Attorney Benjamin Crump’s 2nd Annual Equal Justice Now Awards June 10th

EQUAL JUSTICE NOW ANNOUNCES HONOREES AND HOST FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL ATTORNEY BENJAMIN CRUMP EQUAL JUSTICE NOW AWARDS, IN LOS ANGELES ON JUNE 10TH

Equal Justice Now’s Signature Event Presents The 2nd Annual Attorney Benjamin Crump Equal Justice Now Awards, Hosted by EMMY^Ⓡ Award-winner Loni Love, and Honoring: Filmmaker Mario Van Peebles and the late Melvin Van Peebles; Former U.S. Congresswoman Diane Watson; Los Angeles Lakers VP Kiesha Nix; Social Influencer/Brand Visionary Charlie Rocket; Commentator/Attorney Bakari Sellers; Rapper/Entrepreneur Stix; Los Angeles City Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo; Journalist Roland Martin; U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty; with Entertainment from Rapper Mi$fit and DJ Carisma

(June 2, 2022) Houston, TX – Non-profit social justice organization Equal Justice Now (EJN), will present The 2nd Annual Attorney Benjamin Crump Equal Justice Now Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, June 10th, 2022, at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Named for renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump in collaboration with EJN, this year’s Attorney Benjamin Crump Equal Justice Now Awards will be hosted by EMMY^Ⓡ-winning TV personality/comedian/ author/activist Loni Love, and honor the impact of trailblazers from filmmaking and government, to community and social philanthropy, for their inspiring work and influence in advancing social causes and helping their communities. EJN is a non-partisan, non-profit social justice organization founded by Tony Smith and Bill Shields that advocates for vital social issues and help for falsely arrested, wrongfully detained, unrightfully convicted and incarcerated men and women, including addressing issues of systemic and nationwide racism, voting rights, reformation in the justice system, or other inequities that have had detrimental effects on the lives and rights of individuals. This year’s Attorney Benjamin Crump Equal Justice Now Awards Honorees are: award-winning filmmaker Mario Van Peebles and the late pioneering filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles; former U.S. Congresswoman Diane Watson; Los Angeles Lakers Vice President Kiesha Nix; social influencer/brand visionary Charlie Rocket; CNN commentator/attorney Bakari Sellers; rapper/entrepreneur Stix; Los Angeles City Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo; journalist Roland Martin; and U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. The event will also feature a performance from rapper Mi$fit and music from DJ Carisma. 

Honoree Mario Van Peebles (Excellence in Advocacy Award) is an acclaimed director/writer/actor/producer/activist (New Jack City, Posse, Baadasssss!, Salt-N-Pepa). His father, the late Melvin Van Peebles (Inspiring Visionary Award), is a pioneering filmmaker/writer/composer/actor in American independent film, who’s considered the godfather of Black cinema (Watermelon Man, Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song, Don’t Play Us Cheap). Honoree Diane Watson (Trailblazer Award) is a former U.S. Congresswoman for California (retired)/former educator/U.S. Ambassador/member of the California State Senate, where she was the first African-American woman to be elected to the California State Senate. In 30-plus years of public service, she advocated on civil rights, poverty, reforms in the welfare, justice, education systems, and health care. Honoree Kiesha Nix (Game Changer Award) is the VP of Charitable Affairs for the Los Angeles Lakers. Leading their philanthropic endeavors, Nix is the first Black female vice president of the Lakers organization. Honoree Charlie Rocket (Social Media Award) is a social influencer/brand visionary, globally-recognized entrepreneur/speaker, Founder of the Dream Machine Foundation, known for dedicating his life to helping others with random acts of kindness and his own inspiring health transformation, as well as being an award-winning former hip-hop music mogul who discovered 2 Chainz and Travis Porter. Honoree Bakari Sellers (Journalism Award) is a CNN political commentator/attorney/author, and former South Carolina State Representative, who was the youngest African-American official in the country when he was elected at 22. Honoree Stix (Golden Outreach Award) is a rapper/producer/songwriter/entrepreneur, Founder of the Think Watts Foundation, which focuses on community grassroots activations and offers resources addressing financial literacy, food insecurity, education, and other issues. Honoree Gilbert Cedillo is a Los Angeles City Councilmember who’s known as a longtime advocate for marginalized communities. Honoree Roland Martin is an award-winning journalist and author. Honoree Joyce Beatty is a Congresswoman representing Ohio, who serves as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and advocates on issues including diversity and inclusion, financial services, housing, and more.             

Some past honorees of The Attorney Benjamin Crump Equal Justice Now Awards include Judge Greg Mathis, sports host/journalist Jemele Hill, U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Reverend Jesse Jackson, and entertainment lawyer Darrell D. Miller, Esq. 

Tony Smith, Co-Founder of Equal Justice Now, says: “We are thrilled to bring back the Benjamin Crump Equal Justice Now Awards after two years of COVID delays. Our celebration allows EJN to honor the notable luminaries who champion the causes which form the foundation of EJN’s mission. The night will be an opportunity to celebrate current achievements and keep the focus on the critical work that remains undone.”

WHAT:  The 2nd Annual Attorney Benjamin Crump Equal Justice Now Awards

WHEN: Friday, June 10, 2022

7 PM – Red Carpet 

8:30 PM – The 2nd Annual Attorney Benjamin Crump Equal Justice Now Awards 

WHERE: Los Angeles Airport Marriott

5855 West Century Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90045 

WHO: Attorney Benjamin Crump

Tony Smith, Founder, Equal Justice Now

Bill Shields, Founder, Equal Justice Now

Loni Love, Host

Mario Van Peebles, Honoree

Diane Watson, Honoree

Kiesha Nix, Honoree

Charlie Rocket, Honoree

Bakari Sellers, Honoree

Stix, Honoree

Gilbert Cedillo, Honoree

Roland Martin, Honoree

Joyce Beatty, Honoree

Mi$fit, Performer

DJ Carisma, and more! 

For more information about Equal Justice Now, visit: https://equaljusticenow.org/.

Attorney Benjamin Crump’s 2nd Annual Equal Justice Now Awards June 10th

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