Inaugurated in 1992 to culminate the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Museum the Night of 100 Stars – Chicago African American History Makers ® Gala honors African American Chicagoans who have made outstanding contributions to society through their professions and civic responsibilities. Approximately 600 people attend this star studded evening! This year’s honorees are as follows:
Honorary Gala Chairs
Bernard & Shirley Kinsey
Gala Chair
Abe Thompson
2008 Honorees
Dr. James Bowman
Barbara Bowles
Reuben Cannon
William Lamar, Jr.
James H. Lowry
Event Details
Cocktail Reception: 6:00 PM
Awards Presentation: 7:00 PM
Gala Buffet Supper, Cocktails, Dancing & Entertainment: 8:30 PM
Donation: $300 per person, Black Tie
Proceeds benefit DuSable Museum exhibitions and education programs
2008 Sponsors
DuSable Museum extends a special thank you to the following organizations for their support:
GOLD Sponsors
Abbott Labs
United Airlines
SILVER Sponsors
AT&T
ComEd
Harris Bank
JP Morgan Chase
Sara Lee Corporation
BRONZE Sponsors
3D Design Studio
ABC 7 Chicago
Central City Productions
Coca Cola
Coleman Development Company
Dominick’s
Duane Morris, LLP
ITW (Illinois Tool Works)
Keel Asset Management
LaSalle Bank
Macy*s
M.R. Beal & Company
Quaker/PEPSICO
Shore Bank
Media Sponsor
ABC7 CHICAGO
Official Airline of The DuSable Museum of African American History
United Airlines
Special Support
Grey Goose
Southern Wine & Spirits
To find out more about sponsorship and download a sponsorship package, click here
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