Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan was honored Wednesday night at a New York City benefit that raised over $32 million to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate.
Moynihan received the Leadership in Action Award from the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, an organization founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft in 2019. The sold-out inaugural benefit at the Waldorf Astoria drew more than 800 attendees and set a record as the organization’s largest single-night fundraising total.
Bank of America Chair and CEO Brian Moynihan speaks during the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate’s inaugural benefit at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Oct. 21, 2026. (Fox News)
“Officially, on behalf of my 209,000 teammates at Bank of America, I want to thank the Blue Square Alliance for recognizing me as a Blue Square leader in action,” Moynihan said at the benefit. “It is an absolute privilege to receive the first award at the first-ever gala.” He added, “This recognition belongs to my teammates who do all the great work that makes our company so good.” It helps make possible our ability to support causes like the Blue Square Alliance and the broader work we undertake.”
The Blue Square Alliance Against Hate held its inaugural benefit at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Oct. 21, 2026. (Fox News)
The event united leaders from business, sports, and entertainment, including Tom Brady, Jon Bon Jovi, National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who serves on the organization’s advisory board, delivered a video message emphasizing the role of education in fostering empathy and combating hate. The Blue Square Alliance stated that the $32 million raised will fund expanded technology and analytics initiatives, media campaigns, and programs dedicated to fighting hate and antisemitism.
The sold-out inaugural benefit at the Waldorf Astoria drew more than 800 attendees. (Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
The organization described the event as both a fundraising success and a call to action, stating, “The sold-out event, held at the Waldorf Astoria, brought together influential leaders, changemakers, and community partners, all united by a shared belief: that hate has no place in our society.”
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