Culture Creators proudly announces its 8th Annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch, reaffirming its commitment to honoring excellence and groundbreaking achievements in Culture. The Hollywood Reporter made the announcement this morning. The exclusive invite-only fête will be presented by BET, powered by Möet Hennessy, and driven by Lexus, with additional support from the following Black-owned brands: The Doux, Afro Unicorn, and Rap Snacks. The event will take place on Friday, June 28, at 11 am PST in the historic Beverly Hilton International Ballroom.
The 8th Annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch is a benefit and amplifier for The Culture Creators Foundation, a 501©3 non-profit. The foundation is dedicated to bridging the gap between high school and college and college to graduation for underrepresented students in industries lacking diversity. The foundation empowers these students to thrive academically and professionally by providing resources, curriculum supplementation, and mentorship. Funds raised at the brunch will support the 2024 Academic School Year Scholarship Program for the Campus Changemakers, the foundation’s inaugural cohort of students across 35 colleges and universities.
This year, Lorrie Bartlett of Creative Artists Agency (CAA) will be honored with the Icon Award for her outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry and her steadfast commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion, while spearheading initiatives promoting equity within Hollywood. As one of the industry’s pioneering Black women, Lorrie Bartlett’s client roster includes Regina King, Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, Travis Kelce, Fantasia Barrino, Corey Hawkins, Jeymes Samuel, Madelyn Cline, Rachel Zegler, Thuso Mbedu, Andra Day, Ruth Negga, Laverne Cox, Josh Duhamel, Kasi Lemmons, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, among others.
Additionally, the Innovator of the Year Award will be bestowed upon Teyana Taylor, the multifaceted artist renowned for her profound influence on music, fashion, film, and culture. Teyana Taylor’s groundbreaking albums, including “KTSE” and “The Album,” have garnered critical acclaim. Her directing prowess, notably exhibited through her vast directorial catalog, and acclaim as an actor, in films like A Thousand and One and
The Book of Clarence, underscore her visionary approach to storytelling.
“At Culture Creators, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and progress,” states Joi Brown, Founder of Culture Creators. “This event is a testament to our commitment to amplifying the voices and contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds. By celebrating these trailblazers, we inspire a new generation of creators and leaders. This is the very reason we founded The Culture Creators Foundation – to create a pipeline that nurtures and supports underrepresented talent, ensuring their impact on culture and society is profound and lasting.”
Additional honorees include Reign Venture Capital’s co-founder Monique Idlett, EVP, Head of Specials, Music Programming and Music Strategy at BET Connie Orlando, Morning Mindset with Tai’s Tai Beauchamp, FashionBombDaily’s Claire Sulmers, social impact and brand engagement strategist Alencia Johnson, WME Sports’ Cecil White, celebrity super-styling duo Wayman + Micah, AI innovator and expert in immersive technology Alton Glass, and rising stars Maya and Brian Smith creators of Black-owned hair care line, The Doux.
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