TSEJA Announces 2025 Honorees for The 1865 Legends Ball

Dothan, AL – March 21, 2025 – Tri-State Expo Juneteenth Affairs, Inc. (TSEJA) is proud to announce its 2025 Honorees for The 1865 Legends Ball, presented by TSEJA. These distinguished individuals, hailing from across the South, have made significant historic impacts in their respective fields and communities, warranting recognition and celebration. The Ball will be held on May 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Dothan Civic Center.

“Our board eagerly anticipates this annual event, which provides an opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to individuals of diverse backgrounds who have made a profound impact on our region, while proudly embracing their unique heritage,” said Evangeline Reynolds-Gunn, Executive Director of TSEJA.

LEGENDS Linda Kelley-AL Col. (Ret.) Gregory Clark-AL Lynette De Jesus’-AL Charlie & Jessie Mato-Toyela-AL Rabbi Jonathan Jackson-NY Shannon Sampson-AL James Carrington Sr.-AL Dr. Victor Khan-AL Fredando Jackson-GA Daphania Adams-GA Jennifer McCohnell-GA James L. Thompson Jr.-PA Angelena LeRoy-FL

PRELUDES Rashada LeRoy-AL Cree Davis - GA Alicia Gutzmore-AL Janet Gilbert-AL Derrick Tiller-AL Justise Black-AL L.A. Roberts- GA Dr. Jessica W. Dorsey-GA Tiffany Brown-AL Adrienne Smith-AL Shaniqua Rose-FL Briana Burrell-AL James Carrington, III-AL Latasha Hyatt-ID

This marks the fourth year of The 1865 Legends Ball, TSEJA’s primary fundraising event for private and corporate donors. Proceeds support educational programs, the organization’s scholarship fund, and the development of the Juneteenth African American Arts Museum (JA3M), scheduled to open in 2026.

Tickets for The 1865 Legends Ball are available here on the TSEJA website. For more information about TSEJA’s cultural equity initiatives or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Executive Director Evangeline Reynolds-Gunn at ereynolds@tristateexpodothan.com.

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