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Picture of the day: Celebrating #BlackWomenInHollywood

The 10th Essence Women In Hollywood Gala Dinner, was held last night in Los Angeles, California, celebrating Hollywood's Next Generation of black women, namely; Issa Rae, Janelle Monaé, Aja Naomi King and Yara Shahidi.

South African actress, producer & business woman, Terry "Leading Lady" Pheto, was one of those invited by Essence Magazine to the prestigious event.

"I am truly honoured to have been part of the evening's festivities, platform that a validates that we as black women are worthy of being heard in our opinions and voices that we attain through our talents and stories we narrate. A platform that says, as black women, we too, are worthy of owning Hollywood." Said Terry

The gala was attended by black Hollywood's leading ladies, such as the evening's host Gabrielle Union, Viola Davis, Alfre Woodard, Tracey Ellis Ross, amongst others. 

"Being in that room was magical, as I got to meet my idols and peers in the industry. It was humbling to have some of the big names recognizing me, thanks to the BET Madiba Series billboard on Hollywood Boulevard and my movie A United Kingdom currently screening in the US. To have someone like Viola recognize and express the importance of telling & taking the South African story to the world, was a treasured moment. An icon, Alfre, still remembering my work from Tsotsi and Long Walk, was affirmation for me that I am, on the right path. The room was sprinkled with black girl magic. Women in support in each other' growth and upliftment."

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