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On Sunday (March 3) Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie hosted Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated”, welcoming guests to empower each other for an afternoon.
With rose-hued decor, attendees indulged in brunch plates and Don Julio Rosado tequila. The aesthetically pleasing affair continues Black Excellence Brunch’s tradition of inviting attendees in their sharpest looks to fellowship on Sunday afternoons. Rooted in Southern tradition, the Instagram platform describes the event as “The brunch that gives #BlackExcellence a seat at the table.”
Typically, guests are asked to wear all-white, however, this event appeared to welcome a more colorful dress code. Thomas, who founded Black Excellence Brunch, spoke with Forbes earlier this year, explaining his mission behind the feasts.
“I owe so much to my mom’s Sunday dinner in South Carolina. Every Sunday, my mom would bring the community church members, family members, friends, and neighbors to our house and make space for everyone. I remember walking around and feeling inspired and loved, looking at all the beautiful shades of melanin and Black people. And that feeling never left me,” explained Thomas.
He continued to detail, “In 2017, I was moving to LA and decided to have Sunday dinner on this rooftop and invite people who are special to me. I decided I wanted everyone to wear all white. On the day of the party, as we entered the venue, random people took pictures of us; they complimented us and made all of us feel special. I wanted to make people feel like that all the time, so I created The Black Excellence Brunch. So, Sunday dinner is the core of what Black Excellence Brunch is. I want people to come and feel like a family sitting around the kitchen table.”
Take a look inside Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” below.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Cortland James and Trell Thomas attend Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Jesica Betts and Niecy Nash attend Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Claire Sulmers attends Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Jesica Betts and Niecy Nash attend Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, CaliforniaJesica Betts and Niecy Nash attend Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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LaToya Vickers and Thela Thatch attend Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Kita Williams attends Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Atmosphere at Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Kyla Pratt attends Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood,
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Tabitha Brown attends Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, Californiia
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Atmosphere at Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Kendall Kyndall attends Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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(L-R) Shawn Finnie and DJ M.O.S. attend Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Trell Thomas attends Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Atmosphere at Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Edith Cruz and Tia Rivera attend Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Mike Mensah, Scott Evans and Shawn Finnie attend Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Tiffany Massey attends Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Marcus Tanksley and Angel Moore attend Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Robin Ayres attends Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Peter Dobb and Shawn Finnie attend Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Bre Frank attends Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Kameron Mack attends Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood,
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Adrian DJ Duez attends Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Cortland James and Adanna Duru attend Black Excellence Brunch presents “To Be Celebrated” hosted by Trell Thomas and Shawn Finnie on March 03, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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Atmosphere at Black Excellence Brunch Presents “To Be Celebrated”
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