On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the XO Banquet Hall in North Hollywood hosted The Monique Woolley Foundation’s 4th Annual Gala, a night of hope and resilience. The Monique Woolley Foundation is dedicated to promoting suicide awareness, supporting individuals struggling with depression, advocating for mental health care, and spreading the vital message that “It’s Okay Not to Be Okay.” This year’s gala was a shining example of this mission in action. At the heart of this impactful organization is its founder and CEO Amour Delus, who established The Monique Woolley Foundation in memory of her beloved daughter Monique Woolley. After losing Monique to suicide, Amour channeled her grief into creating a platform that supports individuals affected by suicide, depression, and mental illness. The foundation provides a safe space for survivors to share their stories, find solace, and advocate for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Tyrone Dubose, an R&B historian and actor. The event garnered the support of numerous celebrities who walked the yellow carpet, standing in solidarity with the foundation’s cause including Anthony Pazos (WE tv’s “LA Hair”), fitness model and influencer Holly Barker, Petri Hawkins “Byrd” (“Judge Judy” Bailiff) and his wife Makita Bond (an Emmy-winning producer), cast members of “Little Women LA” Terra Jolé and Tonya Banks, actor Carlo Mendez, actress Christiana Leucas, music artist Chef Sean, and the talented motherdaughter duo Isabella Blake Thomas (British actress, director, and producer) and Elizabeth Blake-Thomas (director and producer). Other notable attendees included Angelique Bates (VH1’s “Basketball Wives LA”, recording artist, and mental health advocate), actress Rachel Ann Mullins, entrepreneur and humanitarian Hahn Brown, and actress and Foundation Ambassador Nimi Adokiye, among many others who came out to support this meaningful cause. The Foundation honored survivors and...... Read more on Full Issue!