Exec Made Her Future Husband Fill Out an Application to Date Her. All His References Said the Same Thing (Exclusive)
Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard details the unconventional start to her relationship in her new book, ‘Power Reimagined: My Mission to Get It, Grow It, and Give It Away’ Click here to read the full story.
Keith Sweat Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award During BESLA’s 2024 Mid-Year Conference Opening Night
BESLA is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2024 Mid-Year Conference. This year the conference will spotlight the importance of key figures in our culture by presenting multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Keith Sweat with the Lifetime Achievement Award … Click here to read more.
BESLA is proud to induct Matthew J. Middleton, Esq. into its 2025 Hall of Fame Class.
Former BESLA Chairman, 32 years of exceptional dedication and service Matthew J. Middleton is the founder and principal of Middleton Law, P.C., a premier boutique entertainment law firm located in midtown Manhattan. With over 30 years of experience practicing law, Middleton has dedicated more than 27 years mastering transactional deal making in the entertainment industry […]
BESLA Proudly Honors Vanessa E. Williams with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Brooklyn-born powerhouse Vanessa Estelle Williams lit up the screen in her film debut as Keisha—the fierce, gun-toting “around-the-way girl” and head of security for the Cash Money Brothers—in the iconic urban classic New Jack City, directed by Mario Van Peebles and starring Wesley Snipes. Her other film credits include Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story, […]
BESLA Proudly Honors Carmelo Anthony with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
BESLA is honored to recognize Carmelo Anthony (Hall of Famer, NBA Legend, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist) with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. Hall of Famer, 10-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Carmelo Anthony has led a storied career as a three-time Olympic gold medalist and top ten on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. He recently has […]
Mara Brock Akil, BESLA 2024 Annual Conference Trailblazer Award Recipient
Trailblazer Award Recipient BESLA honors visionary writer, producer and director Mara Brock Akil for her groundbreaking contributions in entertainment and media!