Cafe Mocha Radio will mark its 15th Anniversary by hosting the Salute THEM Awards on November 6 at the iconic Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. This event, celebrating influential icons and innovators in culture, will kick off the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival.
Cafe Mocha Radio, known for its “radio from a woman’s perspective,” is a nationally syndicated program that airs on SiriusXM and WHUR-FM (Washington, D.C.), with affiliates in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and Nashville.
The star-studded evening will be hosted by Cafe Mocha Radio co-host Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker, pop culture correspondent Jawn Murray, and Cafe Mocha TV host Laila Muhammad. The awards honor those whose talent, tenacity, and community impact have shaped culture. Previous honorees include the likes of Iyanla Vanzant, Wanda Durant, Michel Wright, Sly Stone, Cora Masters Barry, Doug E. Fresh, and Congresswoman Maxine Waters.
The event’s proceeds will benefit the Mocha Cares Foundation, which supports women and children impacted by domestic violence and creates mentorship programs for HBCU students.
Notable Guests:
Lynn Whitfield (Actress, Howard University graduate)
Marsai Martin (Actress/Producer, Blackish, Little)
Kenny Lattimore (R&B star)
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas)
Angel Gregorio (Philanthropist)
Virginia Ali (Co-founder, Ben’s Chili Bowl)
Schedule:
Gold Carpet Reception: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Press Media Coverage)
Salute THEM Awards Program: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
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