The Inaugural Peace Ball presented by Busboys and Poets is a recurring event around the U.S. presidential inauguration intended to energize and inspire artists, activists and progressives determined to strengthen our democracy. Past honorable guests include: Danny Glover, Angela Davis, Corey Booker, Alice Walker, Solange, Van Jones, Esperanza Spalding, Amy Goodman, Michael Franti, Ashley Judd, Fran Drescher, Lana Wachowski, Cheryl Strayed, Sonia Sanchez, Naomi Klein, Melissa Harris-Perry and Eve Ensler.

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