

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Celebration of Black Voices: Legacy Awards
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: This awards ceremony is thoughtfully tailored to the Black Community, honoring legacy, lived leadership, and future building. The evening centers: culture, resilience, collective progress and “doing the work.”

Attire: This is your night to celebrate your incredible achievements so dress to impress! The dress code is black formal wear. The color black will symbolize Black history, Black joy and Black excellence. Wear what makes you feel confident and fabulous.

Below is a list of all the Award Categories &amp; Honorees who will be in attendance:

Ancestors’ Legacy Award (Past) 
Shirley Edgerton
Honors elders and trailblazers whose sacrifices, wisdom, and leadership laid the groundwork for today’s Black community strength.

Pillars of the Community Award (Past &amp; Present)
Dennis Powell (NAACP)
Recognizes individuals who have consistently shown up, quietly or boldly, providing stability, guidance, and care across generations.

Living Legend Award
Wanda Houston
This award celebrates a legacy still in motion one that continues to uplift, mentor, and amplify Black voices through art, leadership, and example.

Celebration of Black Voices All Star Award
Sherrie Bethel
This honoree has consistently shared their story, their talent, and their heart helping shape the spirit and soul of the Celebration of Black Voices Festival. 

Allyship in Action Award
John Bissell (Greylock Federal Credit Union)
This award recognizes an individual who uses their influence, access, and resources to actively support and uplift communities of color. 

Culture Keeper Award (Past &amp; Present)
Dr. Frances Jones Sneed
Recognizes those preserving, teaching, and advancing Black culture, history, art, and traditions for current and future generations.

Rising Changemaker Award
Dashine Moore (Beet the Streets)
Highlights an emerging leader showing exceptional promise, vision, and commitment to shaping the community’s future.

Dream Forward Award
John Lewis
Recognizes a visionary whose ideas, innovation, and courage are building pathways for Black excellence, sustainability, and freedom.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsfield/celebration-of-black-voices-legacy-awards/200029696075126
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029696075126?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=pittsfield-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Pittsfield
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Barrington Stage's Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center
- **lat**: 42.45586
- **long**: -73.25345
- **full address**: Barrington Stage's Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center, 36 Linden St, Pittsfield, MA 01201-3212, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Sharron Frazier Mcclain (https://allevents.in/org/sharron-frazier-mcclain/20072012)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Barrington Stage's Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center, 36 Linden St, Pittsfield, MA 01201-3212, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Sharron Frazier Mcclain
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, Festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Celebration of Black Voices: Legacy Awards ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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