The Peace Ball presented by Busboys and Poets is a recurring event around the U.S. presidential inauguration intended to energize and inspire artists, activists and progressives determined to strengthen our democracy. Past honorable guests include: Danny Glover, Angela Davis, Corey Booker, Alice Walker, Solange, Van Jones, Esperanza Spalding, Amy Goodman, Gina Dent, Michael Franti, Ashley Judd, Fran Drescher, Lana Wachowski, Cheryl Strayed, Sonia Sanchez, Naomi Klein, Melissa Harris-Perry and Eve Ensler.
The 2025 Peace Ball: Voices of Justice and Liberation
TO energize TO inspire TO uplift … artists, activists, and progressives determined to fight for justice and liberation across the planet.
Busboys and Poets is thrilled to announce the 2025 Peace Ball: Voices of Justice and Liberation: an event featuring live music, inspiring speeches, and captivating performances, along with food and open bar.
Saturday, January 18, 2025 8 PM
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW Washington, D.C. 20024
WITH CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
- Angela Davis
- Mehdi Hasan
- Alice Walker
- Ibram X. Kendi
- V (formerly Eve Ensler)
- Sonia Sanchez
- Gina Dent
- Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!
- Medea Benjamin, CODEPINK
- Mosab Abu Toha
- Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
- Congresswoman Cori Bush
- Congresswoman Summer Lee
- Noura Erakat
- Congressman Jamaal Bowman
- Linda Sarsour
- Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
- Isra Chaker
and Special Musical Guests and Performances including;
- Sweet Honey in the Rock
- Artists from Joe’s Movement Emporium
- Black Leaves Dance Company
- Farafina Kan
- Superior Cling Jazz Band
more to be announced…
Please note: This event is for ages 21+ only.