The 2019 McSilver Awards

Honoring Vanguards for Social Justice

Yamiche Alcindor

White House Correspondent, PBS NewsHour and Political Contributor, NBC News and MSNBC

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Dr. Sayu Bhojwani

Restless Citizen, Civic Entrepreneur and Movement Builder; Founder and President, New American Leaders

Full Bio

Malcolm Jenkins

Super Bowl Champion and Safety, The Philadelphia Eagles; Co-Founder, The Players Coalition; Founder, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation

Full Bio

Reshma Saujani

Founder and CEO Girls Who Code; Former Deputy Public Advocate for New York City

Full Bio

Jose Antonio Vargas

Best-Selling Author, Journalist, Filmmaker, and Immigration Rights Activist; Founder, Define American

Full Bio

Robert "Meek Mill" Williams

Critically-Acclaimed Multi-Platinum Hip-Hop Artist and Songwriter; Founding Partner and Co-Chair, REFORM Alliance

Full Bio

Yamiche Alcindor

White House Correspondent, PBS NewsHour and Political Contributor, NBC News and MSNBC

Full Bio

Dr. Sayu Bhojwani

Restless Citizen, Civic Entrepreneur and Movement Builder; Founder and President, New American Leaders

Full Bio

Malcolm Jenkins

Super Bowl Champion and Safety, The Philadelphia Eagles; Co-Founder, The Players Coalition; Founder, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation

Full Bio

Reshma Saujani

Founder and CEO Girls Who Code; Former Deputy Public Advocate for New York City

Full Bio

Jose Antonio Vargas

Best-Selling Author, Journalist, Filmmaker, and Immigration Rights Activist; Founder, Define American

Full Bio

Robert "Meek Mill" Williams

Critically-Acclaimed Multi-Platinum Hip-Hop Artist and Songwriter; Founding Partner and Co-Chair, REFORM Alliance

Full Bio

June 10, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rosenthal Pavilion at NYU Kimmel Center

Each year, the McSilver Awards recognizes outstanding individuals who are transforming systems to address the needs of individuals, families, and communities living in poverty, locally and globally. This year’s McSilver Awards were held at the Rosenthal Pavilion, the top floor of the NYU Kimmel Center for University Life.

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