Wednesday, March 4, 2026, GLAAD will host its Fifth Annual #GLAADHonors at the iconic Fonda Theatre, bringing together an extraordinary lineup of Black and Brown LGBTQ leaders in entertainment, advocacy, and media.

Hosted by Jerrie Johnson and Jordan E. Cooper, the evening promises electrifying performances by LaLa Ri, Destin Conrad, LG, and Zach Campbell, alongside a guest list that reads like a who’s who of culture-shifting creatives. From actors and activists to journalists and producers, #GLAADHonors continues its mission of amplifying excellence, visibility, and advocacy within the Black LGBTQ community.

March 4 will be a powerful night in Los Angeles at the Fonda Theatre, #GLAADHonors will spotlight Black and Brown LGBTQ excellence

I had a chance to chat with actor Jimmy Akingbola, who plays Geoffrey in the hit tv series Bel-Air. From building a family with the cast of Bel-Air, to projects like Mission to Motherland, Jimmy continues to reshape his identity.

-What cracked in you emotionally?

-What do you want audiences to take away from the final season of Bel-Air?

-What makes you want to tell the stories as a global storyteller?

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"HERE NOW and THEN" in collaboration with Hamilton-Selway Fine Art (@hamiltonselway) opening during Frieze LA and a Black History Month Exhibition on Wednesday, February 25th at 5PM

The exhibition includes works by emerging and blue chip artists such as Gregory Saint Amand, Moses Salihou, O'Neil Scott, Floyd Strickland, and Candice Tavares, as well as works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julie Mehretu, Mickalene Thomas, and Kehinde Wiley.

HERE NOW and THEN is based on lived realities, memory, and enduring legacy of the Black Diaspora. Together the artworks in the exhibition offer a distinct yet interconnected perspective on Black identity across time, place, and experience.

A percentage of proceeds from sales in the exhibition will be donated to American Friends of Jamaica, (@afjcares) a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to support Jamaican charitable organizations and social initiatives committed to sustainably transforming the lives of Jamaicans.

Conversation with:

Ron - Hamilton-Selway Fine Art Gallery

Tanya Weddemire - Gallery Owner

Candice Tavares- Artist

Floyd Strickland

Wednesday FEB 25th

5PM - 9PM

• ​Hamilton-Selway Fine Art

8678 Melrose Ave

West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Winner of the NBA Foundation 2026 Pitch Competition during All Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Yosh Miller.

Founder & CEO of Hadley, Yosh sits down to talk with me about:

-529 access while investing in your future

-Why integrity was in his business model from day one

-What does Yosh Miller want students, families and communities to say Hadley changed for them?

Support Yosh Miller at gohadley.com

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Award- nominated actor, playwright, producer and Director Jordan E, Cooper, creator and show runner of the Emmy nominated sitcom The Ms. Pat Show talks with me about the final season.

We talked about why his voice had to exist in this entertainment space:

-From his theater journey with Oh Happy Day! & Ain’t No Mo’

-At 24 becoming the youngest showrunner in TV history

-His film range and visibility

-Jordan’s responsibility to emerging artists

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I partnered with QEY Creative Studios and excited to be working with ReelShort on the release of its newest supernatural romance, The Vampire Prince’s Bride, now streaming.

Talking with the stars of the film, Savannah Coffee, Rhett Wellington, the series follows Scarlett, a young woman betrayed by the vampire lord who once saved her and left for dead, only to be rescued by a mysterious vampire prince whose connection to her runs deeper than she realizes. Filled with dark romance, betrayal, and destiny, the title delivers a high-stakes supernatural love story ReelShort fans will love.

Download: ReelShort.com | The Vampire Prince’s Bride, starring Savannah Coffee and Rhett Wellington

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Love the Skin Your In, Interview with Director, Sauda Johnson-McNeal, Producer, Kimberly L. Olgetree and actor Marcus Mitchell . From the red carpet to streaming online this films core themes of self-love, caregiving, healing and creative responsibility is exactly what is needed from Black Creatives in Hollywood Storytelling. Stream on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Peacock.

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I had a chance to chat with Jennifer Risi, Founder of The Sway Effect, and discuss an important theme around, “Purpose, People and the Future of PR”.

We talked about:

-What keeps her anchored in this work after decades at the highest levels?

-Why does earned media still matter in an algorithm driven world?

-Where should agencies embrace AI?

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I got a chance to chat with multidisciplinary artist, Victoria Cassinova, as we discussed being self taught, her identity as an artist and the life altering accident.

-Was her work ever the same after the accident?

-Does Victoria’s work serve as documentation of healing?

-How intentional is balance?

Check out Victoria Cassinova at The CAAM in conversation with JJ Anderson 1/29 at 7pm PT.

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Listen to Me Now, Believe Me Later On is an invitation. A cultural call to action. A reminder that regular folk collect art too, and that we must normalize that fact. Through visibility, conversation, and shared knowledge, we can shift the narrative, reclaim the collector’s role, and build a continuous cycle of cultural investment, reflection, and representation.”

I had a chance to talk with curator Dwamina Drew (@enstrumental) | The DREW Collection as he discussed shifting the narrative, reclaim the collector's role, and building a continuous cycle of cultural investment.

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