BLACK OPULENCE Celebrity Gifting Suite (BET Honors 2012)

Rocsi Diaz, Co-Host of Black Opulence

Post and photos by Punch Correspondent Darryl Keeton

On Saturday afternoon, D.C.’s  K Street Lounge was the site for the Black Opulence Celebrity Gifting Suite to celebrate the 2012 BET Honors.  The BET Honors was being taped in nearby Warner Theatre and is an event celebrating African-American achievement in business, entertainment and media.

The Black Opulence Celebrity Gifting Suite was co-hosted by Rocsi Diaz (BET’s “106 and Park” co-host) and Visanthe Shiancoe (NFL Minnesota Vikings tight end) and brought together consumer brand representatives, celebrities and professional athletes.   Celebrities, media representatives, and corporate and entertainment executives received gifted items from a host of consumer brands, while enjoying complimentary manicures, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Special guests included 2012 BET HONORS honoree Beverly Kearney; Judge Hatchett; DJ Tay James; Super Bowl champion and sports analyst Brian Mitchell; former NBA star Etan Thomas; pro skateboarder Darren Harper; and NFL players Travon Bellamy (Washington Redskins) and Jordan Miller (Chicago Bears).

The Honorable Judge Hatchett

Guests were able to get an early start on the evening in a lively club atmosphere with music, food and drink on hand.  Local business owners made available samples of their products for attendees.  Sponsors of included FUZE beverages, TamiCakes, Posh Booth and Remy Martin among others.

Brian Mitchell

photos by Ashleigh and Scotty Bing of Shoot Happens Photography