JusticeAid invites you to enjoy a unique live benefit concert at City Winery, NYC, Bessie! Empress of the Blues, hosted by Emmy Award winner Mark Ruffin, featuring contemporary artists performing a tribute to the irrepressible jazz and blues vocalist Bessie Smith, Empress of the Blues. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, 3-course dinner, wine, beer, and assorted beverages.

BENEFIT CONCERT INFORMATION
Tickets: https://justiceaid.salsalabs.org/bessieregistration/index.html?page=register

WHEN and WHERE
Monday, May 16th at 7 PM, City Winery, 25 11th Ave (at 15th St), New York, NY 10011

WHO
Featuring musical artists: Paula Cole, Valerie Simpson, Terri Lyne Carrington, Nona Hendrix, Madeleine Peyrou, Allan Harris, Morley, Chris Bergson & Ellis Hooks, and Samara Joy

The CAUSE: 100% of ticket sales and sponsorships will go to JusticeAid’s 2022 grantee partner, SMYAL (Supporting Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders) to help LGBTQ youth reach a brighter, healthier, and safer future.

SOCIAL CHANNELS #justiceaidconcert T: @JusticeAid_ F: @justiceaid I: @justiceaid

CONTACTS • JusticeAid: Jennifer Chandler, Managing Director jchandler@justiceaid.org; (301) 388-5051 • SMYAL: Jason Laney, Dir. of Dev. Jason.laney@SMYAL.org; (202) 567-3155

ABOUT JUSTICEAID
JusticeAid leverages the community-building power of art and music to transform awareness into action in the fight against injustice. Each year we identify and raise funds for justice causes by hosting music, arts, and educational events. Since 2013 JusticeAid has granted more than 1.5 million dollars to nonprofits working to ensure access to justice for the disenfranchised and marginalized. Our grantee partners are fighting racist voter suppression and racist policing, working to end mass incarceration and inhumane immigration practices, ensuring access to legal services, and addressing the criminalization and hatred of others.

ABOUT SMYAL
SMYAL (Supporting Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders) recognizes that no matter the year or time in history, LGBTQ youth will continue to need a safe and affirming environment to explore how their identities intersect their role as leaders and advocates in the community. At SMYAL, youth not only have a safe and welcoming place to be who they are, but are provided with the tools, resources, and support to develop as leaders dedicated to social change.