**La La Anthony**

***TV personality, Actress, Producer, Author, and Entrepreneur***
**Event: Time 100 Gala I 4.23.2026**
**Location:** **Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Manhattan, NYC**
**VIP Guest Attendee**
Multi-hyphenate entertainment figure who first rose to fame in the early 2000s as an MTV VJ on *Total Request Live*. She transitioned into acting and producing, becoming widely recognized for her role as Lakeisha Grant on the hit Starz series *Power*.
**She has appeared in movies like *Think Like a Man* and shows including *BMF* and *The Chi*, along with headlining VH1 shows like *La La’s Full Court Wedding* and reunion specials.**
Most recently, she hosted the Met Gala red carpet livestream for the 6th consecutive year (2026), reinforcing her status in fashion/media and continues acting in TV (notably *BMF*) and developing new projects, including a Hulu series (*Group Chat*).

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**Mashama Bailey**

***Chef and Restaurateur***
**Event: Time 100 Gala I 4.23.2026**
**Location:** **Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Manhattan, NYC**
**2026 Time 100 Most Influential People Honoree**
Named to the 2026 Time Magazine Most Influential People List, Mashama is one of the most respected chefs in the U.S., known for blending Southern cuisine with history, storytelling, and fine-dining technique.
She has received the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast (one of the highest honors in U.S. food), named one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs (2015) & Co-authored of the book Black, White, and The Grey
She is the Executive Chef and co-owner of “The Grey” in Savannah, GA and most recently “L’Arrêt by The Grey”, which opened in Paris, France in 2025. Her menu is known for its Foie gras with Southern twists, fresh seafood rooted in coastal Georgia traditions, seasonal vegetables treated with elevated technique, and much more…

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**Allan Houston**

***Former NBA Player “NY Knicks”***
**Event: 4th Annual Par4Peace Celebrity & Charity Golf Tournament presented by Life Camp Inc. I 4.20.2026**
**Location: North Shore Towers & Country Club, Queens, NYC**
**Former NBA All-Star guard and longtime executive with the New York Knicks.**
Houston starred at the University of Tennessee, where he became one of the school’s all-time leading scorers under his father, coach Wade Houston. He was selected 11th overall in the 1993 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons and later signed with the Knicks in 1996.
Known for one of the smoothest mid-range jump shots of his era, Houston earned two NBA All-Star selections (2000, 2001) and helped lead the Knicks to the 1999 NBA Finals. He also hit one of the most famous shots in franchise history—a series-clinching jumper against the Miami Heat in the 1999 playoffs.
**Internationally, Houston was part of Team USA’s gold medal-winning squad at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.**
**He is also the founder of FISLL Brand: a premium lifestyle and streetwear brand. The brand blends sports culture, faith, purpose, and clean fashion aesthetics.**

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**Ashley Keiko**

***Singer/Songwriter & Saxophonist***
**Event: 4th Annual Par4Peace Celebrity & Charity Golf Tournament presented by Life Camp Inc. I 4.20.2026**
**Location: North Shore Towers & Country Club, Queens, NYC**
Ashley Keiko is a saxophonist, composer, singer/songwriter and entrepreneur who has studied classical piano, alto saxophone, and has taught music for many years. Ashley has performed at major venues such as the Apollo Theater in New York City and Wollongong University in Australia. She has also performed for Steve Harvey, on the nationally syndicated TV game show, Family Feud. Most recently, Ashley has toured cross-country with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter and musician, El DeBarge at the Hyatt Newport Beach Summer Concert Series, the ONE Music Festival and the R&B Groove Thang Concert Series at the Eaglebank Arena, Arie Crown Theater and the Stifel Theatre.
**Since the opening of her music academy in 2018, she has been featured on** **Now This News**, **PIX 11 News** **and has been recognized by both of Ashley’s alma maters.**

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**AU Hogan**

***Chief of Streets at Life Camp Inc***.
**Event: 4th Annual Par4Peace Celebrity & Charity Golf Tournament presented by Life Camp Inc. I 4.20.2026**
**Location: North Shore Towers & Country Club, Queens, NYC**
Queens City Council Appointee. Mr. Hogan was born and raised in Queens and has spent over thirty years serving and investing in his local community. Between getting his BA at York College and his masters at Queens College, Mr. Hogan began his career working for NYC Parks and Recreation before pivoting to education. For the last ten years, Mr. Hogan has worked at Life Camp, a non-profit dedicated to providing youth and families that have been impacted by violence tools they need to stay in school and out of the criminal justice system. Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Executive Director and Chief Team Leader before taking on his current role as Chief of Streets. Through his work at Life Camp, Mr. Hogan has created a burgeoning community police partnership with the goal of improving public safety.

