9th Annual Truth Awards

1201 Vine Street,Los Angeles CA 90038

04 March, 2023

Description

The Truth Awards was created to recognize and highlight the accomplishments of the Black LGBTQ+ community and its allies. In doing so, we increase the awareness of our contributions to Society, Popular Culture and the Arts, and help refocus the lens through which we are seen. The Truth Awards also provides funding for scholarships that supports educational opportunities for youth in the LGBTQ+ community. COVID-19 Advisory Please note that all Better Brothers LA events follow state and local COVID guidelines. While not required, we do encourage guests to wear masks. Better Brothers LA is an organization dedicated to developing the Black LGBTQ+ community. The Diva Foundation is the passion project of the Emmy Award Winning and Tony Award-nominated actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph. For eight years, the two organizations have honored LGBTQ+ community members, allies and advocates. Each year, over 300 attendees, are inspired, uplifted and reminded of the Black LGBTQ+ community’s impact on popular culture, politics and the arts. Over 50 individuals have been honored including Marsha Warfield, comedian, actress; Derrick Rutledge, celebrity Makeup Artist; Anthony Hemingway, Emmy Award Winning Producer, Director, Writer; Rahsaan Patterson, Writer, Singer, Producer; Angelica Ross, Actress, Advocate, Businesswoman; Dr. Shaun Harper, Executive Director USC Race and Equity Center; Ellene Miles, SVP Sony Pictures Entertainment; and Karamo Brown, Culture Expert, Talk Show Host; for their accomplishments and contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. And each year, we identify one individual who has been a beacon of support and comfort to our community through their professional or personal actions and advocacy to receive the the Ally award. The Ally award has previously been awarded to Emmy Award Winning Actress Loretta Devine, actor Rockmond Dunbar, and Emmy Award Winning Actress and star of ABC's Abbott Elementary Sheryl Lee Ralph. Highlights from Truth Awards Galas: 2nd Annual Truth Awards Recap3rd Annual Truth Award RecapKTLA Channel 5 Coverage5th Annual Truth Awards Recap6th Annual Truth Awards Recap7th Annual Truth Awards FOX SOUL