Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah and Tyler Perry were among the icons honored at the inaugural theGrio Awards presented by Allen Media Group founder, chairman and CEO Byron Allen. “We&…
“We’re here to celebrate Black excellence, and we can never do enough of that,” Allen toldon the red carpet before the award show kicked off, explaining why “every penny, every thought, every ounce of time, energy and work” that went into putting the event was worth it.
Before taking the stage, Hudson admitted she spent some time reflecting on what it meant to be awarded the Trailblazer Awards “I was thinking about what it means for us to stand with each other, to stand arm in arm, and to honor each other,” he told the crowd. “This is one of those moments that’s so important because we live our lives, we do our work, we keep our heads down. Sometimes we want recognition, we want attention from people who are not paying attention to us, but when our own take a moment to say, ‘You’re special,’ that’s all I ever needed. That’s all I ever wanted and I’m grateful for it.
While Perry doesn’t have expect the playing field to level for Black people in Hollywood or other industries during his lifetime, it’s about fighting for the next generation. And, in the meantime, he’ll continue preaching the importance of ownership within the Black community. “We’ve got the power within ourselves to be great, to make each other great, and to be on top of this entire industry,” he concluded.
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