Black Music Action Coalition honors industry leaders at annual Gala

The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) held its annual Gala at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles to honor individuals and organizations contributing to equity and positive change within the music community.

Patti LaBelle received the BMAC Icon Award, with director Lee Daniels dedicating the honor to her. During her acceptance, LaBelle remarked, “music is medicine.”

Other notable honorees included rapper Common, who received the Harry Belafonte Change Agent Award for his activism and work with incarcerated individuals. Jermaine Dupri was presented with the Clarence Avant Trailblazer Award, while Jesse Collins and Jason Flom received the BMAC Change Agent Award. Live Nation was recognized with the BMAC 365 Award for its commitment to racial and social equity.