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
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi
Jane Kennedy Smith
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.
Joseph Kennedy, Matt Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Dr. Earl G. Graves and Barbara Graves
Rory Kennedy and Harry Belafonte
Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu
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