PHOTOS: 2025 #GLAADHONORS CELEBRATION IN LOS ANGELES

PHOTOS: JESSICA BETTS, NIECY NASH-BETTS, JONATHAN BURKE, RACQUEL CHEVREMONT, SCOTT EVANS, SHAR JOSSELL, ISIS KING, TS MADISON, AMBER RILEY, TOKYO STYLEZ, WILSON CRUZ AND MORE LIFT UP QUEER BLACK & BROWN CREATORS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS ACROSS ENTERTAINMENT AND JOURNALISM AHEAD OF 36TH GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS IN LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, CA –  Thursday, March 27, 2025 – Overnight, GLAAD hosted its 4th Annual #GLAADHonors event, a celebration of LGBTQ Black & Brown leaders in entertainment, advocacy, journalism and GLAAD Awards nominees at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, ahead of the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream exclusively on Hulu April 12, 2025.

The evening was hosted by Access Hollywood co-anchor Scott Evans and award-winning writer and journalist Shar Jossell, who presented a toast presented by Hornitos Tequila.

The night featured live performances by Jessica Betts, JeRonelle and drag superstar Luxx Noir London presented by Hyundai Motor America.

GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis shared keynote remarks; GLAAD Senior Director of Communities of Color, DaShawn Usher, and GLAAD Associate Director, Communities of Color & Media, Julian Walker, shared remarks acknowledging attendees representing Black & Brown LGBTQ creators, storytellers, journalists and thought-leaders from across the entertainment industry.

Special guests included: Zerina Akers, Nicco Annan, Golden Brooks, Raquel Chevremont, Bryan Terrell Clark, Wilson Cruz, Kharmony Fortune, Brandon Graves, Ayesha Harris, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Ts Madison, Greg Mathis Jr., Obio Jones, George M. Johnson, Isis King, Marco Reese Maldonado, Amber Riley, Brian Michael Smith, Shaquita Smith, Jivanta Roberts, Tokyo Stylez, and more.

Beats were provided by DJ Dar Jar.

#GLAADHonors was created and produced by GLAAD’s Communities of Color & Media departments, part of the GLAAD Media Institute, GLAAD’s training, consulting, and research division of the organization. The event was powered by: Presenting Sponsor Hyundai Motor America; Major Sponsors: Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Hornitos Tequila; and Official Sponsor: Delta Air Lines. GLAAD is the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization. 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE 36TH GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS

Cynthia Erivo will be honored with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards for making a  significant difference in raising visibility and promoting the acceptance of LGBTQ people and issues. Held on Thursday, March 27th in Los Angeles, and hosted by Michael Urie, the event will feature appearances by LGBTQ changemakers and allies attending will include Benito Skinner, Bobby Berk, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Chris Appleton, Chris Perfetti, Cooper Koch, Doechii, Dylan Efron, Dylan Mulvaney, Frankie Grande, Gloria Allred, Hannah Einbinder, Heather Dubrow, Henry R. Muñoz III, Jay Shetty, Joe Locke, JoJo Siwa, Jonathan Bennett, Joshua Jackson, Lena Waithe, Lil Nas X, Lisa Ann Walter, Maren Morris, Marissa Bode, Megan Stalter, Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Natasha Rothwell, Nava Mau, Nico Santos, Patti LuPone, Paul W. Downs, Raven-Symoné, Sophia Bush, Wayne Brady, Zachary Quinto and more.