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May 10, 2025

Tiffany Haddish’s “Get on the Soul Train” to Support Youth Impacted by Foster Care

Tiffany Haddish’s She Ready Foundation Hosts 3rd annual Adult Prom “A Night Under the Stars – Get on the Soul Train” to Raise Awareness and Support Youth Impacted by Foster Care

Tiffany Haddish is bringing soul, sparkle, and serious impact to Los Angeles with her 3rd annual She Ready Foundation Adult Prom, a dazzling celebration themed “A Night Under the Stars – Get on the Soul Train.” Held in support of youth impacted by the foster care system, the event blends high-energy performances, celebrating heroes who raise awareness for foster care, and testimonials by She Ready Foundation Alumni Fellows.

Hosted by comedic powerhouses Tiffany Haddish and Jo Koy, the blue-carpet evening will feature performances by Tanya Nolan and the iconic Original Soul Train Dancers, promising guests a prom night full of glamour and generosity. Beyond the entertainment, the event serves as a beacon of hope for foster youth across California—the state with the highest number of children in care.

“This year’s She Ready Foundation Adult Prom is going to be unforgettable,” says Tiffany Haddish, who founded the nonprofit to address the urgent needs of youth in foster care. “It’s prom with a purpose—and everybody’s leaving with more than just memories. We’ve got live entertainment, delicious food, and of course—dancing all night long! But most importantly, we’re raising support and awareness for kids who deserve so much more.”

The evening will honor three changemakers whose work has profoundly impacted foster youth:

  • Eden Alpert, restaurateur and philanthropist, will receive the Hero Award;
  • Francois Reihani, founder of La La Land Kind Café, will be recognized with the Champion of Love Award;
  • Lynnwood Bibbens, CEO of Reach TV, will be celebrated with the Inspiration Award.

Guests will participate in a live and silent auction curated by designer Kara Saun, and revel in a nostalgic Soul Train-themed celebration—with prom photo both and groovy soulful Prom is a must!

Haddish, who grew up in the foster system herself, infuses every element of the evening with personal meaning. “I’ve met so many adults who never got the chance to go to prom, and I wanted to create a beautiful experience for them—and help kids at the same time,” she shares. “This is my version of wiping down the sink. You saw what was wrong growing up, so you know what needs to be fixed.”

Executive Director Dr. Thyonne Gordon emphasizes the broader mission: “Prom: A Night Under the Stars started from the creativity of our founder. People coming together to uplift and elevate foster youth makes my heart sing because this population is often ignored. On top of that, this event keeps She Ready Foundation operational thanks to our amazing donors who give their hearts, time, and talent.”

Dr. Gordon adds, “We want attendees to leave feeling they’ve had an immersive experience that included good food, great fun, and gargantuan impact toward transitioning foster youth.”

Now in its third year, the Adult Prom has grown into a signature event for the She Ready Foundation, drawing supporters who want to make a difference for youth impacted by foster care.

The event will be at The Beehive by Sola Impact on Saturday. May 17th. Follow us: @SheReadyFoundation and learn more at, https://www.shereadyfoundation.org/ TICKETS: Purchase Tickets & Prom Packages Here. Your investment is the key to reshaping foster youth futures, all proceeds benefit She Ready Foundation SHE READY FOUNDATION MISSION To inspire, protect, and provide resources for youth impacted by foster care. ABOUT SHE READY FOUNDATION We’re creating exciting restorative programs to “love up” on youth and transitioning adults impacted by the foster care system. Our programs provide educational and emotional support, specifically throughout the state of California, where the foster care population is one of the largest in the country.

Tiffany Haddish’s Adult Prom: A Night Under The Stars – 80’s Vibe 2024

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 31: (L-R) Richea Jones, Liz Kenney, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Tiffany Haddish, Dr. Thyonne Gordon and Jackie Knobe attend Tiffany Haddish’s Adult Prom: A Night Under The Stars – 80’s Vibe at The Beehive on May 31, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Corine Solberg/Getty Images) Tiffany Haddish knows all too well what it’s like to move from place to place in the middle of the night with all of her belongings packed in garbage bags feeling like the world has forgotten about her. That’s why she created She Ready Foundation to inspire, protect and provide resources for youth impacted by foster care.

She Ready Foundation serves as the voice of foster children suffering in silence. Adapting the belief of its’ founder that, “Every child who is removed from their parents deserves to have a suitcase, a safe place to lay their head, and a platform to follow their dreams.” She Ready Foundation aspires to help make this happen through collaborative partnerships.

