The Speaker of the House of Representatives is being recognized for leading with strength, integrity, and grace under pressure — using her power to protect the rule of law and advance a more popular democracy.  

 

Please join us in DC on March 31 for the Guiding Light Awards: Washington, DC.

We will bring progressive leaders, community organizers, donor-activists and change-makers together for a celebration of the dynamic visionaries who continue to pave the way for a popular democracy. This year we are moving the celebration to Busboys and Poets at 14 & V. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

 

We are so honored to be recognizing the leadership and dedication of four outstanding people this year:

 

Kim A. Anderson

Executive Director of the National Education Association

 

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Founding Director of The Antiracist Research & Policy Center

 

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi

The Speaker of the House of Representatives

 

Andy Shallal

Artist, Cultural Organizer, and Founder of Busboys and Poets

 

 

 

Tributes will be presented by:

 

Rev. William Barber, Poor Peoples Campaign

Lonnie Bunch, 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian

Alicia Garza, Black Lives Matter

Mary Kay Henry, President, SEIU,

John Stocks, Chair, Democracy Alliance,

Alexandria Richardson, NEA Center for Social Justice

Barbara Ehrenreich, Author

George Pelecanos, Author

U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin, 8th District, Maryland

J.PERIOD and Mumu Fresh!

 

Learn more about our special guests and get your tickets today!