Higher Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA), in partnership with Emmy Award–profitable actress and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph and The DIVA Basis, proudly pronounces the honorees for the twelfth Annual Fact Awards, powered by ViiV Healthcare.
In line with official press launch: On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the twelfth Annual Fact Awards and Scholarship Ceremony will happen on the iconic Beverly Hills Resort—a night devoted to honoring Black LGBTQ+ trailblazers and allies whose influence spans in style tradition, media, politics, and the humanities.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award on the Fact Awards and he might be joined on the honoree program by new Grammy winner Duran Bernarr, actuality TV vet Carlos King and Jenifer Lewis.
twelfth Annual Fact Awards Theme:Â Saving Ourselves. Collectively We Rise.
The 2026 theme underscores a strong message of unity, resilience, and collective duty. This 12 months’s honorees characterize fearless truth-telling and transformative management throughout industries.
Don Lemon will obtain the Lifetime Achievement Award for his unwavering dedication to journalism that informs, challenges, and evokes change.
Durand Bernarr, Grammy-winning artist, might be honored with the Music & Arts Award for redefining musical expression via daring creativity and vocal excellence.
Carlos King, extensively often known as the “King of Actuality TV,” will obtain the Media & Arts Award for his groundbreaking contributions to storytelling and illustration.
Jennifer Lewis, multi-award-winning actress and activist, might be honored with the Ally Award for her outspoken advocacy, dedication to inclusivity, and fearless pursuit of fairness and acceptance.
Extra honorees, performers, presenters, and the night’s host might be introduced within the coming weeks.
“This event is greater than recognition; it’s a strong testomony to resilience,” mentioned Scott Hamilton, co-founder of Higher Brothers Los Angeles. “Honoring those that have formed our world via their reality emphasizes a compelling narrative for future generations.”
“Celebrating these pioneers isn’t just an acknowledgment; it’s a name to motion,” mentioned Sheryl Lee Ralph, founding father of The DIVA Basis. “Their tales energize us to interrupt via complacency, demonstrating that true change calls for fearless imaginative and prescient and unwavering dedication.”
Tickets at the moment are out there at www.thetruthawards.com
