(PHOTOS) Sylvia Rhone, Jemele Hill, Kenya Barris, Fatima Robinson and More Honored at Culture Creators “Innovators & Leaders” Awards Brunch

Black culture was heavily celebrated recently at the third annual Culture Creators “Innovators & Leaders” Awards Brunch, which honored several accomplished individuals in entertainment and media.

Held during the BET Weekend at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the event honored some of the most impactful in people in entertainment, including Sylvia Rhone, President of Epic Records, who received the “Icon Award”; sports commentator Jemele Hill, who received the “Defiance Award” and Jana Fleishman, EVP of media & strategic development at Roc Nation, who was honored for her work in public relations.

Kenya Barris, creator of the hit ABC sitcom “Black-ish” and entertainment powerbroker Charles D. King, Founder and CEO of MACRO, were recognized for their accomplishments in the entertainment industry.

The event also featured surprise appearances from R&B singer-songwriter Tank and producer/personality DJ Khaled, who were on hand to speak about the impact Sylvia Rhone has had on their careers.

A number of celebrities, media personalities and influencers were also on hand for the brunch, including Angela Rye, Yandy Smith, Luke James, Waka Flocka, Tammy Rivera, Draya Michele, Keith Robinson, Richard Brooks, Miles Brown, Quality Control’s Coach K, and the event hosts AJ Calloway and Tamika Ray.

See photos and a full winners list below from the third annual Culture Creators “Innovators & Leaders” Awards Brunch below.

Waka Flocka and Tammy Riveria

Sylvia Rhone

Luke James

Mona Scott-Young

Kenya Barris, AJ Calloway and Wacka Flocka

Draya Michele and friends

Jemele Hill

Essence Atkins

Charles D. King

Jason Bolden

Rashaun Williams

Tunji

Andre Harrell

Will I Am

DJ Khaled

Jemele Hill

Tanika Ray and Sylvia Rhone

(Red carpet photos by Tera Jean Photography)

Icon Award
Music
Sylvia Rhone
President, Epic Records

The Defiance Award
Media
Jemele Hill
Chief correspondent & sr. columnist, The Undefeated ESPN

Business
Lauren Wesley Wilson
President ColorComm, Inc.

Dance/Art
Fatima Robinson
Choreographer & director

Fashion
Brea Stinson
Owner & fashion designer, STINSON HAUS

Jason Bolden
Co-Founder, JSN Studio

Film & Television
Charles D. King
Founder & CEO, MACRO

Kenya Barris
Writer & producer, creator of Black-ish

Finance
Rashaun Williams
General partner, MVP All-Star Fund
Music

Shawn Gee
President, Live Nation Urban

Tunji Balogun
Co-founder, Keep Cool/EVP, A&R RCA Records

Public Relations
Jana Fleishman
EVP, media & strategic development, Roc Nation

Social Activism
Kristi Henderson
Co-Founder, WEEN

Sports
Carlos Fleming
Partner & head of sports talent marketing, WME

Technology
Rodney Williams
CEO & co-founder, LISNR