SPRINT TO THE FINISH A celebration to launch the final phase of our historic Living History Campaign scroll
Slide Our Eyes Are on the Prize Join us as we launch the final phase of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History Culture’s Living History Campaign, a $350 million campaign to expand and sustain iconic collections, support vital research, and ensure that everyone has access to the full story of our shared history.
Slide Celebration Details Living History Campaign Celebration at the National Museum of African American History and Culture Date and Location Thursday, June 13, 2024

1400 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Event Schedule 6:30 pm VIP Cocktail Reception

7:30 pm Seated Dinner
Live Music and Entertainment This star-studded evening will include live music and entertainment, hosted by the Living History Campaign Honorary Chairs. Special Presentation A highlight of the evening will be the announcement of the Living History Award recipient.
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Honorary Campaign Chairs

President and Mrs. George W. Bush 43rd President & First Lady of the United States Kenneth Irvine Chenault Chairman & Managing Director, General Catalyst President and Mrs. Barack Obama 44th President & First Lady of the United States
Slide General Colin Powell (In memoriam) Former Secretary of State Shonda Rhimes Founder & CEO, Shondaland Oprah Winfrey Chairman & CEO, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network & Harpo, Inc.
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Campaign Co-Chairs

N. Anthony Coles Executive Chairman & CEO, Cerevel Therapeutics LaTanya R. Jackson Actress, Director, & Producer Brian T. Moynihan Chairman & CEO, Bank of America
Slide Explore what we will create together. – Kevin Young, Andrew W. Mellon Director
Slide Sponsorship Opportunities   Presenting Sponsor: $250,000 Graciously accepted by Bank of America Contributing Sponsor: $100,000
  • Recognition on the Living History Campaign website

  • Recognition in the event invitation

  • Recognition in the event program

  • Signage recognition at the in-person event

  • Recognition on stage during the program and in other event materials

  • Recognition in the post-program message to attendees

  • Two (2) invitations to the special VIP reception hosted by the Campaign Co-Chairs

  • Eight (8) tickets to the in-person event
Event Sponsor: $50,000
  • Recognition on the Living History Campaign website

  • Recognition in the event invitation

  • Recognition in the event program

  • Signage recognition at the in-person event

  • Recognition in the post-program message to attendees

  • Four (4) tickets to the in-person event
Slide NMAAHC Advancement Team Learn how you can support this exclusive event! Contact one of our gift officers today.

Adele Hixon-Day

Chief Advancement Officer
Hixon-DayA@si.edu

Rudolph Graham

Major Gift Officer
GrahamRM@si.edu

Tysus Jackson

Program Director, Individual Giving
JacksonTD@si.edu

Cynthia Jacobs Carter

Senior Planned Giving and Major Giving Officer
CarterCJ@si.edu

Derek Simms

Program Director, Corporate and Sports Giving
SimmsDG@si.edu

Haili Francis

Major Gift Officer
FrancisHA@si.edu