Over the weekend, DC was littered with black elite and celebrities that came to celebrate and attend the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference. The conference is a four day long event held every year in September. The conference is host to tons of events, forums, galas, and awards ceremonies for black politicians, business leaders, and the movers and shakers in the black community.
One of the organizations that held an awards ceremony over the weekend was WEEN (Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network). They are a network of women in the entertainment industry that are commited to the positive portrayal of women of all races and backgrounds in the media, entertainment, and society as a whole.
The women of WEEN understand the importance of improving the quality of life for women and young ladies all over the world. They are using there fame and their industry impact as a platform to lend a voice to causes such as
- Healthcare
- Financial Literacy
- Personal and Professional Development
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Media Impact
- Grassroots Programs
Some of the people that were honored at the awards were actors Vivica Fox, Hill Harper, Malinda Williams, Chief Diversity Officer of McDonalds, Pat Harris, Executive Vice President of Urban Marketing Universal Motown, Shanti Das, and AIDS Activist, Maria Davis.
Check out some photos of the honorees on the "purple" carpet!!
Honoree, Malinda Williams
Honoree, Vivica A. Fox
Honoree, Hill Harper
Valeisha Butterfield, WEEN Chairwoman
If you are interested in becoming a member or how to break into the industry with a job or an internship click here for WEEN job postings .
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