*Monday, February 8, in the midst of awards season, Super Bowl 50 and Beyonce announcing a world tour, there is an awards show that deserves a special highlight and, it too, came up with some catchy reasons for why you should attend the 2nd Annual Truth Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 5.
- If you don’t go, the Republicans win
2. You’ve been practicing that “I’ve arrived” pose all year
(Photo from last year’s Truth Awards- Antonique Smith)
3. You Need a Black Tie Selfie
4. Your Friends Who Went Last Year Won’t Shut Up About It
(Photo – Antonique Smith & Tisha Campbell-Martin at last year’s ceremony)
(Photo – Host of last year’s ceremony Cocoa Brown)
5. You Need a Swanky Event to Show Mom and Dad That Being Gay is Really Cool and Classy
6. It’s Your Chance to be a Black James Bond
Better Brothers Los Angeles in association with Actress/Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph’s DIVA Foundation will host its 2nd Annual Truth Awards Gala and Dinner on Saturday, March 5, 2016!
The celebration will honor Black trailblazing men and women whose personal and professional accomplishments have positively impacted the perception and image of the Black LGBTQ community. The awards embody the belief that members of the Black LGBTQ community and its allies who embrace and live their truths should be recognized and honored.
The DIVA Foundation and its Founder Sheryl Lee Ralph are especially pleased to continue their partnership with Better Brothers Los Angeles on this effort. Both organizations believe a healthy black community – one where individuals are allowed to live their truth free of shame and stigma, and are recognized as equal and rightful members of the community – is a critical piece in the fight to also end HIV/AIDS.
This year’s honorees span the cultural, political and social spectrum. They include Bishop Yvette Flunder, Presiding Bishop of the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries and member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS and Aaron Walton, co-founder of the full-service advertising agency, Walton Isaacson, each receiving the “Lifetime Achievement” Award; Project Manager and Governmental Liaison for the Hollywood Park Development Gerard McCallum will receive the “Business Leadership” Award; Judge Darrin Gayles, first openly gay black judge appointed to the federal bench will receive the “History Makers” Award; Director of External Affairs for Congresswoman Karen Bass, Darryn Harris will receive the “Passing The Torch” Award; and counselor and spiritual advisorRev. Jenenne Macklin and celebrated community members and partners, Greg Allen and Demetrious McCoy will receive the “Mentor Award.”
The Truth Awards will take place Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Taglyan Cultural Complex, 1201 Vine Street, Los Angeles 90038. Red carpet/VIP Reception begins at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.truthawards2.eventbrite.com.
