Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/23/2026
5:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Categories
Voices of Hope: An Event in Celebration of Black Excellence will recognize Philadelphia-area trailblazers who demonstrate compassion and positive change. The event will highlight individuals who are “Building Tomorrow Today.” Award recipients will be: Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson; Tiffany Tavarez, Vice President of Jefferson’s Community Impact & Strategic Partnerships; Dr. Ashley Jordan, President & CEO of African American Museum in Philadelphia; Kenneth Lawrence, Highmark Blue Shield Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Southeastern Pennsylvania; Kelly Richards, President and Director of Free Library of Philadelphia; Monique Moore Pryor, Esq., President and Executive Director of The Free Library Foundation, and community advocate Charlie Mack.
6abc journalist Sharrie Williams will host the ceremony, and Joseph Meade, Comcast Spectacor’s Senior Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs, will deliver the keynote speech. Featured performers will be the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts; Eric Wortham; Aliyah Khalyn; Julian King; Seraiah Nicole, and Hiruy Tirfe Quintet.
Free with required registration (seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis). Gates open at 5:45 p.m. EST; pre-ceremony: 6 p.m. EST; main ceremony: 7 p.m. EST. Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. highmarkmann@engage.ticketmaster.com