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Tamera Mowry-Housley to Receive Trailblazer Award at ‘A Pink Pump Affair’ Charity Event: ‘Forever Grateful’

Multi-award-winning Civil Rights Attorney and Child Advocate, Areva Martin, in collaboration with the Special Needs Network, has revealed the distinguished honorees for the 16th Annual A Pink Pump Affair charity event.

The event celebrates exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and communities.

Renowned CBS anchor Pat Harvey will host the inspiring afternoon aimed at bringing out generosity in all. It will feature a silent auction hosted by comedian Kym Whitley and a live fashion show by Summer Colony Living.

“We are delighted to acknowledge these outstanding leaders and advocates who have impacted their fields and communities,” Martin said, SNN’s Founder and President. “Their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and empowerment is inspiring.”

Emmy Award-winning host, author, actress, producer, and entrepreneur Tamera Mowry-Housley will receive the Trailblazer Award for promoting women’s health and wellness.

“I feel incredibly blessed and honored to have been considered for the ‘Trailblazer Award,’” Mowry-Housley said. “It’s hard for me to believe I’ve been pursuing my passion for more than 30 years now! While there have been some challenging times throughout my career, I’m grateful that most of my experiences have been positive. All these experiences have helped shape who I am today, and I couldn’t have done it without the amazing support and love I’ve received. I’m forever grateful for this journey”.

A Pink Pump Affair is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m., at the prestigious Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

  • Alva Adams-Mason, Director of Multicultural Business Alliances at Toyota, will receive the Game Change Award for her outstanding work promoting diversity in the automotive industry.
  • Cristy Romero will be presented with the Self-Advocate Award for her courageous leadership in advocacy for disability rights. This award emphasizes the significance of self-advocacy to attain greater independence, equality, and recognition, inspiring others to speak up and assert their rights and needs.
  • Entrepreneur and autism self-advocate Michael Jett will be honored with The Areva Martin Everyday Advocate Award for his 15 years of retail innovation expertise within the Consumer Packaged Goods category.

Past honorees include Vice President Kamala Harris and award-winning actresses Niecy Nash, Angela Bassett, Jenifer Lewis, Loretta Devine, Holly Robinson Peete, and many more.

More information and tickets can be found here.

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