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Star-Studded Gala Celebrates Black Equity Achievements

10/20/2025

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The Center for Black Equity hosted a gala at the National Press Club on October 4, 2025.
The event was titled “BE. A Gala for Black Equity.”
The gala honored Tracey Africa Norman, the late A. Cornelius Baker, Jack Mizrahi, Hope Giselle-Godsey, MOBI, Patrik-Ian Polk, Eva Marcille, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), and Big Freedia.

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Story summary

The Center for Black Equity hosted a gala at the National Press Club on October 4, 2025.
The event was titled “BE. A Gala for Black Equity.”
The gala honored Tracey Africa Norman, the late A. Cornelius Baker, Jack Mizrahi, Hope Giselle-Godsey, MOBI, Patrik-Ian Polk, Eva Marcille, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), and Big Freedia.