Media Partner
2024 FINALISTS
BOSKO
KANTE
SHELENE
HUEY-BOOKER
ASHARA
EKUNDAYO
DAMIEN
POSEY
DONALD
FRAZIER
PHYLLIS JA MAVA
WHITE
KEVIN L.
NICHOLS
TYRONE “CHAMP”
STEVENSON JR.
JAMEELAH
HANIF
To be an activist is to be a visionary.
Black Joy Parade is teaming up with Comcast to recognize activists icons yet to be crowned.
Upon selection, Icons will receive a $5,000 contribution to a nonprofit of their choice to recognize their commitment and contribution to creating more space for Black joy to thrive.
WHO DO WE
CELEBRATE?
To be eligible, nominees must be:
Primarily based in the Bay Area (9 counties)
Been engaged in social equity work elevating the community for at least 7 years
Their work must be tied to an official organization (preferably a nonprofit but not mandatory) in good standing
Contribution will be gifted to a 501c3 of their choice, in good standing
Their work has been primarily focused on and benefiting the Black community
Recipients of this recognition will be selected based on the tenure and impact of their work by a panel of Black Joy Parade and Comcast leadership. The top 3 finalists will be crowned as Icons, and announced in just a few months.