June 27, 2026 | 6pm

Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Join us in support of the R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund Scholarship and Grant Programs

Join us for the fifth annual celebration of The Legacy Ball

June 27, 2026 | 6pm

Schermerhorn Symphony Center

What is the Legacy Ball?

The concept of Dr. LaDonna Y. Boyd, fifth-generation President/CEO of the R.H. Boyd family of companies, this annual black-tie affair benefits the R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund through the R.H. Boyd Company, a 501 (c)(3) organization, which provides scholarships and grants to university students and community organizations.

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2025 Legacy Ball Highlights

2026 Legacy Ball Chairs

Mr. and Mrs. Don and Tracy Hardin
Mrs. Gail Carr Williams

2026 Legacy Ball Young Professionals Chairs

Mr. Tylan M. Beard
Ms. Lea A. Bryant

Legacy Ball Founding Chairs

Dr. LaDonna Y. Boyd
Dr. and Mrs. T. B. Boyd III

Board Of Directors

Dr. LaDonna Y. Boyd
Mrs. Yvette Boyd
Dr. Matthew Alix
Dr. T. L. Brown
Ms. Veronica Marable Johnson

Endowment Committee

Mrs. Yvette J. Boyd
Dr. Matthew Alix
Mrs. Doreatha Churchwell
Dr. Quaford Coleman
Mr. Howard Gentry
Mrs. Kerri Floyd Kelly
Mr. William Martin, Jr.
Mrs. Marie Sueing

Thank You to our 2026 Underwriters

Luminary Underwriter

The Sandra Schatten Foundation

Regent Underwriter

Vanguard Underwriters

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Benefactor Underwriters

Blessed Communion
Curb Records
Henderick Construction
Lockhart African Mission Outreach

Patrons’ Party Underwriters

Black Star Network
Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors
Lithographics
Providence Title, LLC
Wellpoint

Heritage Society

Braces by Dr. Ruth

The 2026 Legacy Ball Awardees

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Ms. Alice Randall

R.H. Boyd Storytellers Award

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YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

R.H. Boyd Humanitarian Award

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The Nashville Public Library Civil Rights Room

R.H. Boyd Service Award

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The Urban League of Middle Tennessee

R.H. Boyd Excellence Award

2026 Legacy Ball Entertainment

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Bizz and Everyday People

House Band and Headliner

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Christianee Porter

Mistress of Ceremonies

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Christianee Porter also known as The Christi Show is a proud native of Little Rock, Arkansas who currently resides in Atlanta Georgia. She is an entertainer that loves to act, sing, rap, and dance. In 2005, Christianee moved to Atlanta to pursue a career in music. After a couple of years, she decided to pursue a “normal” life. She became a pre-school teacher and tried to adjust to the monotony of a regular 9 to 5 job. In 2013, she could no longer stay away from the stage, and she decided to try Stand-Up Comedy. In January 2016, she started making videos as characters. The fan’s favorite was an outspoken senior citizen woman named Ms. Shirleen. In July 2016, the character went viral, and she started traveling the country performing Stand-Up comedy and singing as Shirleen. Christianee’s life is proof that sometimes your dreams can come true by simply changing your approach to achieving them. She was featured in Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Funeral, Fox’s Right This Minute, Tv One’s SisterCircle, and BET Digital. She is a NAACP’s Image Award nominee, and she is currently headlining her own comedy tour around the country. There is more to come from the brilliant mind of Christianee Porter, and all she advises everyone to stay tuned in because she is just getting started.