MIDDLE TN NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK
BLACK D I A M O N D BALL
Experience a Night to Remember May 15, 2025 WWW.NANMIDDLETN.ORG/BALL 6:00PM - 9:00PM
ABOUT US ABOUT THE EVENT VISION & VALUES SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AGREEMENT FORM
THE NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN), FOUNDED IN 1991 BY REVEREND AL SHARPTON, IS A LEADING CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION PROMOTING JUSTICE, EQUALITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL, REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, OR BACKGROUND, INSPIRED BY DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S LEGACY.
THE MIDDLE TN CHAPTER IS DEDICATED TO THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE, EQUALITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, BIGOTRY, AND SYSTEMIC INJUSTICE. WE ENVISION A SOCIETY WHERE CIVIL RIGHTS ARE NOT JUST PROTECTED BY LAWS BUT CELEBRATED AS INHERENT TO THE FABRIC OF OUR COMMUNITY. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS THE FREEDOM TO THRIVE WITHOUT FEAR OF DISCRIMINATION OR PREJUDICE.
THE MIDDLE TN CHAPTER OF NAN PROMOTES CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM BY ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT PRIORITIZE REHABILITATION, REDUCE MASS INCARCERATION, AND ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE. WE CHAMPION POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH TRANSPARENT OVERSIGHT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, WHILE FIGHTING AGAINST VOTER SUPPRESSION TO PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS AND ENSURE FAIR DEMOCRATIC ACCESS FOR ALL. OUR CHAPTER ALSO PROVIDES CRISIS SUPPORT AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE, OFFERING RESOURCES AND COMPASSIONATE CARE TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. ADDITIONALLY, WE EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION BY FOSTERING YOUTH LEADERSHIP THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AMPLIFYING YOUNG VOICES TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS ADVANCE JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND SYSTEMIC PROGRESS.
THE BLACK DIAMOND BALL IS THE PREMIER ANNUAL EVENT HOSTED BY THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN). THIS YEAR, WE ARE EXPANDING THE EXPERIENCE INTO A TWO-PART EVENT, COMBINING A POWERFUL MORNING PANEL DISCUSSION WITH AN ELEGANT EVENING GALA—BOTH DESIGNED TO HONOR RESILIENCE, ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE, AND INSPIRE COLLECTIVE ACTION. FINE DINING & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INSPIRATIONAL SPEECHES FROM INFLUENTIAL VOICES RECOGNITION OF CHANGE-MAKERS IN OUR COMMUNITY A POWERFUL CALL TO ACTION FOR ADVOCACY
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TICKETED GUESTS WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO ATTEND A MORNING PANEL DISCUSSION HONORING THE LIVES OF THOSE LOST TO SOCIAL JUSTICE. THE PANEL WILL FEATURE A PANEL DISCUSSION: HONORING THE LIVES LOST & EMPOWERING FAMILIES FOR JUSTICE
TOGETHER, THEY WILL SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES—WHAT HAPPENED? HOW DID THEY MOVE FORWARD? HOW ARE THEY HONORING THEIR LOVED ONES TODAY? THIS CONVERSATION WILL SERVE AS A MOMENT OF TRUTH, HEALING, AND ACTION AS WE STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH FAMILIES WHO HAVE TURNED PAIN INTO PURPOSE.
THE BLACK DIAMOND BALL IS MORE THAN JUST AN EVENT—IT IS A MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE. TOGETHER,
WE AMPLIFY VOICES, HONOR LEGACIES, AND UPLIFT OUR COMMUNITY IN THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE.
Philonise Floyd George Floyd’s Brother
Wanda Johnson Oscar Grant’s Mother
Stevante Clark Stephon Clark’s Brother
Tamika Palmer Breonna Taylor’s Mother
Sequita Thompson Stephon Clark’s Grandmother
Gwen Carr Eric Garner’s Mother
Rodney Wells Tyrese Nichols’s Step-Father
Rowvaughn Wells Tyrese Nichols’s Mother
AT THE MIDDLE TN CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK, WE ENVISION A SOCIETY ROOTED IN JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. WE ARE DEDICATED TO FOSTERING A COMMUNITY WHERE CIVIL RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED, CELEBRATED, AND UPHELD AS FUNDAMENTAL TO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. EQUALITY: ADVOCATING FOR THE EQUAL TREATMENT OF ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, RELIGION, OR BACKGROUND. JUSTICE: FIGHTING FOR SYSTEMIC REFORMS THAT ENSURE FAIRNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ALL FACETS OF SOCIETY. • • •
EMPOWERMENT: HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND ACTION. COLLABORATION: PARTNERING TO AMPLIFY IMPACT AND DRIVE CHANGE.
