The Wrap-Up: Celebrations, Service, and Community Building Highlight a Week in Culture
A constellation of stars shone brightly this week, from the red carpet to community service initiatives, demonstrating the multifaceted power and influence of Black creatives and philanthropists. Celebrations of achievement were interwoven wiht acts of giving back and fostering connection, marking a dynamic moment in entertainment and beyond.
this week’s highlights-spanning honors for rising talent, a celebrated artist’s Parisian debut, and dedicated efforts to combat food insecurity-underscore a commitment to both individual success and collective uplift. As the year draws to a close, these moments offer a glimpse into the ongoing contributions of Black leaders across industries and a blueprint for continued impact in the new year.
Olandria Carthen Honored at Give Her FlowHERS Awards
EBONY Power 100 honoree Olandria Carthen was a standout at femme It Forward’s 4th Annual Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, California. The gala celebrated the accomplishments of prominent Black women in entertainment, including Ciara, Jhene Aiko, Mariah The Scientist, Kehlani, Normani, and Ravyn Lenae.
Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon Give Back This Thanksgiving
Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon volunteered with Feeding America at Union Station Homeless services in Los Angeles, distributing Thanksgiving meal kits complete with all the ingredients for a traditional feast.
Gunna’s Wunna Run Club Fosters Community in Brooklyn
Gunna participated in a run hosted by Peak and Pace, Brooklyn’s dynamic run/social club, aiming to build community within new York City.
Mickalene Thomas Celebrates “All About Love” in Paris
Artist Mickalene Thomas hosted a dinner with Document Journal at papa San in New York City, celebrating her new All About Love exhibition, which opens at the Grand Palais in Paris on December 17.
