In accordance with official press launch (March 4, 2025), In a robust tribute to resilience, authenticity, and neighborhood spirit, Higher Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) and The DIVA Basis are excited to announce an esteemed lineup of honorees for the extremely anticipated eleventh Annual Fact Awards, powered by ViiV. Scheduled for Saturday, March fifteenth, the elegant Beverly Hilton Lodge would be the backdrop for this prestigious occasion, unfolding from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Attendees can count on a heartfelt celebration of Black Queer Excellence, highlighting the profound and transformative influence this neighborhood has had on widespread tradition, public coverage, and the humanities.
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Friday, March 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM at The Aster in Hollywood, the ‘Passing the Torch’ awards ceremony can pay homage to the subsequent era by celebrating 4 rising leaders- James Bland, Preston Mitchum, Amber Whittington, and Terell Grice who exemplify excellence of their respective fields.
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The celebration of excellence continues on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with the eleventh Annual Fact Awards on the Beverly Hilton Lodge at 5:30 PM.
This yr’s gala will honor the distinctive achievements of notable figures throughout the LGBTQ+ neighborhood, together with Academy Award-nominated director, producer, and screenwriter Lee Daniels, who can be introduced with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award. Daniels, identified for his groundbreaking work in movie and tv, together with the critically acclaimed film “Valuable” and the hit collection “Empire” and “Star”, has constantly pushed the boundaries of storytelling and illustration. His contributions have redefined cinematic norms and paved the way in which for future generations of numerous storytellers.
Moreover, Wendy Raquel Robinson, a two-time Emmy Award-winning producer, actress, philanthropist, recipient of the NAACP Picture Award, and co-founder of Wonderful Grace Conservatory, is being honored with the Ally Award for her steadfast dedication to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Recognized for her roles in iconic tv collection akin to “The Steve Harvey Present,” “The Recreation,” and “Poppa’s Home,” Robinson has actively used her platform to lift consciousness and assist for LGBTQ+ points. Her efforts spotlight the importance of allyship in selling solidarity throughout the neighborhood.
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In alignment with Higher Brothers Los Angeles’ (BBLA) mission to advance the academic aspirations of the Black LGBTQ+ neighborhood, the Fact Awards ceremony can even spotlight the group’s vital funding in future leaders. Since its inception, BBLA’s scholarship program has awarded over $300,000 in tuition help. Through the occasion, scholarships starting from $3,000 to $5,000 can be awarded, additional empowering college students to attain their tutorial objectives. To assist BBLA’s ongoing dedication to the Black LGBTQ+ neighborhood, tax-deductible donations could be made to the Impression Fund at givebutter.com/bbla.
About Higher Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA): Higher Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) was created to offer areas for members of the Black LGBTQ+ neighborhood to community, socialize, and be BETTER – at life, love, and neighborhood. Creating a way of neighborhood has been difficult for some inside our neighborhood, given the cultural and spiritual opposition to our orientation and gender identification. As these challenges have receded in mainstream society, they nonetheless current vital difficulties and generally constrain wholesome well-being. Since our inception, BBLA has sponsored cultural, informational, leisure, and social/networking occasions. We proceed to assist and create alternatives that enhance neighborhood confidence and delight.
About The Diva Basis: The DIVA Basis — based in 1990 by Emmy-winning actress and HIV/AIDS advocate Sheryl Lee Ralph — is a 501(c)3 non-profit group, created as a dwelling memorial to the numerous buddies she misplaced to HIV/AIDS as an unique forged member of the Broadway musical “Dreamgirls,” and since she was involved for the risk HIV/AIDS posed to girls and kids. Through the years, the DIVA Basis has labored to interrupt the silence, erase the stigma nonetheless linked to HIV/AIDS, and encourage folks to get examined to know their HIV standing.