The third annual Purple Diamond Awards will be held at the Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 6pm. On this special night, we will honor those in our community who have achieved their goals for bettering their lives.
Honorees
Hall of Fame Award
Hon. Ras Baraka
Mayor of Newark
Diamond Award
Angelo Ellerbee
President and CEO
DoubleXXposure Media
Circle of Honor Award
Jenise JT Fountain
Difference Maker Award
Shaka Zulu Party, Newark NJ Chapter
Visionary Award
Kate Barnhart, New Alternative LGBT Homeless Resource Center, NYC
The President's Circle Award
Isaiah House (Zammeah Bivins-Gibson)
Culture of Resistance Award
Growing 4 Ward Organization (Carlos Walton)
Honoree In Memoriam: Living Our Values Award
the late Mary E. Patterson
(Former Essex/Orange County Councilwoman, 5th Ward)
Special Musical Guests:
Jeff Redd
Kenny Lattimore
For media inquiries, contact DoubleXXposure Media at 201-224-6570 or angelo@dxxnyc.com.