Through powerful and heartfelt storytelling, the Illuminate Your Black Brilliance Awards creates an interactive celebration that honors the beauty, strength, and legacy of Black excellence. The ceremony is designed to uplift, inspire, and deeply connect with audiences, leaving a meaningful and lasting impression.
Illuminate Your Black Brilliance is more than an awards ceremony, it is a sacred space dedicated to honoring the resilience and contributions of our Ancestors, celebrating the achievements of our Living Legends, and nurturing the limitless potential of our youth. Through this platform, Ateya is committed to transforming lives, empowering young people, and creating opportunities that uplift our community one student at a time.
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern Time) On Zoom
Presented By Ateya Ball-Lacy is the creator of Hood Smart: The Urban STEMulus Project and the Illuminate Your Black Brilliance Awards Ceremony, both designed to celebrate and elevate the academic, cultural, and creative excellence of African American youth.is a master educator, producer, and educational leader dedicated to inspiring youth to embrace their innate genius and develop a passion for learning, leadership, and service. She is the CEO of Ateya Productions LLC, an edutainment consulting firm focused on advancing African American students in STEM fields, and currently serves as an Assistant Principal. She is Her mission is to use television and digital media to amplify positive narratives and highlight youth brilliance.
Please register in advance. You will receive a Reminder at 9 am on the day of the presentation with the ZOOM login link/info for the event. If you register on the day of, you will receive the login link/info at that time.
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