The John R. Lewis Legacy Institute has announced its yearly fundraising benefit to be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the prestigious Mercedes Benz Stadium – Delta Sky360 Club in Atlanta, GA. This year’s celebration, themed “The Legacy Continues: Grounded in Love”, will be an intimate gathering that will honor the late Congressman John R. Lewis.
The John R. Lewis Legacy Institute is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2021. The Institute’s mission is to promote equity by preserving the legacy of the late Congressman John R. Lewis through dynamic community engagement and service projects. The Institute embraces initiatives that are grounded in social justice and educational equity, and it is committed to promoting nonviolent change, equality, and civil rights. The Institute strives to ensure that Congressman Lewis’ indomitable spirit endures for generations to come.
“This is not just an event; it’s a manifestation of our commitment to uphold and further Congressman Lewis’s philosophy,” says Jerrick Lewis, executive director of the John R. Lewis Legacy Institute and nephew of Congressman Lewis. “It will be a night where we acknowledge and celebrate those who continue to blaze trails, break barriers, and sow seeds of love and unity in our society.”
The John R. Lewis Legacy Institute is recognizing a distinguished group of honorees this year who embody the spirit of #GoodTrouble and have made significant contributions in their communities, reflecting the values and vision of Congressman Lewis. The honorees include Tequila Smith, Executive Vice President at Covanta; Dr. Andrew Page, Director of Surgical Oncology at Piedmont Hospital; Quinton Riggins, Senior Vice President of Government & Corporate Affairs at Alabama Power; Anthony Brock, Co-Founder and Head of School at Valiant Cross Academy; Careshia Moore, President of Usher’s New Look; Nancy Flake Johnson, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta; and Warrick Dunn, Founder of Warrick Dunn Charities.
The celebration is sponsored by Arthur M. Blank Foundation, Delta Air Lines, The Same House, National Pancreas Foundation, Coca-Cola, Publix Supermarkets and Publix Charities, Northside Hospital, Covanta, Southern Poverty Law Center and 400 Years of African American History Commission. The Institute partners with LRY Media Group, a global event production company, to orchestrate this significant occasion. All supporters, advocates, and community members are invited to be a part of this extraordinary event. To secure tickets or learn more about the John R. Lewis Legacy Institute, please visit johnrlewislegacyinstitute.org.
