2024 Black History Gala
Theme: African Americans & The Arts
We cordially invite you to our 2nd Annual Black History Gala. This historic regional event will allow us to highlight a few of our contributions and those of other African American Trailblazers from our region.
We will distribute 10 Trailblazer Awards and one of these recipients will also receive a donation to continue the work they are doing in our region.
We will also highlight the youth from our region while enjoying:
- Professional Comedian
- Local Live Entertainment
- Catered dinner
- Keepsake pictures
- Fellowship
Attire: African Attire or Formal Black Tie
2024 Trailblazer Nominees
Featured Presenter
Featured Presenter - Comedian Small Fire
Sylvia M. Cannon a/k/a “Small Fire” formerly referred to as “Small Frie”(Small Fry), was born in Drew, Mississippi and later relocated to Atlanta, GA at the age of 14. Shortly after attending college her fire for comedy was ignited.
She gained national popularity with appearances on BET’s Comic View, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Bobby Jones Gospel, Vibe, The Wayans Brothers Show, It’s Showtime at the Apollo, Uptown Comedy Club and appeared in The Disney Movie “First Kid” starring Sinbad. She is also the voice of “Lil’ D” on the Cartoon Network’s Class of 3000. She was recently featured on the hottest gospel concert on the circuit, The McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour and shared the stage with artists such as Tye Tribett, Marvin Sapp, Donald Lawrence, Karen Clark Sheard and Jonathan McReynolds.
In the midst of her successful career, Small Fire changed her moral approach to comedy and has obtained the Freedom to Inspire and Redeem through Entertainment. She believes the comedy ministry is mostly received because it’s not forced. You’re laughing and before you know it you’re inspired and encouraged.
With her down home southern charm and her unmatched ability to deliver a “hot” punch line with universal appeal "Small Fire" continues to light up the comedy world.
Small Fire is very active in developing communities through her motivational speaking at various schools and conference speaking.
General Admission
General Admission Tickets are $100 each.
Doors open at 5:15pm
Event Starts at 6:00ppm
Pictures
Dinner
Live Band
Featured Presentation
VIP Experience
VIP EXPERIENCE - $200 per ticket VIP *ONLY 75 VIP tickets*
Meet & Greet starts at 4:30pm.
Doors Open at 3:45pm
o Red Carpet Interview
o Meet & Greet with Feature Performer
o Access to VIP Lounge
o VIP Gift
o VIP Seating in Main Event
o Printed Pictures
Sponsor Levels Below:
BRONZE TABLE SPONSOR - $800
This allows you and your group to sit together.
o Reservation for 8 (General Admission tickets)
o Name listed on social media pages
o Name printed in program
o One raffle ticket per seated attendee
SILVER SPONSOR - $1500
o On-stage recognition
o Logo on banner
o 2 raffle tickets per seated attendee
o Logo printed on banner
o Reservation for 8 (General Admission Tickets)
o Name listed on social media pages
o Name & Logo printed in program
GOLD SPONSOR - $3000
o Special On-stage recognition (table representative will be invited on stage)
o Sponsor two youth seats at the event (local mentor program participants)
o Sponsor 2024 Domestic Violence Scholarship
o 2 raffle tickets per seated attendee
o Logo printed on banner
o Reservation for 8 (VIP Experience)
o Name listed on social media pages
o Name & Logo printed in program
