2025 Southeast Benefit
Co-Chairs Amanda & Erik Henneghan, Michelle & Jay Kaufman, and Amy & Josh Poag, along with Honorary Co-Chairs Susan & B. Lee Mallory, invite you to join us at the 2025 Southeast Benefit! This event will occur in person.
Co-Chairs Amanda & Erik Henneghan, Michelle & Jay Kaufman, and Amy & Josh Poag, along with Honorary Co-Chairs Susan & B. Lee Mallory, invite you to be inspired on October 30 at the Southeast Benefit, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jelani Cobb. Experience how your investment can make a difference in our classrooms, empowering students to navigate changes in our country and take meaningful action to stand up against bigotry and hate.
Democracy depends on us. When you support Facing History, you are helping educators equip students—the next generation of leaders sitting in classrooms today—with tools to grapple with complex moments in history, build empathy across differences, and sustain and protect a democracy for all. Show your support by becoming a sponsor today!
When & Where
Thursday, October 30, 2025
6:00 PM - Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM - Program
Coffee and dessert reception to follow
Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
University of Memphis
3800 Central Ave. Memphis, TN 38111
Featured Speaker
Jelani Cobb, PhD
Dean, Columbia Journalism School and Henry R. Luce Professor of Journalism
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Southeast Advisory Board
^Emeritus; *Board of Directors; **Leadership Council
Josh Lipman, Chair*
Joey Beckford
Paul Berz
Phyllis Berz**
Jared Boyd
Reggie Crenshaw**
Paulette Delk
Albert Dennis
Tina Fockler*
Ann Hawkins
Mason Hawkins
Amanda Henneghan
Jeanne Jemison
Carol Johnson-Dean*
Elaine Kaufman
Jay Kaufman
Michelle Kaufman
Marty Kelman**
Daniel Kiel
Susan Mallory^
Brian Mellone
Adrienne Pakis-Gillon
Will Perry
Shelley Robbins
Shruti Shah
Rachel Shankman^
Linda Ellen Sklar^
Kandace Stewart
Joan Terry
Yancy Villa
Molly Wexler
About Facing History
Facing History & Ourselves uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate. We envision a world where students and teachers realize the power of their decision-making to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. Together, we are strengthening democracy by preparing the next generation to build more civil and just communities based on knowledge and compassion.
Learn more about our work in Memphis and across the Southeast.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact Morgan Rittenhour at 901-452-1776 x337 or at morgan_rittenhour [at] facinghistory.org.
