Swizz Beatz, Jon Batiste, Gloria Vanderbilt, and More at the Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner

In various eras of his life, photographers, composers, filmmakers, and writers Gordon Parks were both people of the Renaissance. He was mainly working in the middle of the 20th century, and his photojournalism is considered to be the best part of Canon in the US, and his photographs, films and other works are based on African American culture It is considered to be an important part of. The Gordon Park Foundation is a power to be praised for the charity event in New York and the annual award dinner is a large amount of money to protect the park's artistic heritage and to offer scholarships to artists in all fields We raised funds. Last night at Cipriani 42 chome, this event attracted many parties such as philanthropists, social facilities, creative types - impressive team power led by the attractive executive director of the foundation Peter Kunhardt gathered, JR

In addition to Usher and Swizz Beatz, Gloria Vanderbilt, Russell Simmons, Sarah Arison are also participating. "Yes, I will not miss this," Dao Zhou of the public school said, last year is one of the winners of recovery of happiness. "I worked with Peter all the year, I helped advertise and collect money, which is a wonderful job."

This year's winners include singer / activist Mavis Staples, young philanthropist Alexander Soros, musician Jon Batiste, Congressman John Lewis, and charity super couple Kenneth and Kathryn Chenault. During the show, Martin Scorsese and Stephen Colbert co-starred and the hosts were equally impressive. After dinner, a performance was held for everyone to stand up. In the evening we raised over $ 1.3 million - a cool amount worthy of being sure to participate

What is surprising about tonight is how diverse the Foundation supporters are. From financiers to musicians, these different types of people all feel the best creative work filled with the legacy of the park and the idea of ​​social justice - this is a powerful because of the complex political situation It is a message. Bruce Weber shares this kind of thing. "Gordon is one of those who will never give up.He has great influence on me.I have grown up in his work.When I look at things, he always makes you" get up " .

The Gordon Park Foundation will be awarded to individuals who inspire the next generation through creative means enriching our lives in ways that reflect the ideas and goals of the park. The Gordon Parks Art Patron Prize will recognize people who appreciate art. Winners will receive special appreciation for the support and promotion of artistic creativity in visual art, film, literature or performing arts.

In various eras of his life, photographers, composers, filmmakers, and writers Gordon Parks were both people of the Renaissance. He was mainly working in the middle of the 20th century, and his photojournalism is considered to be the best part of Canon in the US, and his photographs, films and other works are based on African American culture It is considered to be an important part of. The Gordon Park Foundation is a power to be praised for the charity event in New York and the annual award dinner is a large amount of money to protect the park's artistic heritage and to offer scholarships to artists in all fields We raised funds. Last night at Cipriani 42 chome, this event attracted many parties such as philanthropists, social facilities, creative types - impressive team power led by the attractive executive director of the foundation Peter Kunhardt gathered, JR