A Essência homenageia mulheres negras no cinema e na TV em seu evento de 2026, destacando pioneiros e criadores por trás de “Pecadores”. Essence honors Black women in film and TV at its 2026 event, spotlighting pioneers and creators behind *Sinners*.

Essence nomeou Kerry Washington, Chase Infiniti, LaTanya Richardson Jackson e Zinzi Coogler como homenageadas para o evento anual de 19a Mulheres Negras em Hollywood, celebrando sua influência no cinema e na televisão. Essence has named Kerry Washington, Chase Infiniti, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and Zinzi Coogler as honorees for its 19th annual Black Women in Hollywood event, celebrating their influence in film and television. O tema “Off Script” destaca seu controle criativo expandido e impacto na indústria. The theme “Off Script” highlights their expanded creative control and industry impact. O evento também homenageia as mulheres por trás da série *Pecadores*, incluindo Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Hannah Beachler, Jayme Lawson, Ruth E. Carter, Shunika Terry-Jennings e Wunmi Mosaku. The event also honors the women behind the series *Sinners*, including Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Hannah Beachler, Jayme Lawson, Ruth E. Carter, Shunika Terry-Jennings, and Wunmi Mosaku. A cerimônia acontecerá em 12 de março de 2026, com um pré-show transmitido no canal YouTube da Essence, com cobertura de tapete vermelho, entrevistas e prêmios, incluindo o Essies' Choice Award e o inaugural Creators' Award. The ceremony will take place on March 12, 2026, with a pre-show streaming on Essence’s YouTube channel featuring red-carpet coverage, interviews, and awards including the Essies’ Choice Award and the inaugural Creators’ Award.