PHOTOS: Jessica Betts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Scott Evans, Shar Jossell and More Attend 4th Annual #GLAADHonors Event

On Wednesday, March 26, GLAAD hosted its 4th Annual #GLAADHonors event, a celebration of LGBTQ Black & Brown leaders in entertainment, advocacy, journalism and GLAAD Awards nominees at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, ahead of the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream exclusively on Hulu April 12, 2025.

The evening was hosted by Access Hollywood co-anchor Scott Evans and award-winning writer and journalist Shar Jossell, who presented a toast presented by Hornitos Tequila.

The night featured live performances by Jessica Betts, JeRonelle and drag superstar Luxx Noir London presented by Hyundai Motor America.

GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis shared keynote remarks; GLAAD Senior Director of Communities of Color, DaShawn Usher, and GLAAD Associate Director, Communities of Color & Media, Julian Walker, shared remarks acknowledging attendees representing Black & Brown LGBTQ creators, storytellers, journalists and thought-leaders from across the entertainment industry.

Pictured L-R: Transgender activists Mariah Moore, Ts Madison and actor Nicco Annan attend 2025 #GLAAD Honors at The Fonda Theatre on March 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Special guests included: Shaquita Smith (left), Golden Brooks (right), Zerina Akers, Bryan Terrell Clark, Wilson Cruz, Kharmony Fortune, Brandon Graves, Ayesha Harris, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Greg Mathis Jr., Obio Jones, George M. Johnson, Isis King, and Marco Reese Maldonado.

Other special guests included: Amber Riley (pictured), Brian Michael Smith, Jivanta Roberts, Tokyo Stylez, and many more.

Beats were provided by DJ DarJar.

#GLAADHonors was created and produced by GLAAD’s Communities of Color & Media departments, part of the GLAAD Media Institute, GLAAD’s training, consulting, and research division of the organization. The event was powered by: Presenting Sponsor Hyundai Motor America; Major Sponsors: Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Hornitos Tequila; and Official Sponsor: Delta Air Lines. GLAAD is the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization.