Founder’s Award Joy Thomas Moore is a Peabody Award winner and President and CEO of JWS Media Consulting. Prior to starting her…
The Grenadian-American comedian and actress – with writing and producing credits to boot – has been at this entertainment thing for a while, making a name for herself with projects that span music, television and film. A quick Internet search confirms the 37-year-old’s credits date back to the early ‘90s.
As a filmmaker, she made history by the time she was 30 when she became the first black female director to do a major motion picture at a Hollywood studio when she directed A Dry White Season, which depicted the horrors of apartheid.
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Visionary Award Paul Beckles is an award-winning leader in the sports and entertainment industry. Paul joined Nike in 2019 as the Head…
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Legend Award Carl Lumbly is an actor respected for his steadfast talent, versatility and class. His prolific career includes over 150 credits…
Golda Rosheuvel is a Guyanese-British actress and singer. Born in Guyana to a Guyanese father and an English mother, she moved to England when she was five.
Visionary Award Sharon Matthews is the deputy managing editor of Originals and Vice President of L.A. Times Studios. With over 25 years…
Luminary Award Anastasia Ali as Vice President, Enterprise Commercial Inclusion Strategy at The Walt Disney Company, Anastasia Ali leads a comprehensive, company-wide…