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True Colors Theatre Company Presents 1st Ovation Circle Brunch

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For 15 seasons, Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company has created masterful works of theatre art that honor the African American experience, lift up diverse voices, and create cultural understanding. In honor of those that have championed True Colors Theatre Company’s mission of celebrating the tradition of Black storytelling while giving voice to bold new artists of all cultures, they announce the first annual True Colors Applauds: Ovation Circle Awards Brunch – which will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Solis Hotel.

 The last 15 years would not have been possible without the support of companies, foundations and individuals that have supported True Colors, establishing the theatre as a staple in the arts community. The Ovation Circle Giving Society was established to usher the theatre forward into the next fifteen years. The True Colors Applauds: Ovation Circle Awards Brunch was created to celebrate those that have brought the theatre to this point.

Emceed by Monica Pearson, the True Colors Applauds: Ovation Circle Awards Brunch program will include the presentation of five awards to individuals and organizations that have positively impacted the arts community. Four of the awards are grounded in True Colors’ core values of Abundance, Laughter, Respect, and Boldness, and a fifth award – the Jane Bishop National Theatre Award – is named after our late Co-Founder, who illuminated the path that led to the creation of True Colors. 

 Tad Hutcheson, Vice President of Community Affairs at Delta Air Lines, will accept the Abundance Award on behalf of Delta Air Lines, applauding the company’s outstanding support of the arts community.

 Elisabeth and Afemo Omilami, Executive Director and Programs Operations Manager, respectively, of Hosea Helps, will receive the Laughter Award, applauding their artistry and their work in the social justice field.

 Lisa Cremin, Director of Community Advancement at The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, will receive the Respect Award, applauding her exceptional work as an influencer in the arts community.

 Lain Shakespeare, Corporate Citizenship Director at MailChimp, will accept the Boldness Award on behalf of MailChimp, applauding the company’s outstanding work in supporting the cause of social justice in our community.

 Harry Lennix, Actor and Director, will receive the Jane Bishop National Theatre Award, applauding his commitment to supporting arts and culture causes that uplift future generations.  

 

Host Committee members include our Co-Founder Kenny Leon and his wife,  Jennifer Thompson; True Colors Board Chair Holly Firfer, Founding Board Member and  Advisory Council Member Monica Pearson; True Colors Managing Director Chandra Stephens-Albright and her husband, Warren Albright, True Colors Board Members Dexter Conner, Johnita Due, Beverly Ferguson, Jennifer Jones, Vikki Locke, Cheryl Lomax, Teddy Parrish, Gerald Render, Eric Schroeder, David Vigilante, Charmaine Ward-Millner and Kandis Wood-Jackson, as well as other corporate and community leaders who are passionate about True Colors Theatre Company.

To learn more about True Colors Applauds: Ovation Circle Awards Brunch, visit the True Colors Theatre Company’s website at www.truecolorstheatre.org.

Thank you Shana Bagley for providing UMEEKTV with the press release.

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BIGGER AND BETTER: DANIEL JEAN CONTENT DAY PART 2

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NEW YORK-NY— On June 30th, Daniel Jean, one of New York City’s top influencers, is hosting the second installment of #ContentDayNYC event. Jean is bringing the city’s hottest rappers, dancers, and influencers from the five boroughs under one roof.

Jean’s first content day, popped off on May 19th, 2025 as he packed out three floors of the Culture House store in the Herald Square section of Manhattan. In attendance were rappers Stunna Dior, Kyah Baby, Lucky Banks. Media Platforms World Star and CEO of Still got the Juice TV, Phresher Dyggs, Lite Feet dancer Xavian Sanchez, and Influencers Dupree Christopher and Devonte Rosero. Hot 97’s DJ Drewski made an entrance, when he walked in with a bird in his backpack.

Guest were able to get their teeth bejeweled and lymphatic massages to help with slimming up for summer all while showing off their talents, personalities and bodacious bods. The event, created to curate original and fresh content while cross promoting one another, provided a perfect networking and community building opportunity.

“I sat with my team and was trying to figure out what can we do to connect everyone together and while ideas started to flow , we said let’s do a content day. And there you have it, Daniel Jean presents The Biggest Content Day Ever.” said Jean.

Captured by: @_projecthenny #ContentDAyNYC #CreateCaptureConnect

If you’re a millennial or active on social media, then you may have seen the influencer Daniel Jean on your timeline in one of his many viral videos. Along side commuters, Daniel and his wife Esmerlin Valdez, stormed the already crowded train system with decorations a host of creators and cameras rolling capturing the most viral wedding reception in NYC metro history. In between recording his skits, he serves as a private chef at The Luxe Hideout, one of New York City’s hottest venues. Jean is also a philanthropist, in 2024 serving dinner to those same train riders.

For years Daniel has been developing organic relationships while aligning himself with the city’s local businesses, celebutants, artists, influencers and content creators. 

Jean is partnering with Worth A Fortune, Biopic Arts Collective and Warrior Mentality Music Group to bring curated sets, professional photography and videography operations, live direction and more.

The Biggest Content Day Ever part-two is promising to be bigger and better with more activations, photo opportunities, and few special guests appearances. The first 100 tickets have sold out. With eight hours of playtime, you never know who may pull up, so don’t you miss out and get your tickets right now on eventbrite.com .

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