Born With a Restless Spoon
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With a music executive, not a banker, as its honoree, the New Yorkers for Children gala on Tuesday raised $1.85 million for its programs helping children in foster care.
The honoree — who lured, among others, Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z to the event — was an executive vice president at Warner Music Group, Kevin Liles.
“I want to make sure we raise enough money so these kids don’t have to worry,” Mr. Liles said. “Of course, to succeed, they gotta want it themselves.”
His own story may serve as inspiration. “I grew up with a restless spoon in my mouth, not a silver one,” Mr. Liles said. “I realized if I didn’t take responsibility for myself, no one would.”
agordon@nysun.com
