Joan Saltzman to Be Honored by ERASE Racism

Joan Saltzman, a Port Washington resident, will be honored at ERASE Racism's 2012 Benefit Celebration on Tuesday, June 12, at the Garden City Hotel. The Syosset-based non-profit aims to expose forms of racial discrimination and advocate for laws and policies that help eliminate racial disparities.

Saltzman is one of several being honored that evening. 

“This year’s Abraham Krasnoff Courage and Commitment Award honorees exemplify the lasting impact of extraordinary individuals who have devoted their lives to promoting racial equity by addressing institutional and structural racism,” says Elaine Gross, president of ERASE Racism, adding, “there is no one who deserves this award more than Joan Saltzman.”

The Abraham Krasnoff Courage and Commitment Award will be presented to Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, pioneer for racial equity as a Tuskegee Airman and as a renowned educator, and to Saltzman who is an inspiring leader and community activist for equal access and expanded services. ERASE Racism will also present its Corporate Leadership Award to North Shore-LIJ Health System, a visionary leader for equity and excellence in healthcare.  

According to ERASE Racism, Saltzman is the embodiment of inspiring leadership, civic responsibility and generous philanthropy. Her work is best known on Long Island, but her influence has extended to the state level. As an advocate and activist, she has shown rare courage and commitment in working to protect Long Island’s and New York State’s most vulnerable residents, combating discriminatory policies and practices, and strengthening and expanding health and human services.  

Saltzman has served as a member of key state and local policy and planning bodies. She was a cofounder of the Long Island Community Foundation, North Shore Child & Family Guidance and the Long Island Fund for Women & Girls (recently renamed the Long Island Fund for Women), and she was the founding president of Community Advocates, a non-profit organization that has been a major catalyst for social and racial justice, affordable housing and housing for homeless individuals and families. ERASE Racism will honor Saltzman for her life-time commitment to social justice and to helping people in need.
For more information about the benefit please visit www.eraseracismny.org.