What is the Legacy Ball?
An evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, fostering opportunity, and driving meaningful change. This distinguished event recognizes the achievements of African Americans in Nashville and beyond while honoring outstanding community partners who contribute to progress and empowerment.
Proceeds from the Legacy Ball support the R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund, which provides scholarships for students and grants to high-impact community programs. Your partnership serves as a direct investment in education, leadership development, and initiatives that strengthen communities.
About the R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund
The R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund is dedicated to assisting students with achieving academic and career success through providing scholarships for their studies. We also support community organizations that have a hands-on approach to providing opportunities for advancement to those in need.
We stand on the shoulders of our founder, Dr. Richard Henry Boyd, who was born at a time when reading and literacy was a crime for many. More than 130 years later, we proudly support students in their education pursuits as well as community organizations that are making a direct impact on those that they serve.
Founding Chairs
Dr. LaDonna Y. Boyd
Dr.* and Mrs. T. B. Boyd III
*In memoriam
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
2025 Legacy Ball Chairs
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
Rev. Dr. John and Dr. Maya Faison
Dr. and Mrs. Alfred and Tiffany Degrafinreid
2025 Legacy Ball Young Professionals Chairs
Ms. Mariah Rhodes, Esq.
Mr. Jeffrey R. Thomas Jr.
2024 Legacy Ball Chairs
Dr. and Mrs. André and Doreatha Churchwell
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Michelle Brown
2023 Legacy Ball Chairs
Drs. Joseph and Stephaine Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin and Clarke Byard
R.H. Boyd Board of Directors
Dr. LaDonna Y. Boyd
Dr. Matthew Alix
Mrs. Yvette Boyd
Ms. Veronica Marable Johnson
Dr. T. L. Brown
R.H. Boyd Board of Directors
Dr. LaDonna Y. Boyd
Dr. Matthew Alix
Mrs. Yvette Boyd
Ms. Veronica Marable Johnson
Dr. T. L. Brown
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