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YOU ARE INVITED TO THE ANNUAL AWARDING OF THE BEERMAN PRIZE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Join us for an extraordinary evening honoring a true social justice Warrior — NBA Champion as both player and coach, Olympic Gold Medalist and Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors
STEVE KERR
A dedicated advocate for social justice, educational opportunities, and academic freedom, Steve inspires change far beyond the game of basketball.
We are also honored to introduce our
2025 Social Justice Fellows
Carlos Alarcón
Immigrant rights and health equity advocate leading California’s Health4All campaign
Jonathan Butler
Faith leader and sociologist advancing health equity and social justice in San Francisco
Nadav David
Organizer working beyond racial capitalism and violence toward collective safety and dignity
Alana Hassanein
Educator and activist advancing education justice and interfaith community leadership
Mohsen Mahdawi
Palestinian-born activist and scholar bridging faith, dialogue, and human rights advocacy
Reflections Inspired by Leonard's Vision:
Representative Justin Jones on Democracy
Prof. David N. Myers on the Middle East
Preceded by an afternoon symposium featuring the 2025 Fellows and their remarkable work
Additional program updates to come.
Sunday, January 4, 2026
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Symposium
6:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m.
Evening Program
Leo Baeck Temple
1300 N. Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049