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**Greg Nice**

***Hip Hop Artist***
**Event: 4th Annual Par4Peace Celebrity & Charity Golf Tournament presented by Life Camp Inc. I 4.20.2026**
**Location: North Shore Towers & Country Club, Queens, NYC**
American hip-hop MC best known as one half of the duo Nice & Smooth, alongside Smooth B. Emerging from the late ’80s golden era of hip-hop, Greg Nice became famous for his energetic delivery, playful wordplay, and instantly recognizable voice.
**Notable tracks include: “Funky For You”, “Sometimes I Rhyme Slow” and “Hip Hop Junkies”**

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**Kurtis Blow**

***Hip Hop Artist***
**Event: 4th Annual Par4Peace Celebrity & Charity Golf Tournament presented by Life Camp Inc. I 4.20.2026**
**Location: North Shore Towers & Country Club, Queens, NYC**
**One of the original pioneers of hip-hop and the first rapper to sign with a major label. His impact on the early music industry helped turn rap from a local Bronx movement into a global phenomenon.**
**Some of his notable tracks include: “The Breaks”, “Christmas Rappin’”, “Basketball”, “AJ”, “If I Ruled The World” and much more…**
**He is also the co-founder behind the Hip Hop Alliance, along with Chuck D and KRS-One**
**A nonprofit focused on using hip-hop culture as a force for positive change**

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**Leon**

***Actor, Singer & Producer***
**Event: 4th Annual Par4Peace Celebrity & Charity Golf Tournament presented by Life Camp Inc. I 4.20.2026**
**Location: North Shore Towers & Country Club, Queens, NYC**
Actor, singer (Leon & The Peoples), and producer, famously known for his roles in "Cool Runnings", "Five Heartbeats", "Above The Rim" , "Waiting To Exhale", "The Temptations”, “Little Richard” & much more… One of his *most recent acting projects* announced is his role in the legal thriller Wildcards, where he is both starring and producing alongside actors like Elise Neal and Aries Spears
**Leon is also currently the lead singer of the reggae ensemble “Leon and The Peoples”**

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**Melle Mel**

***Hip Hop Artist***
**Event: 4th Annual Par4Peace Celebrity & Charity Golf Tournament presented by Life Camp Inc. I 4.20.2026**
**Location: North Shore Towers & Country Club, Queens, NYC**
Born in the Bronx, NY, Melle Mel is one of the most influential early voices in hip-hop. He rose to fame as the lead MC of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, helping define the transition of rap from party rhymes to socially conscious storytelling.
**In 2007, he became one of the first rappers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.**
**Some Notable hits include “The Message”, “White Lines”, “The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel.” and much more..**

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**Tanto Metro**

***Dancehall/Reggae Music Artist***
**Event: 4th Annual Par4Peace Celebrity & Charity Golf Tournament presented by Life Camp Inc. I 4.20.2026**
**Location: North Shore Towers & Country Club, Queens, NYC**
**Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist best known as one half of the duo Tanto Metro and Devonte, alongside Devonte.**
**Their breakout track Everyone Falls in Love became a global dancehall anthem in the late ’90s, crossing into mainstream charts and still getting play today.**
**Other Notable Songs include: “Say Wooee”, “Give It to Her” and “Got News for You”**

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**Bevy Smith**

***Radio personality, television personality & Businesswoman***
**Event: National Cares Mentoring Movement “For The Love of Our Children Gala” & 80th Bday Celebration for Susan L. Taylor l 3.2.2026**
**Location: The Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC**
**She's known for her pop culture, fashion, and entertainment expertise, and has worked with outlets like Bravo, VH1, and E! Entertainment.**
**She is best known for co‑hosting *Fashion Queens*, her SiriusXM radio show “Bevelations,” and her memoir *Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie*.**

