Photo Credit: Alan Karchmer/NMAAHC
Celebration Details
Living History Campaign Celebration
Hosted by Living History Campaign Co-Chairs N. Anthony Coles, Brian T. Moynihan, and LaTanya Richardson Jackson, this star-studded evening will include cocktails, three-course dinner, live music, and entertainment.
Special Presentation
The Living History presentation will recognize an individual whose remarkable contributions, dedication, and vision have left an indelible mark on African American history and culture. The recipient embodies the essence of innovation and compassion, and their trailblazing spirit serves as a beacon of inspiration for all.
Celebration Sponsors
An essential American story is entrusted to us — and you. Together we have an opportunity to create and experience a new era of access and understanding. We are proud to celebrate the Living History Campaign for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The Living History Celebration is generously sponsored by:
Presenting Sponsor
Event Sponsor
Campaign Leadership
Campaign Co-Chairs
Campaign Leadership
Honorary Campaign Chairs
The National Museum Of African American History And Culture Council
N. Anthony Coles
Chair
Board Chair, Cerevel Therapeutics
Edith Cooper
Vice Chair of Nominating and Governance Committee
Cofounder, Medley
Brian T. Moynihan
Vice Chair of Development Committee
Chairman and CEO, Bank of America
Franklin D. Raines
Vice Chair of Finance Committee
Executive Chairman and Cofounder, XAPPmedia and Bespoken.io
Elizabeth Alexander
President, Mellon Foundation
Rosalind G. Brewer
Former CEO, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Lonnie G. Bunch III
Ex Officio Member
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution
Laura W. Bush
Former First Lady, United States of America
Kenneth I. Chenault
Chair Emeritus
Chairman and Managing Director, General Catalyst
Kenneth L. Coleman
Chairman, Saama Technology
Damien Dwin
Founder and CEO, Lafayette Square
Kenneth C. Frazier
Chairman, Health Assurance Initiatives, General Catalyst
David Grain
CEO, Grain Management LLC
Jonathan Holloway
President, Rutgers University
Cathy Hughes
Founder and Chairperson, Urban One, Inc.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Actress, director, and producer
Cookie Johnson
Philanthropist, entrepreneur, and author
Robert L. Johnson
Founder and Chairman, The RLJ Companies
Ted Leonsis
Founder, Chairman, Principal Partner, and CEO, Monumental Sports and Entertainment
Doris Matsui
Representative of the Smithsonian Board of Regents
Member, United States House of Representatives
Charles E. Phillips
Cofounder and Managing Partner, Recognize
Shonda Rhimes
Founder and Chief Storyteller, Shondaland
Danny Rimer
Partner, Index Ventures
Carlos Santiago
Commissioner Emeritus, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Ruth J. Simmons
Former President, Prairie View A&M University
Earl W. Stafford
CEO, The Wentworth Group, LLC
H. Patrick Swygert
President Emeritus, Howard University
Darren Walker
President, Ford Foundation
Anthony Welters
Founder and CEO, CINQCARE
Nadja West
Retired 44th U.S. Army Surgeon General
Oprah Winfrey
CEO, Harpo, Inc.
Emeriti Council Members
Richard Dean Parsons
Linda Johnson Rice
Patty Q. Stonesifer
For questions, feel free to contact us at:
NMAAHC-Campaign@si.edu