Famed department store Saks Fifth Avenue sponsored a reception on April 19, 2005 to introduce the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and its vitally important mission to New York City customers.

Chairman and CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue, Fred Wilson, President and CEO of the National Underground Railroad Feedom Center, Dr. Spencer Crew, producer/musician Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and CBS Early Show's Harry Smith host Evening for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at Saks Fifth Avenue, April 19, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Desiree Navarro/Getty Images)

The event, was co-hosted by CBS News Anchor Harry Smith and recording artist and hip-hop entrepreneur Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, and was held at Saks 5th Avenue.

The Freedom Center is the national center for Underground Railroad history and for educating the public on the continuing struggle for freedom -- past and present -- around the world.

"Saks Fifth Avenue has been a friend and supporter of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center from the very beginning," said Dr. Spencer Crew, Freedom Center President and CEO. "This is a wonderful opportunity to update friends and prospective friends in the New York area about the growth and expanding mission of the Freedom Center."

Fred Wilson, Chairman and CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue, said, "Saks Fifth Avenue is extremely proud to be hosting the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in our New York flagship store. It is our privilege to be able to bring awareness of the Freedom Center's invaluable work and contributions to our New York community."

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Situated in Cincinnati, Ohio, on the banks of the Ohio River, the waters that once separated slave and free territory, the Freedom Center celebrates the legacy of courage and multicultural cooperation embodied in the story of the Underground Railroad. Of equal importance, the Freedom Center uses a wide array of exhibits to educate the public about the historic and continuing struggle to establish universal for freedom in both the U.S. and around the world. For additional information, contact 513.333.7500 or visit www.freedomcenter.org

Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises, a member of the Saks Incorporated group of stores, comprises 54 stores throughout the United States, 53 Off 5th outlet stores, and saks.com, the company's e-commerce site.

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