The prestigious Black-Tie Gala, “I AM Awards,” will take place at the MGM National Harbor in Washington D.C. on Saturday, October 5, 2024. This highly anticipated event will be a powerful celebration of community, creativity, and advocacy, recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations making a significant impact in the LGBTQIA+ space. Get your tickets here.
Event Hosts:
• TS Madison
• Dominique Smith
• Jack Mizrahi
SpeakOut, Inc. Full List of Evening Honorees:
• Rashad Burgess: Lifetime Achievement Award
• Bishop Yvette Flunder: Revolutionary Leader Award
• Reco Chappele: Ambassador of Fashion Award
• Breaking Ground: SpeakOut Vanguard Award
• Dominique Morgan: Humanitarian Award
• Derrick Cox “Strawberry”: Community Visionary Award
• Rayceen Pendavis: Legacy Award
• James Earl Hardy: Writer of Excellence Award
• Raeshanda Lias-Lockhart: Influence of Excellence Award
• George Lee Jr., “Conscious Lee”: The Ally Award
Award Presenters:
• Shi-queeta Lee
• Darwin Thompson
• Philaye
• Thomas Mackie
The evening will also feature a special performance by the renowned James Wright Chanel, and the red carpet will be hosted by J Lamar, Eric Cole, and Malachi Stewart. The excitement culminates with the announcement of the People’s Choice Award honoree, revealed during the gala.
The SpeakOut, Inc “ I AM Awards", promises to be a night of inspiration and recognition, honoring those who have tirelessly worked to advance equality, acceptance, and visibility within the LGBTQIA+ community. The weekend also features concurrent sessions, panel discussions, celebrity appearances, live music, and a speed dating activation for gay singles to potentially make a love connection. Where can one go to experience an upscale weekend to party with a purpose, other than Washington, DC with SpeakOut, Inc.
It is our mission to make this night, one of the preeminent and iconic events that will happen each year for the enrichment, education, empowerment, and celebration of the quintessential spirit of black queer excellence. At the core, we are community based first, and then a global organization committed to service, activism and affirmation. -Antonio Driver, Founder and Executive Director of SpeakOut, Inc
This activation is the signature moment for the black LGBTQIA+ community to unite as one to boldly declare, “I AM” collectively and individually. You don’t want to miss this transformative weekend to create meaningful relationships and experiences together.
Tickets available Now! GET YOUR TICKETS
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