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**Eric B**

***Hip Hop Music Artist, Producer, Business Mogul & Talk Show Host***
**Event: National Cares Mentoring Movement “For The Love of Our Children Gala” & 80th Bday Celebration for Susan L. Taylor l 3.2.2026**
**Location: The Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC**
**Rapper, record producer, and DJ from New York City. One half of the golden age hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, he formed the group in 1986 and served as its primary producer and DJ.**
**Their debut album,** ***Paid in Full*** **(1987) was named the greatest** **hip hop** **album of all time by** **MTV** **in 2006,and the duo were nominated in 2011 for induction into the** **Rock and Roll Hall of Fame**.

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**Dave Huie aka Two Dollar Dave**

***CEO & Founder of Vio/k Marketing Group, PowHERful. UNK NBA & Founding Partner of DADA &*** ***Erika Lynn Huie Downs Foundation***
**Event: National Cares Mentoring Movement “For The Love of Our Children Gala” & 80th Bday Celebration for Susan L. Taylor l 3.2.2026**
**Location: The Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC**

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**Leon**

***Actor, Singer, Music & Film Producer***
**Event: National Cares Mentoring Movement “For The Love of Our Children Gala” & 80th Bday Celebration for Susan L. Taylor l 3.2.2026**
**Location: The Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC**
**Notable Films: The Five Heartbeats, Cool Runnings, Above The Rim, Waiting To Exhale, Little Richard and more..**
**Leon is also the lead singer of the reggae ensemble “Leon and The Peoples”**
**One of his *most recent acting projects* announced is his role in the legal thriller Wildcards, where he is both starring and producing alongside actors like Elise Neal and Aries Spears**

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**Melle Mel**

***Hip Hop Artist & member of The Furious Five***
**Event: National Cares Mentoring Movement “For The Love of Our Children Gala” & 80th Bday Celebration for Susan L. Taylor l 3.2.2026**
**Location: The Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC**
Pioneering hip-hop MC best known as the lead rapper of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. He is widely regarded as one of the first rappers to bring social commentary and lyrical storytelling into hip-hop.
**In 2007, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five became the first hip-hop group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.**
**Notable Hits Include: The Message, White Lines, Beat Street Breakdown and much more,**

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**Sean Ringgold**

**Actor**
**Event: National Cares Mentoring Movement “For The Love of Our Children Gala” & 80th Bday Celebration for Susan L. Taylor l 3.2.2026**
**Location: The Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC**
**Presently, Sean can be seen starring as Junior Duncan in the hit TV Series “The Family Business” airing on BET Plus: Previous roles include:**
**- Notorious: He portrayed Suge Knight (CEO of Death Row Records)**
**- Power and Power Book II: Ghost Known for portraying Councilman Rashad Tate’s brother, Kamaal Tate, a high-ranking NYPD officer.**
**- American Gangster – Appeared in the crime drama starring Denzel Washington.**
**- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – Guest role.**
**- Luke Cage – Appeared in the Marvel series set in Harlem.**
**Fun Fact: Sean is married to Emmy Award Winning News Correspondent, Nicole Johnson of Pix11 NY**

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**Sunny Hostin**

***Attorney, Author & Co-Host of “The View” on ABC***
**Event: National Cares Mentoring Movement “For The Love of Our Children Gala” & 80th Bday Celebration for Susan L. Taylor l 3.2.2026**
**Location: The Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC**
Lawyer, journalist, and television personality. She is best known as a co-host on The View, where she provides commentary on current events, politics, and social issues. Prior to her work on television, she was a federal prosecutor and a legal analyst, appearing on networks such as CNN and MSNBC.
Sunny is also an author and has written books that often focus on personal stories, legal experiences, and social justice. She is recognized for her advocacy on issues related to civil rights, gender equality, and criminal justice reform.

