Essence Hosts ‘Black Women in Hollywood’ Lunch

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Sherry Mackey is a native of Memphis, TN. She attended the University of Memphis where she majored in communications. Sherry began her radio career in 1998 at AM 1380 WOOM where she was lovingly known as the praise & worship hostess. Sherry's career quickly took off as she became the Musical Director and ultimately the Program director of the station. She hosted her own daily talk show called "The Road to Reconciliation". Sherry later joined the Clear Channel family as an announcer on "AM 990 The Light" and now ultimately on Hallelujah. She serves at the Morning Show Producer and can be heard on the Early Morning Praise Party along side Michael Adrian Davis and Eileen Collier Monday thru Friday from 6am to 10am in Memphis, TN on 95.7 Hallelujah FM; Jackson, MS on 95.5 Hallelujah FM; Baton Rouge, LA on Hallelujah; and Birmingham, AL on 105.1 Hallelujah FM. Sherry also hosts her own show â€œThe Sherry Mackey Showâ€ Monday â€“ Friday 1pm to 6pm and Sunday 6am to 10am in Birmingham, AL and in Memphis, TN Saturdayâ€™s 3pm to 6pm Sherry has not only worked in radio but in television as well. She has hosted television programs and talk shows. She is a motivational speaker and professional voice talent and has been employed as a corporate Radio Personality. She has been called on to host concerts, theatrical productions and other events in various parts of the nation. She has a love of theater and has played supporting and lead roles in a number of major productions. More than anything Sherry is a Holy Ghost filled young lady that loves the Lord and loves His people. Everyone that knows her calls her a friend. She loves to remind everyone: "You Are Fearfully & Wonderfully Made in the Image of Christ".

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Check out the photos from the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Lunch. See who was hot with their fashion and who was not!

Oprah Winfrey attends the Sixth Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills

*With her plush dog-shaped purse in tow, 9-year-old Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis rubbed shoulders with Oprah Winfrey, Alfre Woodard and other celebs Thursday at Essence magazine’s sixth annual Black Women in Hollywood awards luncheon.

Wallis, who stars in best-picture contender “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” was among the magazine’s six honorees along with Gabrielle Union, Mara Brock-Akil, Naomie Harris, Oprah Winfrey and Alfre Woodard.

Actress Qvenzhane Wallis attends the Sixth Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills

Standing on a step so she could speak at the podium, Quvenzhane thanked God, “Beasts” director Behn Zeitlin and “my baby sitter that was on set,” according to the AP.

Quvenzhane is the youngest best-actress nominee in Oscar history and one of only 10 African-Americans ever recognized in the category.

Winfrey was teary-eyed as she took the stage after being introduced by the graduating class of her namesake Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. “I am humbled by this day,” she said. “There’s nothing better than being honored by your own.”

Oprah Winfrey (C) and students from her school in Africa attend the Sixth Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills

Oprah Winfrey and students from her school in Africa attend the Sixth Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills

Essence President Michelle Ebanks said the afternoon’s honorees “are changing the very definition of power” with their presence in Hollywood.

Woodard said she always recognized herself in the pages of Essence and recalled that when she and actresses C.C.H. Pounder and Loretta Divine first arrived in Hollywood, “they didn’t know what to do with (us).”

“We were young and gifted and looking way the hell black,” Woodard said. “And we still have our original noses!”

Actress Alfre Woodard (L) and her guest attend the Sixth Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills

Actress Gabrielle Union moved the audience as she accepted the Fierce & Fearless award. Union said she had long pretended to be fierce and fearless but actually reveled in gossip and “took joy in people’s pain and tap-danced on their misery.” She said she posed for photos in such a way to “minimize my blackness” and didn’t speak out against racism in school or in Hollywood when she was younger.

“Real fearless and fierce women admit mistakes and work to correct them,” she said. “We stand up and we use our voices for things other than self-promotion. We don’t stand by and let racism and sexism and homophobia run rampant on our watch. Real fierce and fearless women celebrate and compliment other women and we recognize and embrace the notion that their shine in no way diminishes our light, and actually makes our light shine brighter.”

Actress Gabrielle Union attends the Sixth Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills

Actress Naomie Harris, who plays Eve Moneypenny in “Skyfall,” was among those touched by Union’s words.

“I’m in the place you were,” Harris said as she accepted the Shining Star award. “I feel as though I have traveled thousands of miles to actually listen to that speech, to learn, to be inspired and to be reminded of who I am.”

Actress Naomie Harris attends the Sixth Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills

Writer-producer Mara Brock-Akil cried throughout her acceptance speech, saying, “All I ever wanted to do was tell our story.”

Other stars attending the luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel included Blair Underwood, Laila Ali, Star Jones, Jill Scott and Tracee Ellis Ross.

Grammy-winning singer Miguel performed his winning hit, “Adore,” and rapper-actor Common did an impromptu freestyle during a brief technical difficulty, working the names of the six honorees into a quick rap.

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Cast of 'Girlfriends' reunite! (L-R) Actresses Jill Marie Jones, Persia White, Golden Brooks and Tracee Ellis Ross attend the Sixth Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills

Cast of ‘Girlfriends’ reunited: (L-R) Actresses Jill Marie Jones, Persia White, Golden Brooks and Tracee Ellis Ross

Recording artist/actress Jill Scott

Actor/Rapper Common

Actress Garcelle Beauvais attends the Sixth Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills