More than 100 leaders and visionaries from across industries gathered in Georgia for TIME’s Honoring the March: An Impact Family Dinner, an event to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington.
, as her inspiration to make an impact in the “historically white sport” of fencing. “A fellow Muslim, [Ali] helped me understand early in my career to lead with the intention to create meaningful change in this world,” she said. “To want for my brothers and sisters what I want for myself.”
Gun violence activist and student Wadler spoke on the adultification of Black women, pointing out that Black girls are nine times more likely to be suspended in school than those around them. “I will continue to march for the rights and recognition of girls who look like me,” the 16-year-old said. “No matter your background or color, every young girl is worthy of the attention and care that will help to shape them into powerful, confident young women.
There were also several live performances throughout the evening: Singer Jonathan Nelson opened with gospel song “Jehovah Sabaoth;” R&B artist Bebe Winans sang his 2005 single “I Have A Dream;” Yannick Lebrun of the esteemed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed a contemporary dance to Nina Simone’s “Wild Is The Wind;” modern singer-songwriter Breland performed a rendition of “A Change Is Gonna Come;” and poet J.
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