DINNER AND GALA DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The NCBW invites you to join us for "A Historical Affair" during inauguration weekend. The evening will begin with an awards program for the honorees, including senior campaign advisors, elected officials, and grassroots organizers of the campaign. Guests include a broad spectrum of stakeholders such as Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congresswomen Maxine Walters, Carolyn Kilpatrick and Sheila Jackson Lee, and model and entrepreneur Beverly Bond. Joe Coleman wil be the feature performer and Daniel Beaty and April Sempre will delight with artistic tributes to the honorees. Afterwards, there will be a "Just Desserts" Gala and Reception hosted by WPGC's Justin Love, with a feature performance by Jovi Rockwell. Later in the night, Beverly Bond will create an unrivaled party vibe by blending soul, pop, rock, funk, and conscious hip-hop for the true music connoisseurs.

Confirmed Dignitaries and Celebrity Guests

Beverly Bond
(Model, Founder of Black Girls Rock, Inc.)

The Honorable Donna Edwards
(U.S. House of Representatives, Maryland 4th District)

The Honorable Chaka Fattah
(U.S. House of Representatives, Pennsylvania 2nd District)

The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
(U.S. Senate, California)

The Honorable Al Green
(U.S. House of Representatives, Texas 9th District)

The Honorable Carolyn Kilpatrick
(U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan 13th District)

The Honorable Barbara Lee
(U.S. House of Representatives - California 9th District)

The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee
(U.S. House of Representatives, Texas 18th District)

Eric Snow
(NBA Player - Cleveland Cavaliers)

DeShawn Snow
(Real Housewives of Atlanta)

The Honorable Maxine Waters
(U.S. House of Representatives, California 35th District)

Judge James Andrew Wynn
(Immediate Past Chair, Judicial Division of the ABA)

NEWSEUM EXPERIENCE DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As an additional option, you can enjoy the inauguration parade from the Newseum, which is directly on the parade route but indoors so you have a choice to watch the parade from large glass sweeping windows (there is limited space for this experience) or a mega jumbotron.  (Please note that the terraces to the Newseum will be closed to the public).  As the only museum fronting the inaugural parade route and the world's most interactive museum, the Newseum offers a place to take in the historic moment without inconvenience. The Newseum’s large glass windows will offer a sweeping view of the festivities. Indoors, the Newseum will feature several viewing screens including a large jumbotron and presidential inaugural exhibits, including an exhibit of historic front pages announcing Obama’s election. The Newseum is sold out to the public Inauguration Day. Please note that you will receive a ticket for public entry to the Newseum on Inauguration Day, but there will not be any additional privacy to this event or our group.  Also, once you enter the Newseum, you will not be able to go back out the front door on Pennsylvania Avenue.  The only way you will be able to exit is on C Street, (Group Entrance) and you will have to go back through security.  Once you leave, however, you will not be able to return, if the Newseum is at capacity. The doors open at 10 a.m. and remain open until 10 p.m. (early arrival is strongly recommended).