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Video from the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington was the special guest at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala honoring Mellody Hobson and George Lucas.

  • Kerry Washington

    Language: English

    Kerry Washington was the special guest at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala honoring Mellody Hobson and George Lucas.

  • USC President C. L. Max Nikias

    Language: English

    USC President C. L. Max Nikias speaking at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala honoring Mellody Hobson and George Lucas.

  • USC Shoah Foundation Executive Director Sephen Smith

    Language: English

    USC Shoah Foundation executive director Stephen Smith speaking at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala honoring Mellody Hobson and George Lucas. Also speaking are Holocaust survivor Pinchas Gutter and Chicago-area students Lynette Lucero and Joshua Stone who both participate in After School Matters

  • Steven Spielberg

    Language: English

    Steven Spielberg, founder of USC Shoah Foundation, introducing the 2016 Ambassador for Humanity award honorees Mellody Hobson and George Lucas.

  • George Lucas

    Language: English

    George Lucas accepting his Ambassador for Humanity award at the 2016 gala held in Los Angeles.

  • Mellody Hobson's Acceptance Speech

    Language: English

    Mellody Hobson's acceptance speech at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala, held in Los Angeles on December 8, 2016.

Artwork by Czech Students Displayed for First Time at Ambassadors for Humanity Gala

Mon, 12/19/2016 - 5:00pm
The contest is open to all secondary students, asking them to watch clips of testimony from the Visual History Archive and create artistic comic strip-style pieces inspired by the stories they heard.
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IWitness Detroit: The Roots of a Lasting Relationship

Tue, 11/15/2016 - 5:00pm
More than a year after the 2015 gala to honor that year’s chosen humanitarian for his leadership and corporate citizenry around education and community, the ties between USC Shoah Foundation and the Detroit community have never been stronger.
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2016 Ambassadors for Humanity Gala to Honor Mellody Hobson and George Lucas

Thu, 11/03/2016 - 5:00pm
Mellody and George will be honored for their steadfast commitment to dynamic and innovative humanitarian efforts, and their longtime support of USC Shoah Foundation. Harrison Ford will be one of the evening's special guests.
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Breakfast with Paula

Sun, 09/27/2015 - 3:00pm

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“I can’t stand coffee!” she said, leaning forward to me before uttering back to the waitress. “Espresso please!” She giggled a little before telling me that espresso was her little dessert in the morning.
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Detroit Students Share Experiences with Testimony at Ambassadors for Humanity Gala

Thu, 09/17/2015 - 5:00pm
While guests of the 2015 Ambassadors for Humanity Gala on Sept. 10 trickled into the Henry Ford Museum and enjoyed a cocktail reception before dinner began, a small group of high school students was hard at work.
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Ambassadors for Humanity Gala Honors Bill Ford

Mon, 09/14/2015 - 11:44am
It was Ford Motor Company Executive Director William Clay Ford Jr.’s commitment to education and his devotion to the Detroit community that prompted USC Shoah Foundation to honor him with this year’s Ambassador for Humanity Award.
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Steve Carell, Halle Berry and James Taylor to Appear at Ambassadors for Humanity Gala in Detroit

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 5:00pm
Steven Spielberg will present William Clay Ford Jr., executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, with USC Shoah Foundation’s highest honor — the Ambassador for Humanity Award –– at the organization’s annual gala.
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IWitness Workshop for Detroit Students at Henry Ford Museum Inspires Determination and Courage

Fri, 08/14/2015 - 5:00pm
With the 2015 Ambassadors for Humanity Gala in Detroit just a month away, local students experienced IWitness in their own backyard, at the Henry Ford Museum.
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Detroit to welcome USC Shoah Foundation gala

USC Shoah Foundation Executive Director Stephen Smith appears on Spotlight on the News to discuss the Institute's upcoming gala in Detroit with host Chuck Stokes. Smith's segment begins at the 16-minute mark.

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