Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Congrats to Grammy winning-superstar Toni Braxton! She along with NFL athlete Charles Tillman, historian Lonnie Bunch and McDonald’s owner/operator Larry Triplett, will be honored at this year’s 13th Annual McDonald’s 365 Black Awards.
The awards show will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016 during the 22nd annual ESSENCE Festival™ presented by Coca Cola® in New Orleans and will be hosted by actors Lance Gross and Amber Riley.
In addition to the above mentioned, the 365 Black Awards will also recognize 13-year-old Donovan Smith of Albuquerque, NM and 16-year-old Lauren Seroyer of Lawrenceville, GA. Both teens will be honored with Choice Youth Awards, a category designed for exceptional young people striving to better their community.
“We are excited to recognize these outstanding individuals for their incomparable contributions to the community,” said William Rhodes, McDonald’s U.S. marketing director. “Like our honorees, McDonald’s is committed to being deeply rooted in the communities we serve 365 days a year. We strive to continually create positive platforms, such as the 365Black Awards, that bring social awareness to areas that are important to our customers.”
McDonald’s 365Black Awards are given annually to salute outstanding individuals who are committed to making positive contributions that strengthen the African-American community. McDonald’s 365Black Awards show is known for drawing a number of top celebrity attendees, many of whom will grace the signature gold carpet prior to the ceremony. Surprise musical performers and presenters will make this highly-anticipated show a not-to-be missed event.
Photo Credit: Facebook/Toni Braxton
