Westchester Multicultural Chamber

1st Anniversary Gala

FIRESIDE CHAT

Following the award presentation, Congressman Dr. Jamaal Bowman and Wealth manager and business owner Mr. Michael Brathwaite  will join Dr. Dyson for a fireside chat.

This conversation will highlight impactful moments from Dr. Dyson’s career as an author, a scholar, an ordained Baptist minister, and a public intellectual. And introduced his book Entertaining Race: Performing Blackness in America while discussing the growth and sustainability of small business owners within the diverse population and their journey to Equity, Equality, Wealth, and Generational Wealth.

Anniversary Event

October 28, 2022

SAVE THE DATE

WMCC’S 1st Anniversary Gala will be held at The Greentree Country Club on Friday 28th, 2022.

WHAT TO EXPECT – Join top business, thought leaders, and decision-makers for an unforgettable reception where we will celebrate WMCC’s 1st-Anniversary gala and ensure WMCC’s impact is felt for generations to come.  Funding raised through the Gala will provide resources to support and promote the growth and sustainability of small businesses within diverse Westchester.

 VIP RECEPTION –  A special VIP reception with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will immediately precede the Gala.  This private event is not open to general attendees. Please see sponsorship information below for more details. 

 

THE INAUGURAL CITIZEN AWARD OF DISTINCTION – WMCC is honored to present The Inaugural Citizen Award of Distinction to Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.

This prestigious award, recognizes an American citizen whose inspiring leadership vision and judgment have contributed to the welfare of the world, our nation, and our community. 

HONORING
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson -Inaugural Citizen Award of Distinction

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson – an American Book Award recipient and two-time NAACP Image Award winner – is one of the nation’s most influential and renowned public intellectuals.

He has been named one of the 150 most powerful African Americans by Ebony magazine. The Philadelphia Weekly contends that Dr. Dyson “is reshaping what it means to be a public intellectual by becoming the most visible black academic of his time.” Dr. Dyson’s pioneering scholarship has had a profound effect on American ideas. His first book, 1993’s Reflecting Black: African American Cultural Criticism, helped establish the field of black American cultural studies. His next book, 1994’s Making Malcolm: The Myth and Meaning of Malcolm X, was named one of the most important African American books of the 20th century.

Dr. Dyson is presently University Professor of Sociology at Georgetown University where, in 2011, he received widespread attention for his course “Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z.” His legendary rise – from welfare father to Princeton Ph.D., from church pastor to college professor, from a factory worker who didn’t start college until he was 21 to a figure who has become what writer Naomi Wolf terms “the ideal public intellectual of our time” – may help explain why author Nathan McCall simply calls him “a street fighter in suit and tie.”

THE GREAT LEADERS AWARD

Ralph Aronov
Economic Advance in a New Industry Award

Joanne Dunn
Community Service Award

Award for Community support and the advancement of others. Joanne Dunn is the first woman to be named executive director of The Youth Shelter Program of Westchester since its incorporation in 1975. Ms. Joanne Dunn has worked to improve the lives of troubled youths in Westchester, For the past two decades. Ms. Dunn’s ability to effectively lead with passion, courageousness, and humility allows everyone on her team to be guided through a unique blueprint. Her fiery passion for her work is infectious and motivates everyone, especially women, to go forth and multiply the power and purpose. Ms.Dunn always reminds all who come in contact with her to walk in their purpose and let it be their guide to more incredible things.

Event Details

Friday, October 28th 2022
6:30pm – 9:30pm

Greentree Country Club
538 Davenport Ave, New Rochelle, NY

Register for event


Sponsorship Packages

Diamond Sponsor –
Commitment $25,000
  • Front Row Table Placement; 20 guests (Two Tables)
  • Invitation to Pre-Gala VIP Reception – 10 Guests
  • Gala Program- Full-page ad in Gala Program; Top Billing for all Logo Placements
  • Press Release Mention
  • Verbal Sponsorship Recognition at Gala
  • Signage at Gala
  • Highlights on WMCC Social Media
  • Logo and link on the Event Website
  • Logo on Looped Video at Gala
Great Leaders Sponsorship –
Commitment $15,000
  • Premium Table Placement: 10 guests (One Table)
  • Invitation to Pre-Gala VIP Reception – 10 Guests
  • Gala Program Half-page ad in Gala Program
  • Press Release Mention
  • Signage at Gala
  • Highlights on WMCC Social Media
  • Logo and link on the Event Website
  • Logo on Looped Video at Gala
Platinum Sponsor –
Commitment $10,000
  • Premium Table Placement: 10 guests (One Table)
  • Invitation to Pre-Gala VIP Reception – 2 Guests
  • Gala Program – Quarter-page ad in Gala Program
  • Press Release Mention
  • Signage at Gala
  • Highlights on WMCC Social Media
  • Logo and link on the Event Website
  • Logo on Looped Video at Gala
Gold Sponsorship –
Commitment $5,000
  • Premium Table Placement: 10 guests (One Table)
  • Invitation to Pre-Gala VIP Reception – 2 Guests
  • Press Release Mention
  • Signage at Gala
  • Highlights on WMCC Social Media
  • Logo and link on the Event Website
  • Logo on Looped Video at Gala
Silver Sponsor –
Commitment $3,000
  • 5 Guests (1/2 Table)
  • Press Release Mention
  • Signage at Gala
  • Highlights on WMCC Social Media
  • Logo and link on the Event Website
  • Logo on Looped Video at Gala

Supporter -Commitment $750

  • 2 Guests
  • Signage at Gala
  • Logo and link on the Event Website
  • Logo on Looped Video at Gala