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INTEGRITY: COMMITTED TO HONESTY, TRANSPARENCY, AND EXCELLENCE.
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PROMINENT LOGO PLACEMENT ON OUR EVENT WEBPAGE AND SPONSOR BANNER (UP TO ONE YEAR) FREQUENT DISPLAY VIA HOLOGRAPHIC PROJECTOR
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SPONSOR BACKDROP RECOGNITION MENTIONS IN PRESS RELEASES AND ADVERTISEMENTS FEATURED COVERAGE ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM
BENEFITS LISTED ABOVE PLUS... DESIGNATED PREMIUM TABLE SEATING FOR (16) GUESTS (2) TABLES (2) LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS RECOGNITION AS A PREMIER SPONSOR OF THE EVENT COMPANY-PROVIDED MARKETING PIECE ADDED TO THE VIP SWAG BAG (OPTIONAL) FULL-PAGE AD IN THE SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOK ( ACKNOWLEDGMENT DURING THE LIVE EVENT PROGRAM WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK (16) COMPLIMENTARY PRINTED SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOKS FOR THE TABLE
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BENEFITS LISTED ABOVE PLUS... DESIGNATED PREMIUM TABLE SEATING FOR (8) GUESTS (1) LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP COMPANY-PROVIDED MARKETING PIECE ADDED TO THE VIP SWAG BAG (OPTIONAL) HALF-PAGE AD IN THE SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOK ACKNOWLEDGMENT DURING THE PROGRAM (8) COMPLIMENTARY PRINTED SOUVENIR PROGRAMS BENEFITS LISTED ABOVE PLUS... DESIGNATED PREMIUM TABLE SEATING FOR (4) GUESTS (1) LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP COMPANY-PROVIDED MARKETING PIECE ADDED TO THE VIP SWAG BAG (OPTIONAL) QUARTER-PAGE AD IN THE SOUVENIR PROGRAM ACKNOWLEDGMENT DURING THE LIVE EVENT (4) COMPLIMENTARY PRINTED SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOKS FOR THE TABLE
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BENEFITS LISTED ABOVE PLUS... DESIGNATED PREMIUM TABLE SEATING FOR (2) GUESTS (1) ADULT MEMBERSHIPS MENTION IN SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOK (2) COMPLIMENTARY PRINTED SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOKS BENEFITS LISTED ABOVE PLUS... DESIGNATED PREMIUM TABLE SEATING FOR (4) GUESTS (2) ADULT MEMBERSHIPS MINI AD IN THE SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOK (4) COMPLIMENTARY PRINTED SOUVENIR PROGRAMS WE ARE THRILLED TO COLLABORATE WITH INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES WILLING TO PROVIDE THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO MAKE THE MIDDLE TN NAN BLACK EXCELLENCE BALL EXTRAORDINARY! PLEASE CONTACT INFO@NANMIDDLETN.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS.
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SPONSOR INFORMATION
NAME/ORGANIZATION:
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SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
THE VISIONARY ($20,000) THE DEI DEFENDER ($15,000) THE CIVIL RIGHTS CHAMPION ($10,000) THE YOUTH ADVOCATE ($5,000) THE COMMUNITY ALLY ($1,000) IN-KIND SPONSOR PLEASE CONTACT INFO@NANMIDDLETN.ORG FOR DETAILS
WOULD YOU LIKE TO INCLUDE A MARKETING PIECE IN THE VIP SWAG BAG? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
YES NO
PREFERRED AD PLACEMENT (IF APPLICABLE): FULL PAGE ($200) HALF PAGE ($100) QUARTER PAGE ($75) MINI AD ($50)
PAYMENT METHOD: PAYMENT INFORMATION CREDIT CARD CHECK ONLINE PAYMENT
NAME ON CARD/CHECK: ____________________________________ CARD NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE): _______________________________ EXPIRATION DATE: _____________ CVV: ______________ BILLING ADDRESS: __________________________________________
PAYMENT BY MAIL WE ARE HAPPY TO ACCEPT SPONSORSHIP PAYMENTS BY MAIL. PLEASE SEND YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: MIDDLE TN NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK P.O. BOX 17094 NASHVILLE, TN 37217 BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR ORGANIZATION’S NAME AND SPONSORSHIP LEVEL WITH YOUR PAYMENT. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY SIGNING BELOW, I CONFIRM MY COMMITMENT TO SPONSOR THE BLACK DIAMOND BALL AT THE LEVEL INDICATED ABOVE. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY SPONSORSHIP WILL BE CONFIRMED UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. SPONSOR SIGNATURE: ____________________________ DATE: ____________
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT INFO@NANMIDDLETN.ORG
MIDDLE TN NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK
BLACK D I A M O N D BALL
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