(BPRW) The 2025 Inauguration Peace Ball: Voices of Justice and Liberation A Formal Gala of Unity, Resistance, and Hope for the Future
Voices of Justice and Liberation will take place on January 18, 2025 from 8:00 PM to Midnight at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – The 2025 Inauguration Peace Ball: Voices of Justice and Liberation, hosted by Busboys and Poets, will take place on January 18, 2025 from 8:00 PM to Midnight at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. This formal gala will bring together the largest gathering of progressives during the upcoming inaugural weekend.
This year’s Peace Ball is an opportunity to amplify voices of justice and liberation. The peacemakers and changemakers who work tirelessly over the years to make the planet more livable. This gathering is not about an election or a moment, it is about celebrating successes, big and small, over the past years and recommitting to continue the fight for social justice, equality and liberation for all.
A Night of Unity and Resistance
“The Peace Ball is a call to action,” said Andy Shallal, founder and owner of Busboys and Poets. “In the face of uncertainty, we stand together to resist tyranny and to reaffirm that our work for justice continues beyond an election.” I am inspired by the words of Ella Baker who said, “We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes.”
The evening will feature distinguished speakers, activists, and cultural leaders, including:
Angela Davis, Scholar and Activist
Mehdi Hasan, Journalist and Host of Zeteo
Alice Walker, Author and Activist
Ibram X. Kendi, Author and Historian
V (formerly Eve Ensler), Playwright and Activist
Sonia Sanchez, Poet and Activist
Amy Goodman, Host of Democracy Now!
Medea Benjamin, CODEPINK Co-Founder
Rashida Tlaib, Congresswoman, MI
Cori Bush, Congresswoman, MO
Summer Lee, Congresswoman, PA
Noura Erekat, Palestinian-American, legal scholar and human rights activist
Dave Zirin, Political sports writer
Nikole Hannah-Jones, Journalist
Gina Dent, Professor, UC Santa Cruz
Mosab Abu Toha, Palestinian Poet
(and more to be announced)
Additionally, guests will be treated to vibrant musical performances, with special musical guests yet to be revealed. The 2017 Peace Ball featured unforgettable performances by artists such as Solange and Esperanza Spalding, setting the tone for an inspiring evening of culture, celebration, and activism.
Event Details
Date: January 18th 2025
Time: 8:00 PM – Midnight
Location: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, D.C.
Age: 21+
Attire: Formal Gala
This is not just another event—it’s a movement. Join us as we come together to celebrate, resist, and build a future grounded in justice and liberation for all.
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