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Our annual PROM is all about making a real difference in the lives of foster youth in California. Tiffany Haddish is your host for the evening, bringing together a fantastic line-up of Hollywood stars and changemakers. This year we’re celebrating in Soul Train style, honoring exceptional individuals and entertainers who aspire to She Ready Foundation’s mission. Funds raised will empower kids and young adults through job skills programs, scholarships, and resources, breaking generational cycles for a life-changing journey!

Tiffany Haddish Prom 2025 Photo Credit: Andrew Drachman

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Sightglass CEO Says Employee Wearing “Free Palestine” Sweater Violated Company Policy

The Journal has obtained a letter from the CEO of Sightglass Coffee to the company’s leadership team saying that a “Free Palestine” sweater worn by an employee violated company policy.

Zach Ross, a self-described entrepreneur, posted a video of himself on Instagram April 26 having a dialogue with a female employee who said her name is Heather wearing the sweater at a San Francisco Sightglass shop. Ross asks the employee why she’s wearing the sweater, to which Heather replied that “it’s a genocide that’s going on.” Ross then asks Heather how to stop the genocide; at first Heather demurred by saying that it was “an excellent question” and that she was working at the moment. Ross proceeded to ask her if the “genocide” would end if Hamas simply released the hostages that were kidnapped during the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre.

At that point, another female employee stepped in and told Ross to stop taking videos and accused him of harassing Heather (concurrently, Heather said that “this is inappropriate” and walked away from Ross). Two female customers also accused Ross of harassing her, while Ross repeatedly claimed that Heather gave her consent to be recorded.

In his caption below the video on Instagram, Ross wrote that he was thrown out of the coffee shop.

“We must be clear: ‘Free Palestine’ is not a call to end a genocide –– it’s a call to successfully complete one that they started on Oct. 7.” – Zach Ross

“This is what the normalization of antisemitism looks like,” he wrote. “A world where calls for Jewish destruction are accepted as ‘progressive,’ but Jewish pain, grief, and survival are treated as an offense. We must be clear: ‘Free Palestine’ is not a call to end a genocide –– it’s a call to successfully complete one that they started on Oct. 7.”

 

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In the May 8 letter obtained by The Journal, Sightglass CEO Sharon Healy wrote to the coffee shop’s leadership team that they have heard from myriad people who felt that the Free Palestine sweater was antisemitic and an example of hate speech.

“While employees can wear whatever they want when they are not working at our cafes, our dress code policies restrict them from wearing clothing with large graphics, profanity, or imagery and/or text that could be considered offensive or hurtful. To be clear: This sweatshirt is in violation of company policy,” Healy wrote. “The policy does not single out any particular group or cause and is a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where both our employees and customers can feel safe and respected. We take this commitment seriously and sincerely apologize for any pain the wearing of this sweatshirt may have caused.” She added that “will be providing rigorous sensitivity training for employees and managers. We are reviewing all our policies and procedures to ensure that, as much as humanly possible, something like this never happens again.  No one should feel uncomfortable at our cafes either when they are working or as a customer trying to enjoy a cup of coffee or have a conversation in a relaxed and welcoming environment.”

Healy confirmed to The Journal that “this is the letter I wrote and shared with the Sightglass leadership team. We deeply regret the pain this situation has caused our customers, employees, and the broader community. In response, we’ve reached out to Jewish leaders and rabbis to begin rebuilding trust and to seek their guidance.”

She added that “this week, we also held conversations with each of our employees to address their questions and reinforce the importance of following the workplace policies they have signed, policies that are designed to uphold our mission of serving world-class coffee in a warm, respectful, and welcoming environment.”

Previously, Sightglass had posted a statement from Healy to their Instagram account on April 27 that stated in part: “At Sightglass, our mission has always been to serve great coffee in great ways and to create a place that is safe and welcoming for everyone. This means our trusted employees and valued guests. Sightglass welcomes people of all backgrounds and viewpoints. As we have reflected on this moment, we would like to reinforce that Sightglass will continue to be a place that builds community and connections and we will serve with open hearts and open minds.”

 

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In a subsequent video, Ross had said regarding Sightglass’ April 27 statement: “Welcome to 2025 where calling for the destruction of an entire country is somehow a legitimate viewpoint to have as a coffee shop. Yet somehow acknowledging that hostages exist is an unacceptable one. Wild.”

 

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Healy told The Journal that “after our public statement we believed it was important to address our employees separately and to reach out to people who had contacted us directly and we did so within a few days of the incident.”

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