Actress Nia Long will receive special honors at the 22nd annual ChangeMakers Gala in New York, New York on May 24, 2023. Long will be recognized for her successful career in television and film as well as her philanthropic contributions to marginalized communities within the entertainment industry.
“To be recognized by an organization like Reel Works that works to empower the next generation of creatives is the highest of honors,” Long said, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“I am incredibly grateful to the team there for including me in this special evening and inviting me to share in their students’ compelling storytelling.”
Long is undoubtedly one of the most notable actresses of the last three decades. She has appeared in classic television series like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Living Single, ER, Moesha, House of Lies and Boston Legal. On the big screen, she has appeared in Boyz N’ The Hood, Friday and Soul Food. More recently, she has starred in Missing and You People.
“It is a privilege to highlight Nia Long’s illustrious career and the barriers she has broken as part of this year’s Reel Works ChangeMakers Gala,” Reel Works CEO John Williams added.
“Nia, Val and Ego all stand as inspirations for our students, and we look forward to welcoming these industry-leading women with open arms into the community we have built here.”
