Friends of the Oscars
from Flo Anthony's website:
On Saturday, March 23, in the LeGrand Trianon Room of the Regent Beverly Wilshore Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California, some of the biggest African-American names in the film industry, will be on hand to accept the "Tree of Life Award," presented by "The Friends of Black Oscar Nominees." Since 1981, "The Friends of Black Oscar Nominees," which include Academy Award winninng actor Sidney Poitier, music legend Quincy Jones, poet Maya Angelou, casting agent Reuben Cannon, entrepreneur Albert Nellum, and actress Cicely Tyson, have gathered on the eve of the Annual Academy Award ceremony, to recognize members of the African-American community nominated for the Oscar. Over the years, the 'Friends" expanded the honorees to include other African-American actors, actresses, writers, directors and producers, who excelled in film during the year. 2002 "Tree of Life" recipients include Oscar Nominee Halle Berry, Best Performance, Leading Actress; Will Smith, Best Performance Leading Actor; and Denzel Washington, Best Performance, Leading Actor. The "Tree of Life" statue given to each honoree, is an ancient African symbol of family which expresses togetherness, unity and the struggle for survival.
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