The annual brunch, now in its 15th year, honored Aunjanue Ellis, Quinta Brunson, Chanté Adams, and Nia Long on Thursday.
The metaphors continued as she described her career, saying: “Much of my 27-year professional life has been in the dark…this moment of shine, of luminosity, is going to pass…but I will continue to work in the dark anyway.”
on the red carpet, “It’s a blessing and privilege to be seen by the community and I can’t wait to use my platform today to give life and light to so many of these remarkable women.” Ashley Black, Quinta Brunson and Robin Thede at the ESSENCE 15th Anniversary Black Women In Hollywood AwardsThe newcomer, who starred opposite Michael B. Jordan in Denzel Washington’s 2021 romantic dramaalongside Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield, wore a royal purple dress by Sergio Hudson — “I had to pull out a Black designer!” — and reflected on the feeling of being honored at the event, in such inspiring company. “I’m always honored even when I get an invite to come to an event like this.
Brunson, who has been credited with reviving the broadcast television comedy sitcom format with her smash mockumentary hiton ABC, described the day as “unlike any other event, a bunch of Black women recharging each other” and spoke to“Schools are a big workplace environment for the Black community.
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