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Jean Shafiroff & Martin Shafiroff and Aisha
Christian & Michael Steifman Chair Southampton African
American Museum Founder’s Circle Fundraiser
Honoring SAAM Founder Brenda Simmons
The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) held
its summer founder’s circle fundraiser which this year
honored, Brenda Simmons, Founder and Executive Director of
SAAM. The Museum’s Benefit was co-chaired by Jean
Shafiroff, her husband, Martin Shafiroff, along
with Aisha Christian and Michael Steifman at
the Southampton Inn.
The aim of the benefit was to support the museum’s campaign
to support its operations and endowment. The Southampton
African American Museum, a former Black barber shop
opened on Juneteenth, 2021, and is the first African
American site to be a historically designated landmark in
the Village of Southampton, NY and the first Black
barbershop to be transformed into a museum in the United
States.
Among the many notable guests were: Jean Shafiroff,
Martin Shafiroff, Aisha Christian (SAAM board member), Michael
Steifman, Executive Director - Brenda Simmons, NYS
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, Greg D’Elia, Ese
Azenabor, Jim McCarthy, Meghan McCarthy and Leila
Pinto.
About Jean Shafiroff:
Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist,
humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book "Successful
Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give". Jean
works extensively as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in
the philanthropic world. She serves on the boards of 8
charitable organizations and each year chairs upwards of
eight to ten different charity galas. She also hosts and
underwrites many large parties in her homes for
different non-profits. Among the many causes she champions
are those involved in women’s rights, rights of
underserved populations, health care, and animal welfare.
Jean is often referred to as the first lady of philanthropy
by the international press. In addition to hosting her own
TV show, entitled Successful Philanthropy, Jean Shafiroff
often appears on TV shows, podcasts and then in the press
about her fashion and philanthropy. She is an international
leader who strives to motivate people of all ages and
backgrounds to get involved in the philanthropic process.
Jean Shafiroff serves on the boards of the
French Heritage Society, Southampton Hospital Foundation,
NYC Mission Society, Couture Council of the Museum at FIT,
New York Women's Foundation, Casita Maria, Global Strays,
and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board. A
Catholic, Jean served on the board of the Jewish Board for
28 years and now is one of their honorary trustees. Jean
Shafiroff has been honored numerous times by a variety of
charitable organizations for her work. Jean Shafiroff is
among the leading ladies of philanthropy. For
more information, please visit www.jeanshafiroff.com
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About The Southampton African American Museum
(SAAM):
The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) began in 2005
under the name The East End African American Museum and
Center for Excellence. Until now, it has functioned as a
virtual museum—hosting events and exhibits in public spaces
throughout Southampton Village—most notably the Annual
Southampton African American Film Festival.
SAAM moved to a new location at 245 North Sea Road in
Southampton, NY. Affectionally called “The Barbershop," the
building was a local gathering place for area African
Americans from the 1940s until its closing. In 2010, the
Village Historic Preservation Board designated it as the
first African American historic landmark in the Village of
Southampton, and the process was started to transform it
into a permanent space. For more information please visit: www.saamuseum.org
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