WATCH: NAACP Image Awards Dinner
March 6, 2020
LA Sentinel at the NAACP Image Awards
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Loretta Devine
NAACP Theatre Awards Affirm Black Excellence in Theatre
June 27, 2019
Biographical Musicals “Born for This” and “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” earn multiple honors
A Sold-Out Crowd Gathered to Honor African Americans In The LGBTQ+ Community
May 7, 2019
The black-tie affair honored African American, trailblazing men and women whose personal and professional accomplishments have positively impacted the perception and image of the Black LGBTQ+ community. The Truth Awards embodies the belief that members of the Black LGBTQ+ community and its allies who embrace and live their truth should be recognized and honored. In addition, BBLA awarded $13,000 in scholarships to college-bound students Julian Roberson, Algernon Jackson, and Moses Hinton.
Anthony Anderson Returns as Host for 50th NAACP Image Awards
March 7, 2019
Two-Hour Live TV Special to Air on TV ONE Saturday, March 30, 2019
The 2nd Annual Griot Oscar Night Gala Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion Makes its Footprint in Hollywood
March 7, 2019
The 2nd Annual Griot Oscar Night Gala celebrating Diversity & Inclusion held at the District by Hannah An. Glitz, glamour and stars were the scene as more than six hundred invited guests convened to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of some of today’s top entertainers, influencers and industry greats who represent in support of diversity and inclusion.
‘Behind the Movement’: Rosa Parks Film Sheds Light on Her Legacy of Activism
February 8, 2018
Thankfully, we can call upon the new TV One film “Behind the Movement” to broaden our understanding of Parks’ world-renowned impact.
Loretta Devine and Daniel Beaty On Their Powerful New Film, ‘Chapter and Verse’
February 22, 2017
While many people consider a “coming of age” story to center on teenagers who go through some sort of painstaking experience that thrusts them into the realm of adulthood, Jamal Joseph’s new film, “Chapter & Verse” is the exception to the rule with it’s much needed empathetic view into life after incarceration.
Ebony Magazine celebrates 70 years with Power 100 Gala
December 10, 2015
Ebony Magazine held its annual Power 100 Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Wednesday, Dec. 2 in Beverly Hills. Celebrities, politicians, activists and humanitarians from across the country came to celebrate the accomplishments of the influential list of 100 African American women and men.
Loretta Devine at Ebony Power 100 Gala
December 9, 2015
Waters & Devine headline 5th Annual First Ladies Health Symposium
December 2, 2015
Congresswoman and actress address health disparities among minorities The First Ladies Health Initiative held its 5th Annual Los Angeles and Orange County First Ladies Health Luncheon symposium at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on November 21. The forum was designed to bring social and health awareness to minority residents of Southern California and abroad. The fine dining, upscale event was sponsored by Walgreens and featured several distinguished guests and keynote speakers. Both U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters and actress Loretta Devine delivered keynote addresses, while a panel of minority health experts, advocates and survivors alike, took the stage to discuss topics