Last night was the 10 year celebration gala for the We Are Family Foundation that was held at the Manhattan center’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Hosted by Rosie Perez, many celebrities, fashion moguls, and socialites were out to lend their support and celebrate the foundation and its founding father legendary song-writer, musician, and producer Nile Rodgers as he accepted the We Are Family Humanitarian Award.
The four time Grammy nominee started the foundation not long after the September 11 2001 terrorist attracts. Wanting to give hope and make a difference just days after the attack, Nile along with Tommy Silverman (president of Tommy Boy Records) gathered over 200 celebrities from all areas of the entertainment industry to re-record Nile’s 1979 hit song “ We are Family” written for and song by the group Sister Sledge. The song with its powerful message of unity had a profound impact on the world after its re-release in light of the traumatic events. In 2002, Nile and Christopher Cerf (award winning children’s TV/music producer) re-recorded a children’s version of the song. The music video was recorded with help from over 100 children’s characters such as Big Bird, Dora the Explorer, and Barney to name a few. Again the message was clear and the impact unfathomable. This was just the beginning. Today the foundation with its global teen leaders has grown to help our youngest members all over the world by creating programs that inspire, educate, alleviate, and spread the message of a global family.
Some of the guest from last night’s event were Andre Leon Talley, Dionne Warwick, Montel Williams, Jackson Brown, EZA, Q-Tip, Kathy Sledge and the B52’s to name a few. The program included musical performances, dinner, and a live auction. The dressy affair was a mix of long gowns, cocktail/party dresses, suits, to denim and suit jacket combos. Actress/choreographer, and Brooklyn’s own Rosie Perez looked fantastic in a long navy blue satin gown, and Dionne Warwick looked chic in her black wrap cape trimmed with sable. Nile Roberts also looked great in his black suit and head tie. Overall the celebration helped raised funds for the foundation and brought together friends and family for a good cause.
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