Overview
- The 19th annual luncheon took place March 12 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
- Honorees included LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Kerry Washington, rising star Chase Infiniti, and the women of Sinners, including Ruth E. Carter, Zinzi Coogler, Hannah Beachler, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Shunika Terry, Wunmi Mosaku and Jayme Lawson.
- Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler presented a Luminary Spotlight to Zinzi Coogler and the Sinners collective, with Carter noting the project’s multiple Oscar nominations and its collaborative spirit.
- Chase Infiniti’s award was presented by Teyana Taylor, and in her remarks she credited guidance from Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Ruth Negga.
- Essence will premiere the red-carpet pre-show and the luncheon as standalone specials on its YouTube channel beginning March 14.