2019
California Assemblymember Rob Bonta 18th District
Paul Cobb, Publisher of the Oakland Post Newspaper
Mr. Jimmy Neal, Godfather Motorbike Extraordinaire
Uncle Bobby & Wanda Johnson, Oscar Grant Foundation
Bennie Patterson, Jr. State of Black Education-Oakland
Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice
Jaida Oates, Community Leader
Master Division 2019 Champion
Winner of the "Great Dominoes Player" Award
Bones
2018
Civil Rights Attorney at Law John Burris
film Director, Producer and Screenwriter Ryan Coogler
Fam 1st Foundation
Association of Black Psychologists
Barbershop Forums
Black Teachers Project
Keith Wiliams aka "K-Dub"
Culture Shock Oakland KIM Sims-Battiste
Mistah F.A.B.
Master Division 2018 Champion
Winner of the "Great Dominoes Player" Award
Bones
2017
Dr. Huey P. Newton Trail Blazer & Legacy Award
Angela Wellman– Oakland Public Conservatory
Ricardo Scales – “The Black Liberace”
Xavier Dphrepaulezz - "Black Roots music for everyone"
Dexter Hall - Vice-President/Manager at Wells Fargo
Honorable Demetrius Shelton – California Administrative Law Judge
Fathers Of Faith Award – Leading by Example and Walking in Your Calling
Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr.
Frontline Warriors – Standing on the Edge of Time. Keeping the Village Safe
The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Beta Theta Sigma Chapter
Phi Beta Sigma, Fraternity
Bobby Arte – Co Founder/ Lead Artist at ARC Oakland
Johwell St-Cilien – Co-Founder/Executive Director Negusworld
Gaylon Logan – Village Connect
Ashley Martin – Principal of Hoover Elementary School.
Donald Lacy – Love Life Foundation
Kaya Fortune – Innerboogiology/Oakland Art Murmur – Represent African American History
Mr. Scott Atthowe of Atthowe Fine Art Service
Khafre Jay – Hip Hop for Change
Shawn Granberry – Bears Youth Sports
Jimmy Neal – Godfather Motor Bike X
Foot Soldier
Stepping Into Tomorrow With Destiny On Your Mind
Almaz Yihdego – Global Communication & Art
East Bay Chevy
Patricia Loco – Chocolate Platinum
Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
Men of Iron – Youth Mentoring
Demons Lebeau “Momo” - Bodywerk Dance Crew
2016
Oakland Black Cowboy Association
Wanda Ravernell, Black-Eyed Peas Festival
Gigi Crowder– Founder of Black Minds Matter 2!
Joyce Gordon Foundation of the Arts
Mr. Javarre Wilson, Ala. Cty. Behavior Health Care Service
Oscar C. Wright Oakland’s Education Advocate
Christopher P. Chatmon, Executive Director AMAA OUSD
Clarence Thomas – Former Officer and Long-Time Labor Activist, ILWU Local 10
Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services
Carmen Hill, Parent Coordinator McClymond's High School
Keith Pinckney, Enthusiast Automotive
Njeri Kamau-Devers
Brette Sims, STUK Designs LLC