2025 Honorees

Lynn Whitfield, Emmy Award–winning Actress

 

Ryan Coogler, acclaimed Writer, Director and Producer

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, U.S. Representative (TX-30)

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Kenny Lattimore, Grammy-nominated R&B Singer-Songwriter

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Edna Kane Williams, EVP & Chief Diversity Officer, AARP

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Virginia Ali, Co-Founder, Ben’s Chili Bowl

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Marsai Martin, Actress & Producer

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Angel Gregorio, Entrepreneur & Advocate

Proceeds support the Mocha Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Café Mocha Network platform. We use our resources to create a network of experts, celebrities, and corporate friends to develop interactive programs and resources that enhance and improve the lives of families as they move into independent living, career development, and provide housing solutions. We also create mentorship programs for HBCU students to support their academic and professional growth within the television and film industry.