About this Event
The Mt. McKinley Lodge 2 PHA, in partnership with the Anchorage Museum, is hosting its first Annual Black History Makers Ball. The Ball is a Black Tie event with dinner offerings, live entertainment presenting the Soul Society of Alaska Band, featuring singing artist Dawn McClain, and DJ Marv bringing the music.
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Advertising in the Commemorative Program Book of the Alaska’s Black History Makers Ball
Greetings,
This is a great way to highlight your business and show support in preserving, documenting, and uplifting the extraordinary legacy of Alaska’s Black History Makers. Your sponsorship will directly contribute to the historical preservation, archiving, and public recognition of ten distinguished Alaskans whose contributions have shaped government, justice, civil rights, military service, business development, community leadership, and cultural advancement across the state. Expected attendance is up to 500. The Commemorative Program Book will also be features on the Mt. McKinley Lodge, PHA #2 and Anchorage Museum's websites.
Historical presentations and archival previews
Your participation ensures these pioneers receive the recognition they deserve, while also supporting the long-term preservation of their stories for future generations.
We proudly honor the following trailblazers whose lives and service have
impacted generations:
• Former Anchorage City Councilman & Fire Chief Thomas Bevers
• State Senator Elvie Gray Jackson
• State Senator David Wilson
• Retired Judge Pamela Washington
• Brigadier General Simon Brown
• Retired Painter’s Union Business Agent Ben Humphries
• Former Anchorage Assemblywoman Melinda Taylor
• Former Alaska Human Rights Chairman & Business Owner Willie Ratcliff
• Past Grand Master of MWPH Grand Lodge of Alaska, Richard J. Watts Senior
• Retired Vice President of Carr’s Groceries, Richard J. Watts Junior
With appreciation,
Mt. McKinley Lodge No. 2 PHA
In Partnership with The Anchorage Museum
Contact information: Mr. Edward Wesley (907) 350-0419
Agenda
Honorees:
Info: •Former Anchorage City Councilman/Fire Chief Thomas Bevers
•State Senator Elvie Gray Jackson
•State Senator David Wilson
•Retired Judge Pamela Washington Brown
•Brigadier General Simon Brown
•Retired Painter Union Business Agent Benjamin Humphrey
•Former Anchorage Assemblywoman
Belinda Taylor
•Former Alaska Human Rights Chairman/ Business Owner Willie Ratcliff
•Past GrandMaster of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alaska and it Jurisdiction Richard J Watts Senior
•Retired Vice President of Carr’s Groceries Richard J Watts Junior
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street, Anchorage, United States
USD 108.39 to USD 1067.79












