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Let It Shine: A Pinkston Endowment Benefit Show

On Friday, January 23, 2026, just after MLK Day and on the eve of Black History Month, Bellarmine College Preparatory invites you to Let It Shine—an inspiring musical variety show benefiting The Pinkston Endowment.  Through music, spoken word, and performance, we celebrate the stories, presence, and impact of the Pinkston Fellows, continuing a legacy of reflection, representation, and accompaniment on campus.

Let It Shine stands as a bold affirmation of mission and purpose, and reflects Bellarmine's commitment to faculty diversity.

📍 Bellarmine College Preparatory | Sobrato Theatre
📆 Friday, January 23, 2026
⏰ Event Details
5:00 p.m. | Luminous Donor Dinner
5:45 p.m. | VIP Reception for Luminous and Radiant Donors 
7:00 p.m. | Main Program for all ticketholders
8:30 p.m. | Dessert Reception for all ticketholders 

General Theater Seating

Reserve your seats by donating to The Steve Pinkston Endowment today.

General Admission ($75)

  • Recent Graduate ($50) From the Class of 2025-2015
  • Youth / Under 18 ($25)

Community Organization Sponsor ($1,000)

Includes 10 reserved theatre seats + VIP reception + Event Recognition + Post-Show Dessert Reception

Radiant Donor ($2,500+)

Includes 4 reserved theatre seats + VIP reception + Event Recognition + Post-Show Dessert Reception

Luminous Donor ($5000+)

Includes 2 guests to a pre-event dinner with Steve Pinkston and the Pinkston Fellows + 8 reserved theatre seats + VIP reception + Event Recognition + Post-Show Dessert Reception.

Reserve Your Seats

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Steve Pinkston

About the Pinkston Endowment

Rooted in Jesuit values, The Pinkston Endowment invests in a future where faculty representation reflects the world students live in. It supports the Pinkston Fellowship, which puts into practice the experience of Steve Pinkston and decades of educational research showing that educators of color strengthen school communities and improve outcomes for all students. When students of color see themselves reflected in their teachers, it builds trust, boosts achievement, and deepens a sense of belonging.

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Current Pinkston Fellows Jasper (left) and Jacobi (right) Mitchell with past Pinkston Fellow Monica Collins (center)

Meet the Pinkston Fellows

Monica Collins, the very first Pinkston Fellow, is now a full-time English teacher at Bellarmine. Current Fellows, Jacobi and Jasper Mitchell, recent graduates of Morehouse College, are already having a positive impact. 

Learn More About Jasper and Jacobi

Thank You for Your Support!

Let It Shine is more than an entertaining show—it’s a celebration of purpose, community, and the lasting impact of educators of color. With flexible ticket options and meaningful roles for community organizations, Radiant Donors enjoy a VIP reception, and Luminous Donors are invited to an exclusive pre-event dinner with Steve Pinkston and the Pinkston Fellows. 

Get Your Tickets

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