Brazile then challenged the audience to be politically active, drawing upon the Bible for support.
"To whom much is given, much is required," she said, quoting a passage from the book of Luke.
"Make a commitment. Be like Coretta [Scott King], who used her great skills and opportunities to go out there and get young people to vote...Now it's your turn to lead," Brazile said.
Brazile also emphasized the importance of knowing black history and said it was a means of knowing oneself.
Karenna Gore-Schiff '95 accompanied Brazile to the event.
BSA member Fred O. Smith '04, who organized the program, said he thought the first-time event was a success.
"I hope this will get bigger next year, but I also hope you think it's a success," Smith said.
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