Spielberg to honor Bill Ford at anti-genocide event

On Sept. 10 at a fund-raising gala at The Henry Ford museum, film maker Steven Spielberg will present the 2015 "Ambassador for Humanity" award to Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor, on behalf of the USC Shoah Foundation, which uses visual testimonies from survivors to educate people about the Holocaust and other genocides.

USC Shoah Foundation Outreach in Michigan Ahead of Detroit Gala

Wed, 06/24/2015 - 5:00pm
With the 2015 Ambassadors for Humanity Gala in Detroit less than three months away, USC Shoah Foundation is busy leading educational programs and outreach in Michigan.
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USC Shoah Foundation to Honor William Clay Ford, Jr., Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, at Ambassadors for Humanity Gala in Detroit

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 5:00pm
Ford will be recognized for his leadership and corporate citizenry around education and community.
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USC Shoah Foundation and Steven Spielberg Honor President Barack Obama with Ambassador for Humanity Award

Wed, 05/07/2014 - 5:00pm
In recognition of his efforts to protect human rights, his commitment to education and his work advancing opportunities for all people, President Barack Obama was presented May 7 with the Ambassador for Humanity Award by Steven Spielberg.
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Testimony's Effect on Local Students Showcased at Ambassadors for Humanity Gala

Tue, 10/08/2013 - 4:16pm

Even though they were surrounded by members of Hollywood elite and New York society, a group of teenagers seemed to steal the spotlight at the Oct. 3 Ambassadors for Humanity gala.

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Ambassadors for Humanity Gala Honors George Clooney and the Importance of Testimony

Mon, 10/07/2013 - 3:41pm

George Clooney is well known as an actor, director, producer and writer. But it was his global humanitarian efforts that received the attention on Oct. 3 when he was honored with the Ambassador for Humanity Award by Steven Spielberg.

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Education Highlighted at Ambassadors for Humanity Gala

Wed, 10/02/2013 - 3:15pm

USC Shoah Foundation will toast the humanitarian work of actor George Clooney at its Ambassadors for Humanity gala on Thursday, but it will also offer two unique showcases of its educational work in schools around the world.

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Steven Spielberg and USC Shoah Foundation to Honor George Clooney at Ambassadors for Humanity Gala

Wed, 10/02/2013 - 2:23pm

USC Shoah Foundation's annual benefit gala will be held Thursday at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, hosted by Jon Stewart with a special appearance by Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Norah Jones.

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