Thank you for purchasing your ticket to the BE. Gala 2016!

We are excited to welcome you on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Conrad Washington, DC, for an unforgettable evening honoring Black LGBTQ+ excellence, leadership, creativity, and impact.

Your support helps the Center for Black Equity continue advancing equity, strengthening Black Pride organizations, and uplifting Black LGBTQ+ communities across the country and around the world.

Please keep this receipt for your records. Additional event details, including arrival information and an exclusive preview of this year’s auction items, will be shared as we get closer to the gala.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

With gratitude,

Kenya Hutton, MPH
President and CEO
Center for Black Equity

BE. Gala 2026

A Celebration of Black LGBTQ+ Brilliance, Leadership and Liberation.