the customer. GEICO provides consumers with outstanding sales, service and claims capabilities on its geico.com website 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 15 minutes could save you 15% on car insurance. For more information, go to www.geico.com.

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GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States.* GEICO handles auto insurance coverage for 11 million private passenger auto policies and insures more than 17.5 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motor homes (RVs). Coverage for life, boats, homes and apartments is available through the GEICO Insurance Agency. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial strength by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com.

*A.M. Best