Event Recap: The Black Public Relations Society of Los Angeles 20th Anniversary Trailblazers Awards

The Black Public Relations Society of Los Angeles (BPRS-LA) 20th Anniversary Trailblazers Awards was held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the California African-American Museum (CAAM).

BPRS-LA honored Trailblazers in Communications and Culture. The anniversary event consisted of an awards gala and reception that honored twenty (20) African-American PR veterans and rising stars in media.

Notable names included immediate past president Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences (AMPAS), Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Beverly White, News Journalist, NBC4 Los Angeles, Tosha Whitten-Griggs, Senior Vice President of Public Relations for TV One; Kristin Robinson, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations for Shondaland; and Michael Lewellen, Trail Blazers Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Engagement, amongst many others.

From L to R: Chery Boone Isaacs, Kevin Frazier, Ellene V Miles, Everette Taylor, Nina Parker, Kevin Stuckey, Beverly White, Tre'Vell Anderson, Kimi Rochelle

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The 2018 event sponsors included CBS Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion, Cartoon Network, and Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey. Hosted Bar. Catering was provided by Watts Coffee House. Music by the world-famous DJ DeVoux.

ABOUT BPRS-LA
Black Public Relations Society of Los Angeles (BPRS-LA) is one of the nation’s foremost organizations for professional image-makers and communications strategists. Since its founding in 1998, National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) has served as an advocate for African-American PR practitioners. As an affiliate chapter, BPRS-LA focuses on professional development and connecting PR professionals throughout Southern California. We promote diversity of thought and talent, while providing support and education to help today’s professional stay competitive in an ever-changing communications industry.

www.bprsla.org