The Association of Black Women Physicians will host its 45th Annual Charity and Scholarship Benefit Gala, themed “Legends & Legacy,” on October 24 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The black-tie evening funds the Rebecca Lee Crumpler Scholarships, which support aspiring Black women physicians.
The announcement, carried by EIN Presswire, confirms that the Honorable Mablean Ephriam will present the evening’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Honoring a Legacy That Began in 1864
The scholarships bear the name of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, graduating from the New England Female Medical College in 1864. Naming the awards for Dr. Crumpler connects each recipient to a lineage of Black women who practiced medicine against extraordinary odds.
That historical throughline is the heart of the “Legends & Legacy” theme: tonight’s honorees stand on the shoulders of pioneers, and tonight’s scholarship recipients become the next chapter.
An Evening of Recognition and Purpose
Beyond the awards presentation, the gala serves as one of the organization’s principal fundraisers, drawing physicians, civic leaders, and supporters from across Southern California. Proceeds directly underwrite scholarships and the Association’s broader mission of advancing Black women in medicine.
For readers tracking the fall gala calendar, this is a signature event in the Black philanthropy circuit, pairing formal celebration with tangible investment in the next generation of physicians.
To learn more about the Association and its scholarship programs, visit blackfemalephysician.com.
