Magic Johnson Foundation and the Black Aids instituteHeroes in the Struggle Against HIV & Aids
December 1, 2010
Silent Auction and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, (World AIDS Day) at the Avalon Hollywood.
Photos by Steven Williams
Heroes in the Struggle is a photographic tribute to Americans who have made outstanding contributions in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Since its debut on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2001, the Heroes In The Struggle exhibit has traveled around the country, raising awareness, challenging individuals and institutions to get involved in their communities, and generating critical conversation about HIV testing and treatment.
This years heroes included: President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States; Blair Underwood, Award-Winning Actor, “The Event”; Lee L. Daniels, Academy Award-Nominated Producer and Director. “Precious”; Sheila C. Johnson, Businesswoman and Philanthropist, Executive Producer, “The Other City,” Marvelyn Brown, AIDS Activist; Frank Oldham, Jr., President, National Association of People With AIDS; Willis Edwards, Civil Rights Icon, Board Member, NAACP; Robi Reed, Award-Winning Producer, Casting Director, “For Colored Girls”; National Basketball Association, Corporate Hero.
The evening included celebrity presentations and performances by Tatyana Ali, Essence Atkins, Sharif Atkins, Michael Beach, Marc Brown, Rhyon Brown, Loretta Devine, Kimberly Elise, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Kevin Eubanks, Kevin Frazier, Omari Hardwick, Hill Harper, Darrin Henson, Dule Hill, Aldis Hodge, Boris Kodjoe, Kenny Latimore, Nicole Ari Parker, Michaela Pereira, Tanika Ray, Lamman Rucker, Tasha Smith, Bobbe’ J. Thompson, Tessa Thompson, Kym Whitley, Jesse Williams, Oren Williams, Vanessa Williams, Zachary Williams, along with show stopping musical performances by Kevin Eubanks, Kenny Latimore, Paige Bryant, Yvette Cason, Berlando Drake, Miki Howard, Nic Jackson, Nina Storey, Deniece Williams, and Vesta Williams.
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