Spotlight on LaChanze: A Champion for Diversity and Inclusion in the Arts
Blog Post by Valeria Ballesteros
February 2024
As February commemorates Black History Month, Project Glimmer proudly shines a spotlight on our esteemed 2023 Star Award Honoree, the remarkable LaChanze. With a career that has spanned thirty-eight Broadway seasons, LaChanze consistently brings women of complexity and triumph into the cultural lexicon.*
“LaChanze, a Tony award winning Broadway producer and star, is the definition of resilience - living her full life as a 9/11 widow - while raising two amazing daughters and breaking down barriers for Black women on Broadway,” shares Sonja Perkins, Project Glimmer founder. “LaChanze recently won two Tony awards for ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ - still on Broadway - and ‘Topdog|Underdog.’ LaChanze tells powerful stories of complex, resilient, and empowered people.”
“When you see someone who looks like you at the table, then you are inspired to pull up a seat. And if you don’t, then you build a new table.”
- LaChanze, Project Glimmer’s 2023 Annual Benefit
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the arts and uplifting others, LaChanze was honored with Project Glimmer’s 2023 Star Award. This award celebrates individuals who embody the values of empowerment, resilience, and community service, making LaChanze a shining example of excellence both on and off the stage - thank you LaChanze for inspiring so many!
Sonja Hoel Perkins and LaChanze at Project Glimmer’s 2023 Annual Benefit.