ESSENCE,
the preeminent brand for African-American women, will recognize the
extraordinary achievements of Black women in film and television with its 6th
annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, taking place on February 21, 2013 at
the Beverly Hills Hotel.
ESSENCE will
honor six of the industry’s most inspiring African-American female talents,
both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes, with an esteemed Black Women
in Hollywood Award:Oprah Winfrey (Power
Award); Alfre Woodard (Vanguard
Award); Gabrielle Union (Fierce
& Fearless Award); Mara Brock-Akil (Visionary Award); Naomie Harris
(Lincoln Shining Star Award); and 2013 Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis
(Breakthrough Performance).
One of
Hollywood’s most anticipated events during awards season, this star-studded
affair commemorates ESSENCE magazine’s annual Hollywood issue
(March), which will be available on newsstands on February 8. ESSENCE.com
is giving fans exclusive access to the style and substance of Black Women in
Hollywood by live streaming all the red-carpet action, including interviews
with the stars, starting at 11:30 a.m. PST/2:30 p.m. EST and
re-airing that evening at 6 p.m. PST/9 p.m. EST.
“The ESSENCE Black
Women in Hollywood Luncheon recognizes the ‘Power of our Presence’, by
spotlighting the stellar accomplishments of African-American female performers
and creators in film and television,” says ESSENCE Editor-in-Chief,
Constance C.R. White . “More importantly, the annual luncheon serves as a
source of support and inspiration for the incredibly talented community of
Black women who are often overlooked in Hollywood.”
Since its
inception in 2008, the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event has
honored some of the most cherished figures in the industry, including: Octavia
Spencer, Pam Grier, Halle Berry,Jada Pinkett Smith, Angela
Bassett, Queen Latifah, Taraji P.
Henson, Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson, Zoe Saldana, Mary J. Blige, Gabourey Sidibe, Jurnee
Smollett, Ruby Dee, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson, Loretta Devine, Gina
Prince-Bythewood, and Suzanne de Passe. As a highlight of Oscar week, this
elegant luncheon has hosted much of Hollywood’s elite, including Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Amy Adams, Emma Stone, Jordin Sparks, Samuel L. Jackson, Forest Whitaker, James Cameron, Terrence Howard,
and Laurence Fishburne, among
many others.
The ESSENCE Black
Women in Hollywood Luncheon is presented by Lincoln, and sponsored by L’ Oreal
Paris, smartwater and Target.
Source: PR Newswire
I chose this
article because it highlights the hard and successful work done by remarkable African
American actresses; women’s like Queen Latifah have supported and served as an
inspiration for people with multiple needs. Each year, Queen Latifah co-chair
exercises Lancelot H. Owens Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Established by her
mother, Rita Owens, to perpetuate the memory of a loving son and brother, the
foundation provides scholarships to students with excellent academic records
and limited financial resources.
In addition Oprah Winfey is
considered to be one of the most influential women in the world. She uses her
power and resources to help those who are in need.
Every year Oprah donates
millions of dollars to fund charities
that are of personal interest to her. Oprah's Angel Network is a nonprofit,
volunteer organization that inspires others to make a difference in the lives
of others. It organizes projects in under-served communities and provides
educational initiatives and helps people fulfill basic human needs and regain
their dignity. Its focus is on poverty, child neglect and disease.
Also Hudson-King Foundation, founded by Jenifer Hudson
family has done this charity center to care for the need of families who have
lost relatives to a violent crime.
In other words
theses women’s are just example of the way the will of charity beyond fame and
become an inspiring way to help others in need.
Link: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/9562-essence-black-women-in-hollywood-the-power-of-our-presence
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