About this Event
For five years, the Institute for Black Justice (IBJ) has stood as a beacon of advocacy, courage, and community empowerment. We exist to confront systemic inequities, to uplift Black and marginalized families, and to build pathways toward a justice system rooted in equity and accountability. Thousands of lives have been touched through our legal advocacy, community programs, and bold vision for transformation.
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, we will gather for our 5th Anniversary Liberation Gala, an evening of inspiration, culture, and commitment. This year’s keynote speaker is the extraordinary Dorothy Roberts, award-winning author of Torn Apart, whose groundbreaking work calls us to imagine a world where families and communities thrive free from systemic harm. This Gala is more than a celebration, it is a movement.
Proceeds will directly fund IBJ’s programs, ensuring we can continue to provide legal support, amplify community voices, and advance justice for those most impacted by inequity!
Agenda
🕑: 04:58 PM - 05:58 PM
Saxophone Performance
Host: Marcel E.C. Augustin
Info: Saxophone performance performed by Marcel E.C. Augustin
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Cocktail Hour
Info: Come enjoy cocktails and appetizers, get a signed book from our Keynote, and network!
🕑: 06:00 PM
Program Begins
Info: Program begins! Make sure you're seated!
🕑: 06:24 PM - 06:32 PM
Vocal Performance
Host: Jua
Info: First vocal performance of the evening by JUA!
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:20 PM
Spoken Word Performance
Host: C.A.U.T.I.O.N.
🕑: 06:20 PM
Dinner is Served!
Host: Mapassa Catering
Info: Authentic African Cuisine provided by Mapassa Catering!
🕑: 06:35 PM - 07:30 PM
Keynote Interview
Host: Dorothy Roberts
Info: Listen to our Keynote, Dorothy Roberts, be interviewed by Tara Urs (A.C.L.U. Civil Rights Attorney)!
🕑: 09:00 PM
Event Concludes
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Tacoma Elks Lodge - Allenmore Events Center, 2013 South Cedar Street, Tacoma, United States
USD 40.00 to USD 135.23
