The Black Institute's 15th Anniversary Gala
Honoring the Life & Legacy of Bertha Lewis
Join us for a powerful and unforgettable evening as we celebrate the 15th Anniversary Fundraiser of The Black Institute with a night dedicated to honoring the life’s work and legacy of The Honorable Bertha Lewis.
This milestone gala commemorates Bertha Lewis’s decades of activism and organizing throughout the United States and across the African Diaspora. Her leadership has inspired and empowered generations of:
- Community leaders
- Advocates and grassroots organizers
- Elected officials
- Corporate partners and philanthropists
This is more than just a celebration—it is a tribute to a movement builder and a visionary. We gather to reflect on the legacy of her work, honor those who have grown under her leadership, and look ahead to the next generation of trailblazers.
Come celebrate with us and give flowers to a living legend.
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SPONSORSHIP & TICKET OPPORTUNITIES
GENERAL ADMISSION - $250
· 1 Ticket
· Live Entertainment Viewing
· Catered Dinner
(General Admission tickets may be purchased directly through ActBlue. Please note: ActBlue is for General Admission only. Sponsorship packages must be arranged by contacting us directly — see below.)
BRASS PACKAGE - $1,500
· 2 Tickets
· Cocktail Hour
· Catered Dinner
· Names printed in Journal
BRONZE PACKAGE - $2,500
· 4 Tickets
· Cocktail Hour
· Catered Dinner
· Names/Logo Printed in Journal
· Tribute Posting to Bertha Lewis in Journal (B&W) (3.12 x 2.065)
SILVER PACKAGE - $5,000
· 6 Tickets for Preferred Seating
· Cocktail Hour
· Catered Dinner
· Listing in Event Materials
· Half-Page Advertisement (6.5 x 4) (Color)
· Logo on Step & Repeat
· Community Partner Highlight on TBI’s Website – 3 Months
GOLD PACKAGE - $7,500
· 8 Tickets for Preferred Seating
· Cocktail Hour
· Catered Dinner
· Listing in Event Materials
· Full-Page Advertisement (6.5 x 9) (Color)
· Logo on Step & Repeat
· Community Partner Highlight on TBI’s Website – 4 Months
TOPAZ PACKAGE - $10,000
· 10 Tickets for VIP Seating
· Cocktail Hour
· Catered Dinner
· Listing in Event Materials
· Full-Page Advertisement (6.5 x 9) & Half-Page Tribute Posting (6.5 x 4) (Color)
· Logo on Step & Repeat
· Community Partner Highlight on TBI’s Website – 6 Months
· Shout-Out on Social Media Platforms
JADE PACKAGE - $15,000
· 12 Tickets for VIP Seating
· Cocktail Hour
· Catered Dinner
· Listing in Event Materials
· Full-Page Advertisement (6.5 x 9) & Half-Page Tribute Posting (6.5 x 4) (Color)
· Logo on Step & Repeat
· Community Partner Highlight on TBI’s Website – 6 Months
· 2 Shout-Outs on Social Media Platforms
DIAMOND PACKAGE - $25,000
· 15 Tickets for VIP Seating
· Cocktail Hour
· Catered Dinner
· Listing in Event Materials
· Full-Page Advertisement & Full-Page Tribute Posting (6.5 x 9) (Color)
· Logo on Step & Repeat
· Community Partner Highlight on TBI’s Website – 1 Year
· 3 Shout-Outs on Social Media Platforms
- IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION: General Admission Tickets ($250): Available via ActBlue.
- Sponsorship Packages ($1,500 – $25,000): Must be purchased via check.
Please contact Julio Herrera, Director of Operations, at JHerrera@theblackinstitute.org or 212-871-6899 for instructions on how to purchase a sponsorship package.
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