The MoAD Vanguard presents Seersucker & Luxe, a day party with a purpose. Join us for Vanguard's biggest fundraiser to support the Museum of the African Diaspora in style and splendor. Sip refreshing cocktails, feast on gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and dance the day away with DJ JustIn inside the beautiful Novela Bar or enjoy outdoor lawn games and libations in the adjacent Annie Street Plaza.

Special guests include members of the Northern California Players Charities and former NFL players Adrian Ross and Brandyn Thompson.

Proceeds from Seersucker & Luxe benefit MoAD’s celebrated exhibitions, public programs, and educational programs, which serve over 40,000 teachers, students, and families each year.

‍Attire: Picture a melanin-rich Great Gatsby-themed daytime gathering featuring tailored seersucker suits, bow ties, canes, pastel dresses, long pearls, veiled fascinators and delicate parasol umbrellas.

‍Please note: Guests must be 21 years of age with a valid ID. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Purchase tickets here.

Thank you to our sponsors

Special Guests supported by NorCal Players Charities (NorCalPC) / National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), Northern California Former Players Division:

‍Adrian Ross

‍(Former Linebacker Cincinnati Bengals) - Sacramento Area VP of the Northern California Chapter NFLPA; NFL Agent; Owner of 3DS Sports Agency

‍Brandyn Thompson

‍(Former Cornerback Washington Redskins) - Owner of True Grit Sports

‍Isaiah Ekejiuba

‍(Former Linebacker Oakland Raiders) - High School Football Coach at Christian Brothers Academy in Sacramento

‍Otis Amey

‍(Former Wide Receiver San Francisco 49ers) - Founder of Dream Hunters Academy, Motivational Speaker, Author and Artist

‍Matt Gutierrez

‍(Former Quarterback New England Patriots) - Co-Founder of Kenion Training 7 on 7.

‍Tyronne Gross

‍(Former Running Back San Diego Chargers) - Founder of Table Community Foundation and Motivational Speaker

‍Marcus Riley

‍(Former Linebacker Chicago Bears) - Owner of Hard Knocks Academy

Thank you to our community partners

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100 Black Men of the Bay Area

Africa & Friends

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Omicron Theta Lambda Graduate Chapter

ArtSpan

Bay Area Blacks In Tech (BayBIT)

Bay Area Black Professionals

Black Googler Network (Google)

Black Professional Network (BPN)

BOLDForce (Salesforce)

The Exquisite Gentleman Collective

Gap Inc.’s African American Network Group

Gyal's Network

Menelik Temple #36

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women -Oakland Bay Area Chapter

Northern California Columbia Alumni Club

The Ola Initiative

Onyx Community Connection

Rehab Online Magazine

SF Alphas

The Supper Club

UC Berkeley Black Alumni Club

Urban Vines

Young, Black and In San Francisco (YBSF)

Young Blacks of the Bay (YBB)

Young Latinos in San Francisco (YLSF)