GLAAD just hosted its 4th Annual #GLAADHonors event, a celebration of LGBTQ Black & Brown leaders in entertainment, advocacy, journalism and GLAAD Awards nominees at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, ahead of the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream exclusively on Hulu April 12, 2025. #Powerjournalist Markos Papadatos has the recap.
The evening was hosted by Access Hollywood co-anchor Scott Evans and award-winning writer and journalist Shar Jossell, who presented a toast presented by Hornitos Tequila.
The night featured live performances by Jessica Betts, JeRonelle and drag superstar Luxx Noir London presented by Hyundai Motor America.
GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis shared keynote remarks; GLAAD Senior Director of Communities of Color, DaShawn Usher, and GLAAD Associate Director, Communities of Color & Media, Julian Walker, shared remarks acknowledging attendees representing Black & Brown LGBTQ creators, storytellers, journalists and thought-leaders from across the entertainment industry.
Special guests included: Zerina Akers, Nicco Annan, Golden Brooks, Bryan Terrell Clark, Wilson Cruz, Kharmony Fortune, Brandon Graves, Ayesha Harris, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Ts Madison, Greg Mathis Jr., Obio Jones, George M. Johnson, Isis King, Marco Reese Maldonado, Amber Riley, Brian Michael Smith, Shaquita Smith, Jivanta Roberts, and Tokyo Stylez, among others.
Beats were provided by DJ Dar Jar. #GLAADHonors was created and produced by GLAAD’s Communities of Color & Media departments, part of the GLAAD Media Institute, GLAAD’s training, consulting, and research division of the organization. The event was powered by: Presenting Sponsor Hyundai Motor America; Major Sponsors: Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Hornitos Tequila; and Official Sponsor: Delta Air Lines. GLAAD is the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization.
