The purpose of the Give Thanks for Girls Benefit Gala honors girls who are making new lanes and extending our lens of Black girl possibilities.

National Honorees of our Black Excellence Award are:

Marsai Martin: At 13 years old, she is the youngest black actor on primetime television, starring on ABCs Emmy award-winning show, Black-ish.

Haile Thomas: This 16 year old is a health activist, motivational speaker, vegan chef and the youngest certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Haile is also the founder and executive director of the HAPPY Organization (Healthy Active Positive Purposeful Youth).

Mikaila Ulmer: Thirteen year-old Mikaila Ulmer has turned her experience with bees, dedication to the environment and her grandmother's lemonade recipe into a winning formula. Mikaila is the Chief Executive Officer of Me and the Bees Lemonade.

Attire: Formal wear; ANKARA Prints or RED. Wear your dancing shoes.

Valet Service. Open Bar.