LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH

Valerie Jarrett, an advisor to President Barack Obama, is keynote speaker at Levine Museum of the New South's CataLysT gala June 2 at Byron's South End.

Former presidential advisor Valerie Jarrett will keynote Levine Museum of the New South's annual fundraiser.

Jarrett, an adviser to former President Barack Obama from 2009-17 and chief executive officer of the Barack Obama Foundation, will speak at the museum’s third annual CataLysT gala June 2 at Byron’s South End. The theme is “Voices Amplified: A Celebration of Storytelling, History & Hope,” and will be held in-person. The fundraiser supports initiatives to build a more equitable community through history, culture and celebration.  

Jarrett, a senior distinguished fellow at University of Chicago Law School is also author of a bestselling memoir, “Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward,” which details her commitment to public service and her time as Obama's senior advisor.

“More than 30 years ago, Levine Museum of the New South redefined the role a history museum could play in its community by telling everyone’s story and by using those stories to foster empathy and inspire engagement,” Kathryn Hill, Levine Museum’s president and CEO said in a statement. “Today, we are building on that legacy of innovation, inclusion and community service as we bring the Museum out into Charlotte neighborhoods where we will tell authentic stories through traditional exhibits, dialogues and digital experiences.

“As a change-maker and community-builder, Valerie Jarrett has been a catalyst for change in every position she has held. Her message of hope and resilience could not be more fitting for this occasion.”

CataLysT celebrates Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte’s premier history museum. For more than 30 years, Levine Museum has hosted exhibits, programs and experiences that deepen understanding of the South as well as spark dialogue about issues and civic engagement.

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