BLAC Photo Galleries

Wedded Bliss: Nicole Bowling and Robert Davis III

BLAC celebrates love.

Compiled by Paris Giles | Photos by Rosy & Shaun Wedding Photography

SEEN Photo Gallery: 63rd Annual NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner

On May 6, the Detroit Branch NAACP invited guests to Cobo Center in Detroit for its 63rd annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner, themed "We Can’t Rest Now, The Stakes Are Too High!" U.S. Sen. Cory Booker served as keynote speaker for this evening meant to recognize community influencers and remind of our civil responsibility within the current political climate.

Wedded Bliss: Adrian Williams and William Kuhn

BLAC celebrates black love.

Compiled by Paris Giles | Photos by Venetian Photography and Cayden J'adore Photography

SEEN Photo Gallery: Contemporary American Authors Lecture Series - Colson Whitehead

On April 13, Marygrove College celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Contemporary American Authors Lecture Series by inviting author Colson Whitehead. The Harvard graduate spoke on his Pulitzer-prize winning and New York Times bestseller 'The Underground Railroad.'

EVENT COVERAGE SPONSORED BY MGM | PHOTOS BY SYDNEY KISPERT-BOSTICK

SEEN Photo Gallery: 57th Annual Black & White Barristers' Ball

The Wolverine Bar Association and The Wolverine Bar Foundation hosted attendees at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center April 7 for the 57th annual Barristers’ Ball. Guests dressed up to benefit various charitable initiatives aimed at improving diversity within the legal profession.

EVENT COVERAGE SPONSORED BY MGM | PHOTOS BY REEL ARTSY PHOTOGRAPHY

Wedded Bliss: Christina Dorsey and Zachary Scott Mason

BLAC celebrates black love.

Compiled by Paris Giles | Photos by Jared Davis Photography

SEEN Photo Gallery: 40th Annual DSO Classical Roots Celebration

On March 3, guests dressed in black-tie and flooded Orchestra Hall to help the Detroit Symphony Orchestra raise awareness of the contributions of black composers and musicians, and to support increased opportunity.

EVENT COVERAGE SPONSORED BY MGM | PHOTOS BY SYDNEY KISPERT-BOSTICKICK

SEEN Photo Gallery: The Sphinx Competition

This annual contest for young black and Latino classical string players was held Feb. 4 at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. Over $100,000 in prize money was awarded to the middle school-, high school- and college-aged finalists.

EVENT COVERAGE SPONSORED BY MGM | PHOTOS SYDNEY KISPERT-BOSTICK

Wedded Bliss: Shera Tillman and Letez Threatt

BLAC celebrates black love.

Compiled by Paris Giles | Photos by L. Michelle Photo Artistry

Wedded Bliss: Brynn Rosbury and Timothy Dew

Brynn is a registered nurse at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn. Timothy also works at Beaumont as a dispatcher, as well as for the Dearborn Fire Department as a firefighter and paramedic. They currently reside in Livonia and honeymooned in Barbados. Here, Brynn shares details from their wedding day.

Compiled by Paris Giles | Photos by Mark Adrian Photography