In the Spotlight: Media Moments from Our 50th Celebration
The Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards & Celebration wasn’t just a night to remember, it made headlines and airwaves across the country. From red carpet glamour to powerful tributes, here’s a look at how the media captured the magic of our milestone event.
OK! Magazine – Red Carpet Icons
Our President & CEO Cynthia Mitchell-Heard joined actor Miles Brown and TV legend Kiki Shepard on the red carpet—and their moment landed in OK! Magazine’s Hot Photos of the Week roundup!
TooFab – Star-Studded Celebration
TooFab.com featured a snapshot of Jenifer Lewis, Miles Brown, and Kiki Shepard serving iconic looks at the celebration.
People Magazine – Star Tracks Spotlight
Actress and special guest Edwina Findley was highlighted in People Magazine’s “Star Tracks”—also syndicated on Yahoo! Entertainment and AOL Entertainment!
NBC4 Los Angeles – Broadcast Coverage
NBC4 covered the event on multiple news segments:
🕓 4PM & 5PM News – Honoring Whitney M. Young Jr.
NBC4 Los Angeles paid tribute to Whitney M. Young Jr., exploring his enduring legacy as a changemaker in the civil rights movement and the continued impact of his vision in Los Angeles today.
🕚 11PM News – From the Celebration
NBC4 captured key moments from the evening, including remarks from Mayor Karen Bass and a glimpse at the incredible energy and unity in the room.
A Night to Remember: The 50th Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards & Celebration
Step inside the unforgettable evening that brought leaders, legends, and changemakers together in honor of Whitney M. Young Jr.’s enduring legacy. From red carpet arrivals to heartfelt tributes and soul-stirring performances—including October London’s live rendition of “Mulholland Drive”—relive the moments that made this golden anniversary celebration one for the history books.
2025 Whitney M. Young Awards Celebration Gallery
ABOUT WHITNEY M YOUNG, JR: A disruptive legendary Civil Rights leader and member of the so-called “Big Six,” the six most important people in the Civil Rights movement. As Executive Director of the National Urban League from 1961 till his death in 1971, he is credited with strategically transforming the Urban League from a passive organization–into one that worked assertively and proficiently for equitable access and social justice for historically disenfranchised people. Young died at age 49 from a drowning in Nigeria. For 50 years Whitney M. Young Jr.’s namesake has been synonymous with the most important annual event for the Los Angeles Urban League.
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