Photo Coverage: Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice Gala

The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights Bridge Dedication Gala was held at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City on November 19, 2008. It was a celebration of the Life and Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy for the 40th Anniversary of the RFK Center.

Special Guests in attendance were Governor David A. Paterson, and Governor Jon S. Corzine, with Christiane Amanpour as the Master Of Ceremonies.

Performances by Andrea Bocelli, and Jennifer Hudson and the presentation Of The RFK Ripple Of Hope Award To Afsaneh Beschloss and Clive Davis

Presentation Of The Robert F. Kennedy Award For Moral Courage To Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Readings From The Play "Speak Truth To Power: Voices From Beyond The Dark" By Ariel Dorfman
With Alec Baldwin, Harry Belafonte, Sam Waterston, and Debra Winger.

Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Fran Drescher

Sarah Jessica Parker

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Fran Drescher

Sarah Jessica Parker

Glenn Close

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Glenn Close

Sarah Jessica Parker

Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi

Jane Kennedy Smith

Gloria Reuben

Joseph Kennedy, Matt Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi

Frank McCormick

Nancy Pelosi

Glenn Close and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Martha Stewart

Sam Waterston

Joseph Kennedy, Matt Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Clive Davis

Lorraine Bracco

Dr. Earl G. Graves and Barbara Graves

Rory Kennedy and Harry Belafonte

Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu

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As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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