1. DeVon Franklin

Black Hollywood united at the annual Merge Summit at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles for a three-day event that promotes synergy between faith based and entertainment industry leaders to educate, uplift, and encourage attendees to aspire towards their professional and personal goals, a press release about the event says. Keep scrolling for more photos from the inspiring event.

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2. Derek Luke & Sophia Adella Luke

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3. Mikki Taylor

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4. Sherri Shepherd

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5. Courtney B. Vance

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6. La’Porsha Renae

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7. Brely Evans & Joe Eddings

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8. Tina Lawson

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9. Richard Lawson

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10. Trai Byers

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11. Grace Byers

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12. Mona Scott Young

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