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**Tarana Burke**

***Founder of The Me Too Movement***
**Event: National Cares Mentoring Movement “For The Love of Our Children Gala” & 80th Bday Celebration for Susan L. Taylor l 3.2.2026**
**Location: The Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC**
Activist best known for founding the MeToo movement in 2006, which aims to support survivors of sexual violence and raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault. She started the movement to empower women, particularly women of color, by giving them a platform to share their experiences and build solidarity.
Burke has also worked extensively in youth development and social justice advocacy, focusing on marginalized communities. She has received widespread recognition for her activism, including awards and honors for her contributions to social change.
**In 2018, Tarana was included in the TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people.**

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**Whitney White**

***Actress, Director & Musician***
**Event: National Cares Mentoring Movement “For The Love of Our Children Gala” & 80th Bday Celebration for Susan L. Taylor l 3.2.2026**
**Location: The Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC**
Obie and Lilly Award-winning director, actor, and musician recognized for her work in theater, including the Tony-nominated Jaja’s African Hair Braiding (2024). She is widely respected in the contemporary American theatre scene for blending music, storytelling, and classical works like Shakespeae,
**Recipient of the Susan Stroman Directing Award and participant in the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative.**
**Associate Artist at the Roundabout Theatre Company and Associate Director with the Shakespeare Theatre Company.**
**Acting Credits Include: Ocean’s 8, Louie and The Playboy Club**
Directing & Creative Work includes: *Macbeth in Stride, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, The Amen Corner and Liberation*

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**Yolonda Ross**

***Actress, Writer & Director***
**Event: National Cares Mentoring Movement “For The Love of Our Children Gala” & 80th Bday Celebration for Susan L. Taylor l 3.2.2026**
**Location: The Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC**
She began her career with roles in TV shows like *New York Undercover* & *Third Watch*. Her breakthrough came with the leading role in the HBO film *Stranger Inside* (2001), earning her a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance. She also received another Independent Spirit Award nomination for *Go for Sisters* (2013).
**In 2015, she appeared in the biographical film *Whitney*, playing Robyn Crawford — Whitney Houston’s friend & assistant**
**She has had recurring TV roles on *Treme*, *How to Get Away with Murder* & is a series regular in the Showtime series *The Chi*, portraying Jada Washington**
**In April 2025 she appeared as a guest star on *Will Trent*.**

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**Danessa Myricks**

***Celebrity MUA, Photographer, Educator & Founder/CEO of Danessa Myricks Beauty***
**Event: Sergio Hudson 10yr Anniversary Fashion Show I NYFW l 2.13.2026**
**Location: New York Public Library, NYC**
**Danessa Myricks Beauty, a global cosmetics brand celebrated for its innovative, high performance, and truly inclusive products.**
She began her career without formal training — originally working in publishing and later teaching herself makeup artistry, photography, and product formulation while balancing life as a single mother. Her hands-on experimentation with pigments and creative techniques quickly gained attention, leading to professional artistry work, collaborations with major beauty companies, and global teaching opportunities.
In 2015 she launched *Danessa Myricks Beauty*, a brand built on the belief that makeup should be accessible, versatile, and empowering for all skin tones and creative styles. Her products — many multifunctional and artisanal in spirit — have garnered a devoted following among both professional makeup artists and everyday consumers and are carried in major retailers like Sephora.

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Sergio Hudson

Luxury Fashion Designer

Event: Sergio Hudson 10yr Anniversary Fashion Show I NYFW l 2.13.2026

Location: New York Public Library, NYC

South Carolina born American luxury fashion designer known for his sharp tailoring, bold colors, and modern power dressing aesthetic. His designs celebrate confidence, structure, and femininity, often blending classic silhouettes with contemporary edge.

His breakout moment came In 2021 when he Designed Vice President Kamala Harris’ purple coat and dress and dressed Michelle Obama, who wore a plum Sergio Hudson suit that went viral from the Presidential Inauguration.

He frequently dresses celebrities including: Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Tracee Ellis Ross, Regina King, Keke Palmer and much more…

In 2013 He was the winner of the Bravo fashion competition series Styled to Rock, a show hosted by Rihanna that challenged designers to create looks for musical artists and celebrities.

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