365 Black Awards Inspiration

Hi Verbs! It’s time for some inspiration!

The 365 Black Awards last night was filled with inspiration! If you didn’t get a chance to check it out, here are a few highlights and quotes that you will want to know about.

The night was filled with star power and great music from Chrisette Michelle, Anthony Hamilton, Kelly Price, Eric Benet, and an Toni Braxton tribute lead by the Braxton Sisters!

There was one awardee that touched my heart, and that was Donovan Smith.

Young Donovan Smith received the Community Choice Youth Award (CCYA) for his efforts to help raise money for  St. Martins Shower Room , an organization helping families effected by homelessness, after his family aided from their support by creating creative soap designs.

Donovan Smith’s Motto: “Do what you can.”

His acceptance speech was filled with little nuggets of wisdom that you usually wouldn’t expect from a 13 year old. He acknowledged the young black men that lost their lives that lives to police brutality, and made it clear that they exist and are doing amazing things despite the obstacles that may be in their way!

You can find his shop, “Toil and Trouble Bath” on Esty here.

Here are a few inspirational quotes from the night:

“We are all standing on the shoulders of those who came before us!” #365BlackAwards #ad

— Kyla Thompson (@TheKylaLive) September 2, 2016

“The story of America, is the story of Black America!” #365BlackAwards #Ad

— Kyla Thompson (@TheKylaLive) September 2, 2016

“… If you have a dream, you go for it!” @IamWendyRaquel #356BlackAwards #ad

— Kyla Thompson (@TheKylaLive) September 2, 2016

“Somebody elses struggle can turn into someone else blessing.” – Charles Tillman #365BlackAwards #Ad

— Kyla Thompson (@TheKylaLive) September 2, 2016

If you didn’t get to catch the event live, make sure you catch the replay on BET this week! It was definitely a night of greatness that will show you we are all capable of doing something amazing with the gifts, time and energy we have now.

This is a sponsored post in partnership with 365Black and The Network Niche Influencer Agency.

~ Kyla