The Spirit of Memphis: We Are One
Host Committee
Dr. Lanetta Anderson
Elizabeth Coors
Van and CC Drayton
Kelly English
Cleo and Dorcas Griffin
Carlos and Tamara Fifer
Lucy Gaffney
Kelly and Afshan Latif Kirk
JT Malasri
UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball
Saturday, November 1, 2025
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
This unforgettable weekend starts with the dazzling Mayor’s Masquerade Ball on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Peabody Hotel. Guests will enjoy exquisite cuisine, refreshing cocktails, and an inspiring program. The evening will feature captivating live entertainment with renowned celebrities. Following the ball, there will be an exclusive gathering where attendees can dance the night away, enjoy live performances, and mingle with some of Memphis’s most beloved figures.
Unmasked: An Elegant Afterglow
Saturday, November 1, 2025
10:00 pm to 1:00 am
The Peabody Hotel
Presented by Forward 901
Step beyond the masked ball and into a night of refined yet spirited celebration. Unmasked: An Elegant Afterglow is the official post-ball event, where the charm lingers and the masks come off. Enjoy an evening of dancing, entertainment, conversation and elevated ambiance.
We invite you to become a sponsor or purchase a ticket to support Forward 901’s commitment to driving positive change in Memphis. Proceeds from this event will benefit local nonprofit organizations that align with our focus areas: empowering youth, supporting seniors, enhancing public safety, combating blight, and improving transportation systems.
Elevate Memphis Leadership Summit
Building Legacies. Igniting Impact.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Presented by Forward 901 and Memphis Challenge
The Peabody Hotel Ballroom
Summit | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Elevate After Glow | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
This isn’t about sitting in sessions. It’s about stepping into possibility.
Expand your vision.
Learn actionable strategies to grow your career or enterprise.
Build real connections.
Meet the people shaping what’s next for our city — and find your next collaborator, mentor, or investor.
Reignite your purpose.
Leave re-centered, re-inspired, and ready to lead with courage.
Sponsorship Bundle
The proceeds from this weekend will directly benefit our five key areas of focus: youth development, public safety, support for seniors, transportation improvements, and combating city blight. Your support will play a vital role in our collective efforts to create a better Memphis for all its citizens.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our dedicated Forward 901 team at memphisforward901@gmail.com or
(901) 501-5660.
