Icons in the Making is a youth-focused empowerment program designed to equip young people of ages 5-13 with creative and life skills, mentorship, and resources that support personal growth and confidence while encouraging them to see themselves as future leaders, creators,
and changemakers.
Icons in the Making is a youth-focused empowerment program designed to equip young people of ages 5-13 with creative and life skills, mentorship, and resources that support personal growth and confidence while encouraging them to see themselves as future leaders, creators, and changemakers.
Host Organization: Black History and Lifestyle Awards
Collaborating Partner: BET
Special Partner: Meagan Good
Event Type: Community Impact Initiative / Youth Empowerment Experience
Date: February 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Venue:- The Hideout, 833 S Spring St, Unit 101, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Attendance: Community partners, volunteers, media representatives, creatives, and invited
guests
● Actress and Philanthropist, Meagan Good,
● Rap legend, Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker,
● Comedian, Seyi Brown,
● LA County Sheriff Candidate, Andre White,
● Rapper HoodTrophy Bino,
● Coline Witt of “Eating While Broke”,
● Black Cannabis Magazine Editor, Hazey Taughtme
● Tai Savet of VH1’s Love & Listings
● Actress and Philanthropist, Meagan Good,
● Rap legend, Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker,
● Comedian, Seyi Brown,
● LA County Sheriff Candidate, Andre White,
● Rapper HoodTrophy Bino,
● Coline Witt of “Eating While Broke”,
● Black Cannabis Magazine Editor, Hazey Taughtme
● Tai Savet of VH1’s Love & Listings