By: Dionte Griffin

The L.A. Focus 26th Annual First Ladies High Tea was a resounding success, bringing together a diverse group of women to celebrate, inspire, and support one another in a spirit of unity and empowerment. It was an unforgettable event that highlighted the transformative power of women coming together to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Throughout the event, there were inspiring speeches, musical performances, and presentations that celebrated the achievements of women and emphasized the importance of unity, empowerment, and service. The atmosphere was filled with positivity, encouragement, and a shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

Some of the notable lineup of presenters, performers, and honorees included actresses Wendy Raquel Robinson, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Christina Elmore, L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, Grammy award-nominated recording artist Major and gospel sensation Lena Byrd Miles.

About the First Ladies High Tea

Founded in 1998, this afternoon tea is a red-carpet affair for the Who’s Who of women in the church and the Black community, featuring celebrity guests, community leaders, and honorees that has become an annual tradition.  In the twenty-plus years since its inception, the tea has served to inspire women, both young and old, to join forces and create a movement of service towards each other, the communities in which they live, and God while also providing scholarships to at-risk youth and galvanizing the faith community around critical issues that are impacting it. Past honorees include U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, KCAL Anchor Pat Harvey, award-winning actress and choreographer Debbie Allen, CeCe Winans, former California First Lady Maria Shriver, the late Cicely Tyson, Yolanda Adams, TV One founder Cathy Hughes, actor/activist Hill Harper and, to name a few.