Candace Grace has done it again! Last Thursday, the Los Angeles native tweeted:A toast to black Hollywood“Black Eight” is a forum where black excellence is recognized across a variety of industries.
What made this event special was the sense of community it fostered, where Black visionaries and philanthropists were supported and recognized for their contributions.
The event, which kicked off the BET Weekend, was a beautiful moment as A-list stars made an appearance on the black carpet in true Hollywood fashion.
Among those in attendance, Gayle Bean looked stunning in a two-piece set of a white tweed blazer, paired with cream pointy boots and gold accessories, while her best friend Malcolm Mays wore a ’70s-inspired navy blue suit with Prada wingtip platform espadrilles.
Meagan Good sparkled alongside her boyfriend in a shiny black scandal paired with a high-slit sparkly black dress, while Cammie Crawford also stole the show in a sleek black outfit that was NBD.
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At the black-tie cocktail mixer, honoree Tristan Mack Wilds showed off a more tracker-esque look in a “Mark of Maturity” jacket, Wrangler trousers and Prada loafers.
Celebrity stylist and creative director Brian Jabbour’s style grabbed attention with a red monochrome look paired with a bold June Ambrose-inspired red hat that made him stand out from the crowd.
Featured lady, Candice Grace looked stunning in a nude Fatima Crystal Corset Maxi Dress from Miss Circle Online Boutique.
Those honored include Meagan Good, Tristan Mack Wilds, Affion Crockett (comedians), Kamie Crawford (television host), Brian Jabbour (creative director and stylist), Malcolm Mays (actor), Kareem Grimes (actor and producer), Melissa Van Patten Henderson (UBS managing director), Gerdy Abraira (television personality and philanthropist), LaurieAnn Gibson (creative director) and Scott Evans (television host).
“It created a space for us to love each other and really showcase how I can say, look at you in this room, you’re the best and I’m so proud of you,” Candace Grace said.
Meagan Good dedicated the award to her mother, whose sacrifices throughout her life have shaped her into the person she is today.
In addition to the amazing fashion and winners, there was also a powerful performance from singer MAJOR, who dazzled the crowd with every high note and had the audience sitting on a mountain high.
Candace GraceA toast to black Hollywood” was the perfect event to lead into “culture’s biggest night” at the 2024 BET Awards.
After all, “They don’t like us!”
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