Black Empowerment Awards

Join us for the 9th Annual Black Empowerment Awards!

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Time: VIP Cocktail Hour 6:00pm I Gala Begins Promptly at 7pm

Doors open at 5:30pm

Location: Brandon House Performing & Cultural Arts Center

11715 Rainwood Road, Suite A1, Little Rock, AR 72212

Honoring:

Frank D. Dorsey II (Educator of the Year)
Mari'neisha Hardrick (Rising Star)
Adama & Gregory Chisley Jr. (Entrepreneurs of the Year)
Gary Casey Jr. & The BIG Catch (Non-Profit of the Year)
Kenya Eddings & Today's Communique (Visionary Award)
Terry Hollingsworth (Living Legend Award)

Live Music provided by Jacques Courtney

Sponsored by: Ratliff Media, Little Rock Metro Area Branch of the National Association of University Women, Inc., and Team Land

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Host or Publisher Akihsay Gupton/Kristin V.Knox