The AALCDI “New Jersey Living Award” recognizes New Jerseyans who have displayed tremendous dedication to serving in various ways throughout the state of New Jersey and the world. These awards identify individuals across many diverse areas.

This year's honorees include:
Tony Award Winner and Grammy Nominee Melba Moore
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka
Rev. David Jefferson, Esq.
Rev. Lady Linda Jefferson
Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps
Marvin McCurtis
Mary Bentley Lamar
Dr. Donna Marable
Titessa Smith
J.D. Williams

Performances by
Melba Moore
The Group Fire
Alexis Morrast
Peter Collins
Samar Biggham
and more!

This event is a benefit fundraiser for the Alpha Community Center currently in development that will provide a base for our national service programs such as Go-to High School-Go to College, Project Alpha (mentoring program for middle school), MLK Oratorical Competition (for middle school boys), Voter Education and Registration and AAL Education Foundation (college scholarship programs).