Living Legends "Hybrid" Gala
JOIN US IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY ON SUNDAY, DEC 5
Get ready for one of the most anticipated annual events with our celebrity host, Anthony Anderson, back in person by popular demand, at the Museum’s Living Legends Gala. On Sunday, December 5, celebrate Boston's unique African American community and experience the compelling stories of the past and present inspire pride and continue the legacy of equality for all.
We have planned the best in hybrid programming during the Live In Person Event and Virtually, co-chaired by Dr. David Brown, President of Mass General Hospital, and Ronald L. Walker, II, CEO of The Walker Group. The Gala will honor M. Lee Pelton of The Boston Foundation and Dr. Peter L. Slavin of Harvard University, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and Actor, best-selling Author and philanthropist, Hill Harper.
Join us Live at the NEW Newbury Boston Hotel for a special in person experience featuring dinner, live entertainment, and YOU socializing in a COVID safe environment, or join us virtually from the comfort of your home. This event promises to be an insightful, fun, and passion-filled interactive experience with a 360-degree virtual event you’ll never forget.
COVID COMPLIANCE: The health and safety of all guests and those working is our top priority. All are required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative PCR test within 48 hours of our event date. We are closely monitoring all health and safety developments and will be communicating with all guests in advance of the event.
We have planned the best in hybrid programming during the Live In Person Event and Virtually, co-chaired by Dr. David Brown, President of Mass General Hospital, and Ronald L. Walker, II, CEO of The Walker Group. The Gala will honor M. Lee Pelton of The Boston Foundation and Dr. Peter L. Slavin of Harvard University, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and Actor, best-selling Author and philanthropist, Hill Harper.
Join us Live at the NEW Newbury Boston Hotel for a special in person experience featuring dinner, live entertainment, and YOU socializing in a COVID safe environment, or join us virtually from the comfort of your home. This event promises to be an insightful, fun, and passion-filled interactive experience with a 360-degree virtual event you’ll never forget.
COVID COMPLIANCE: The health and safety of all guests and those working is our top priority. All are required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative PCR test within 48 hours of our event date. We are closely monitoring all health and safety developments and will be communicating with all guests in advance of the event.
A message from the Museum’s Resident Historians,
Dr. Kerri Greenidge and Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson
Dr. Kerri Greenidge and Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson
Location
The Newbury Boston
1 Newbury Street
A Hybrid Live Broadcast Event, Delivered to Your Door or Join us at The Newbury
1 Newbury Street
A Hybrid Live Broadcast Event, Delivered to Your Door or Join us at The Newbury
Date & Time
Sunday, December 5, 2021
4:30 PM ET IN PERSON
5:00 PM EST VIRTUALLY
Questions? Contact our event office, AJ Events at 617-267-2244 or email AJ Williams at [email protected]
4:30 PM ET IN PERSON
5:00 PM EST VIRTUALLY
Questions? Contact our event office, AJ Events at 617-267-2244 or email AJ Williams at [email protected]
Celebrity Host
SPONSORED BY THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.
2021 LIVING LEGENDS
THE STORY OF THE GARRISON SILVER CUP
In 1833, William Lloyd Garrison, editor of The Liberator newspaper, joined blacks in establishing the New England Antislavery Society at the African Meeting House on Beacon Hill. Shortly after that, he made his first trip to England to raise funds for a school for colored youth.
Before he left Boston, Garrison gave a farewell address to the Meeting House. The next evening at the home of George Putnam, Boston's black leaders presented Garrison with a silver cup.
In 1833, William Lloyd Garrison, editor of The Liberator newspaper, joined blacks in establishing the New England Antislavery Society at the African Meeting House on Beacon Hill. Shortly after that, he made his first trip to England to raise funds for a school for colored youth.
Before he left Boston, Garrison gave a farewell address to the Meeting House. The next evening at the home of George Putnam, Boston's black leaders presented Garrison with a silver cup.
M. Lee Pelton
PRESIDENT & CEO
THE BOSTON FOUNDATION
THE BOSTON FOUNDATION
Ibram X. Kendi, Ph.D.
Professor of History
Andrew W. Mellon Professor
in the Humanities
Director, Boston University Center for Antiracist Research
Andrew W. Mellon Professor
in the Humanities
Director, Boston University Center for Antiracist Research
Peter L. Slavin, MD
PROFESSOR OF HEALTH CARE POLICY
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Hill Harper
AWARD-WINNING ACTOR, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND PHILANTHROPIST
GALA CO-CHAIRS + COMMITTEE
David F. M. Brown, MD
PRESIDENT
MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL
MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL
Ronald L. Walker, II
CEO
THE WALKER GROUP, S.C,. LLC
THE WALKER GROUP, S.C,. LLC
ROBERT RIVERS
Eastern Bank
SYLVIA STEVENS EDOUARD
Liberty Mutual and Museum Board Chair
MARK TOUHEY
Liberty Mutual
LARRY MOULTER
Eastern Bank
SYLVIA STEVENS EDOUARD
Liberty Mutual and Museum Board Chair
MARK TOUHEY
Liberty Mutual
LARRY MOULTER
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
4:30 PM
IN PERSON
5:00 PM
VIRTUAL
IN PERSON
5:00 PM
VIRTUAL
5:30 pM
6:30 PM
PRE-SHOW RECEPTION
Grab your cocktails, a bite to eat, and network LIVE with House Parties and with our in person guests, during our Interactive Reception. Featuring Live Entertainment and our Living Legends.
LIVING LEGENDS PROGRAM
Join us for the program featuring an Awards Presentation honoring our living Legends and an exciting Live Auction.
THE AFTER PARTY
Grab a refill and jamm with our Live Entertainment.
IN PERSON TICKETS
Our Gala is unlike any other event. You'll enjoy a live broadcast two-sided interactive hybrid experience. Your ticket will include dinner, the program, branded give-a-ways, and more. All guests will enjoy an insightful and passion-filled program featuring a Live performances, our Living Legends, learn American history, and have the opportunity to bid on exclusive Live Auction featuring
one-of-a-kind packages. Don't Miss Out!
one-of-a-kind packages. Don't Miss Out!
HOUSE PARTY PACKAGES
Support the Museum of African American History by being a House Party Host.
Call your friends and get ready and let us bring the party to you! Invite your friends (Party of Ten, Six or Two) to join you and watch the live streamed event from the comfort of your home. Your package includes a “Party in a Box” a gourmet 3-course meal and some swag delivered “to your door” and catered by MAX Ultimate Food on the day of the event.
Call your friends and get ready and let us bring the party to you! Invite your friends (Party of Ten, Six or Two) to join you and watch the live streamed event from the comfort of your home. Your package includes a “Party in a Box” a gourmet 3-course meal and some swag delivered “to your door” and catered by MAX Ultimate Food on the day of the event.
2019 Gala Photos
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR
THANK YOU TO OUR HOST SPONSOR
THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER SPONSOR
THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN STAGE SPONSOR
THANK YOU TO OUR GOLD SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR BRONZE SPONSORS
Join us on Sunday, December 5
FOR AN IN PERSON AND SPECIAL LIVE BROADCAST TO BENEFIT THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY