Entertainment Tonight: 30th Anniversary Awards Gala Highlights

July 22, 2019

Kevin Frazier gave a moving speech during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Gala in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 23. Celebs like Jussie Smollett and Vivica A. Fox were in attendance, as were members of Congress, Miss USA 2016 Deshauna Barber and NBA Hall of Famer Bob Lainer. Glennis Grace performed for the 1,600 guests.

Source: ET Tonight

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