Inside Essence’s ‘Black Women In Hollywood’: Oprah, Kerry Washington, Lupita Nyong’o & More

February 28, 2014 by in Latest News with 2 Comments

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It was a celebration of sorts, as Essence Magazine held its 7th annual ‘Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon‘.

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As is customary, the annual sworey takes place the week of Oscar’s. This year’s theme was  ‘The Power of Our Presence’. Honorees included breakthrough star Lupita Nyong’o, the leadership of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and the vision of director/producer Ava DuVernay. Attendees included: Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Tyler Perry, DeVon Franklin, Tischina Arnold, Skylar Diggins, Michael Ealy and a ton of other famous faces.

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  1. Tish at 8:47 am

    Congrats on winning those things! Lucky you & waw, this 2 toned bread looks amazing, dear Angie! Just wofnerdul to look at & to taste it, must be even better! MMMMM!

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  2. http://lapiluleduweekend.men/ at 6:48 am

    Me quedo con la compañía, los bolos y la manzana y los pies. Me quedaría también con la cerveza, el arroz y México, pero estoy castigada a pan y agua. ¡Ah no! Que pan no puedo… ;)me encantan tus semanas.Un besoteY que la que empieza sea igual de buena

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