LOS ANGELES, August 29, 2018 – The New York Public Library (NYPL) announced that The Breakfast Club’s Angela Yee has been named a NYPL Ambassador.  In her new role, Yee will continue her work strengthening New York City, encouraging members of the public to get library cards and visit their local public library branches to read, learn, and grow. An avid reader and writer, Yee will also participate in New York Public Library events, campaigns, and programs, and is planning to host her popular “Kickin’ It from The Stoop” book club at library branches across the city.

 

"Angela Yee is a remarkable person whose success as a radio personality, entrepreneur, and writer is equaled by her insatiable desire to give back to her city and its people," said NYPL president Tony Marx. "Despite all that's on her plate, Angela has always found the time and energy to support and advocate for wonderful causes near to her heart, and we are so grateful to be one of them. We welcome her energy and passion, and thank her for supporting the Library's mission to make opportunity and knowledge accessible to all."

 

"Public libraries help thousands of New Yorkers explore the world outside our five boroughs, something Angela Yee also does through her book club and radio show," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "We are very lucky to add someone as passionate as Angela to our list of library ambassadors." 

 

As part of the special ceremony held during the annual West Indian-American and Caribbean-American Heritage celebration at Gracie Mansion, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared August 28th “Angela Yee Day.”

 

More information about Yee’s Ambassadorship can be found here.

 

Pictured left to right: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, The Breakfast Club’s Angela Yee, and First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray celebrate Yee’s honors celebration at Gracie Mansion on August 28, 2018

 

The Breakfast Club is a four and a half hour morning show featuring DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God's unrivaled interviews with celebrities and recording artists. From megastars like Kevin Hart, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez and Arnold Schwarzenegger to rap icons such as Jay-Z, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj, every guest visiting The Breakfast Club is grilled with their signature blend of honesty, wit and humor. The results are the best interviews to be found on radio and digital.  The Breakfast Club originates from the legendary Power 105.1/WWPR-FM in New York and is nationally syndicated by Premiere Networks on more than 80 stations nationwide, including markets such as Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Detroit and Boston.  The trio also host Weekends with The Breakfast Club, a three-hour weekly program featuring a countdown of the top 20 hits of the week. Please visit www.PremiereNetworks.com for more information.

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