The Black Lens, with a reflection of founder Sandy Williams, in addition to Bob Lloyd who also founded and operated the Spokane African American Voice from 1996-2000, were honored at the 2024 Spokane Human Rights Champion Celebration for uplifting the voices of the Black community in Spokane on Nov. 21.
Also that night, the sons of the late Rev. Percy Happy Watkins, Jr., now the first posthumous award recipient, accepted the Community Champions Award in his honor, with past and present board members coming to the stage in his honor.
Festivities included dinner, drinks, a silent auction, guest speakers, entertainment and the awards presentation.
The Gonzaga Center for the Study of Hate’s Eva Lassman “Take Action Against Hate” award recipients were also honored at this event.