OVERVIEW
The 35th Annual Anniversary Gala will celebrate Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s legacy of excellence, 35 years of changing lives! This year’s star-studded event will celebrate Justice Thurgood Marshall’s legacy by honoring the founder’s vision, Dr. N. Joyce Payne, and the past leadership of TMCF that has served to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
2022 Honorees
Dr. N. Joyce Payne Champion for Diversity Award:
The National Basketball Association (NBA) For their commitment to advancing DEI throughout the NBA franchise
Educator of the Year Award:
John Pierre, Chancellor Southern University Law Center For dedicating his career to molding lawyer leaders and being a champion of innovation at HBCUs
Celebrating 35 years, the theme of the Anniversary Gala is
A Legacy of Excellence.
This event will sell out – get your table or seat now!
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022
Time(s): Cocktail Reception – 5:00 pm, Dinner & Program – 7:15 pm
Location: New York Marriott Marquis
Attire: Black-tie
Audience: Over 1600 Attendees Include:
- 400 HBCU Students
- 1200 Attendees (Government and Corporate Leaders, HBCU Faculty and Administrators, Community Members, Celebrity Supporters, and HBCU Alumni)
Notable Past Honorees:
Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J, Danny Glover, Angela Basset, Diahann Carroll, Patti Labelle, George Lopez, Andra Day, Anika Noni Rose, Ban Ki- moon, Blair Underwood, Captain Deshauna Barber, Darry Bell, Daymond John, Dr. Harold Martin, Glennis Grace, Janet Jackson, Jeffrey Brown, Jennifer Holliday, Juan Williams, Kenny Lattimore, Lamman Rucker, Lynn Whitfield, Malik Yoba, Markette Sheppard, Marlon Jackson, NeNe Leakes, Officer Tommy Norman, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Peabo Bryson, Regina Belle, Robert Lanier, Russell Simmons, Sheila C. Johnson, Swin Cash, Terrence Howard, Terrence J, Tobias Truvillion, V. Bozeman, Vivica A. Fox