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The Black Legacy Advancement Coalition
PO Box 32088
Detroit Michigan 48232
(313)327-1449
[email protected]
BLAC’s Five Year Anniversary Gala will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the newly restored Book Tower Building downtown Detroit, Michigan. Detroiters and friends from around the globe will share in an evening of hope, highlighting the amazing accomplishments that BLAC is making every day in our communities. The proceeds from this year’s premier gathering will go to fund our Ground Up Initiative’s housing, mentorship and programming efforts.
Since 2021, this initiative has provided dozens of young Detroiters with tangible support as they transition from foster care, homelessness, abuse, neglect, the criminal justice process and other challenging circumstances.
The evening will begin with a strolling reception and silent auction. To follow, there will be live music and entertainment, great food, special presentations, as well as several special guests!
Come ready to enjoy an unforgettable evening in the beautifully restored atmosphere of the historic Book Tower building. It will truly be a night to remember!
Event Details
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Location: Book Tower Conservatory Ballroom
1265 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Attire: Semi Formal
6:30 PM – Doors open. Strolling Reception, Drinks and Silent Art Auction
7:30 PM – Dinner is served.
Registration is Full!
Ticket Price:
$150.00 per person
$125.00 for members
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Since 2020, we have…
Invested more than $500,000 dollars in Detroit’s Black communities with residential property investments, community programming and transformative giveback events and experiences!
Instituted consistent mentoring programs for the holistic development of young adults.
Established the Ali Legacy House Tranquility Garden with 4,500 square feet of thriving, healthy green space and more than 150 fruit bearing herb, fruit and vegetable plants.
Launched a national wellness movement with our nationally acclaimed expo, Health Is Wealth Detroit.
Launched an affordable semi-independent housing resource for women in the spring of 2025.
Established the Ali Legacy House for Men ages 18-35 in Detroit – an affordable housing resource with proven results of training, stability, and success.
Facilitated an annual Black History celebration entitled, “Black History Makers,” with community awards, curated conversations and a competitive grant competition.
Started to secure a site for the development of the Black Legacy Advancement Center.
Established a base of 3,000 members.
OUR CURRENT GOALS
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Secure 1,000 new and recurring paid memberships.
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Launch a dedicated home for the empowerment and betterment of women.
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Build the Black Legacy Fund’s endowment to $10M to establish the Black Legacy Advancement Center.
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Make significant investment into the long-term sustainability of this organization.
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Sustain and build our programming and events towards more growth and more fun!
ABOUT THE HOST
The Black Legacy Advancement Coalition is a movement committed to building Black power by providing education and resources that uplift our communities. Founded in 2020, this grassroots organization has significantly invested in capital projects that have renovated property while renovating human lives. This work has been realized through our Ground Up Initiative, an effort to revitalize property while revitalizing lives in some of Detroit’s most historic Black neighborhoods.
The Coalition champions the restoration of our communities, as well as the holistic development of young adults ages 18-35, through our Ground Up Leadership Program.
The Coalition regularly hosts workshops and events to disseminate practical knowledge that will elevate our members’ consciousness and quality of life.
None of this work would be possible without the dedication of our volunteers, the generosity of our sponsors, the commitment of our partners, and the love of our neighbors, family and friends!
We envision a world in which all people of African descent have:
1. Access to education and the career path of their choice 2. Tools for generational wealth building 3. Mental health services, physical wellness and high-quality housing