Our Annual True Blue Gala, formerly known as the Jefferson-Jackson Gala, is a fundraising event held since 2007 when our party invites a leading or influential Democratic party activist to speak to our community. This is also a fundraiser for our committee so that we can support our candidates who are running for statewide office, Congress and General Assembly.
Past speakers
- 2018 – Former House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams
- 2015-2017 – Hiatus
- 2014 – State Sen. Jason Carter
- 2013 – Andrew Young
- 2012 – U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn
- 2011 – ?
- 2010 – U.S. Rep. John Lewis
- 2009 – Teresa Pike Tomlinson
- 2008 – ?
- 2007 – former Gov. Roy Barnes
Past Jack T. Brinkley Sr. Service Awards honorees
- 2018 – Judy Brouillette, Alonza Whitaker and Mimi Woodson
- 2015-2017 – Hiatus
- 2014 – Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, Isaiah Hugley, Billy Winn
- 2013 – Charlotte Frazier, Jean Kiralfy, State Rep. Calvin Smyre
- 2012 – Dr. A.J. Kravtin, State Rep. Debbie G. Buckner and State Sen. Ed Harbison
- 2011 – Aaron Cohn, State Rep. Carolyn Hugley, J.H. Flakes, Jr.
- 2010 – Milton Jones, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, Ella Lewis
- 2009 – Milton Hirsch, former Mayor Frank Martin, and former State Rep. Maretta Taylor
- 2008 – Juanita Booker, The Cantrells, former State Rep. Mary Jane Galer
- 2007 – Jack Brinkley, Sr.
MCDC Youth Leadership Award honorees
- 2018 – Patrick Chappel
