Inaugural Truth Awards Presented by Better Brothers Los Angeles and The DIV...
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Description
The Truth Awards represents an unprecedented opportunity to highlight the contributions of Gay Black men and women. The award embodies our belief that members of the Black Gay community who embrace and live their truths should be recognized and honored. Along with our allies, they represent the very best in our community and serve as examples to us all. Celebrate the accomplishments of the Black LGBTQ community by sponsoring the Truth Awards. Click here to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
The inaugural Truth Awards will be presented to the following honorees:
Jewel Thais - WilliamsOwner, Famed Catch-Once Disco - Longest operated Black Gay nightclub in the U.S. B. Slade
Grammy-nominated producer, writer and singer Stanley Bennet Clay
Actor, Producer, Author and Journalist Dr. Wilbert C. Jordan MD, Founder
Oasis Clinic Vallerie Wagner, Chief Operating Officer
AIDS Project Los Angeles Darren “Buttah Man” Brin, Music Director
BET’s 106th & Park and Yo MTV Jams Benjamin Cory Jones, Writer
Amazon’s “Hand of God” and HBO series creator Wendell James, Philanthropist
OWN’s “Raising Whitley” Cast Member Quincy & Deondray Gossfield
Writers, Producers and Creators of “DL Chronicles” Dr. Tenika Jackson
Community Mentor Steph Thomas and Glen Lawrence
Community Mentors
The goal of the Truth Awards is to increase the awareness of Black Gay men and women, and highlight their contributions in life, career, and mainstream culture. This annual event will also provide funding for a college scholarship to be given to a promising Black LGBT youth. While recognizing members of the community, we want to encourage youth to pursue educational opportunities while being true to themselves.
