The Inaugural 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, Michael Franti, Ashley Judd, Fran Drescher, Lana Wachowski, Cheryl Strayed, Sonia Sanchez, Naomi Klein, Melissa Harris-Perry and Eve Ensler.
The 2025 Inaugural 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 Inaugural 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 @ The National Museum of African American History and Culture
OUR LIST OF DISTINGUISHED HOSTS AND GUESTS INCLUDE:
- Angela Davis
- Mehdi Hasan
- Alice Walker
- Ibram X. Kendi
- V (formerly Eve Ensler)
- Sonia Sanchez
- Gina Dent
- Nikole Hannah-Jones
- Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!
- Medea Benjamin, CODEPINK
- Mosab Abu Toha
- Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
- Congresswoman Cori Bush
- Congresswoman Summer Lee
- Noura Erekat
- Andy Shallal
more to be announced… with Special Musical Guests and Performances
All museum exhibits will be open during the Peace Ball.
Please note: This event is for ages 21+ only.