PYNK is the New Black: The First Annual Pynk Gala Honored Some Of The Most Influential Women In The Business

See all the guests at the Pynk Awards Gala!

Pretty. Powerful. Provocative!  - TV Host, media icon and Pynk Awards Gala recepient Wendy Williams poses with Pynk Magazine founders Mecca Moore-Henson(right) and Meeka Claxton (left). (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Pretty. Powerful. Provocative!  - TV Host, media icon and Pynk Awards Gala recepient Wendy Williams poses with Pynk Magazine founders Mecca Moore-Henson(right) and Meeka Claxton (left). (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Wendy Williams - Wendy Williams gives a speech and accepts her award. (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Wendy Williams - Wendy Williams gives a speech and accepts her award. (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Ericka Pittman - Brand architect, professional business fixer and Pynk Awards Gala honoree, Ericka Pittman, accepts her award! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Ericka Pittman - Brand architect, professional business fixer and Pynk Awards Gala honoree, Ericka Pittman, accepts her award! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Kimberly Blackwell - CEO of PMM, marketing expert and Pynk Awards Gala honoree, Kimberly Blackwell, accepts her award! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Kimberly Blackwell - CEO of PMM, marketing expert and Pynk Awards Gala honoree, Kimberly Blackwell, accepts her award! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Maja Sly - Serial entreprenuer, beauty aficionado and Pynk Awards Gala honoree, Maja Sly, poses on the "Pynk" carpet!  — (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Maja Sly - Serial entreprenuer, beauty aficionado and Pynk Awards Gala honoree, Maja Sly, poses on the "Pynk" carpet!  — (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Sasha Mitchell-Fuller and Tyrand Fuller - Two-time Emmy award winning televison producer and Pynk Awards Gala honoree, Sasha Mitchell-Fuller, poses on the "Pynk" carpet with husband Tyrand Fuller. (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Sasha Mitchell-Fuller and Tyrand Fuller - Two-time Emmy award winning televison producer and Pynk Awards Gala honoree, Sasha Mitchell-Fuller, poses on the "Pynk" carpet with husband Tyrand Fuller. (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Karen Mitchell - True Indian Hair founder and beauty philanthropist, Karen Mitchell, poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Karen Mitchell - True Indian Hair founder and beauty philanthropist, Karen Mitchell, poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Sky Heavens - United Luz Foundation founder, Sky Heavens, looks pretty in purple while posing on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Sky Heavens - United Luz Foundation founder, Sky Heavens, looks pretty in purple while posing on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Packed House! - Guests sit down to enjoy the dinner at the Pynk Awards gala! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Packed House! - Guests sit down to enjoy the dinner at the Pynk Awards gala! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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All In The Details - A closer look at the beautiful table setting and floral decor at the Pynk Awards Gala! Flowers provided by Sarcon Flower Couture (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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All In The Details - A closer look at the beautiful table setting and floral decor at the Pynk Awards Gala! Flowers provided by Sarcon Flower Couture (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Photo By Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions

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Sandy Pierre - Hearst Black Culture (HBC) co-founder Sandy Pierre poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Sandy Pierre - Hearst Black Culture (HBC) co-founder Sandy Pierre poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Kahh Spence - Celebrity hair stylist Kahh Spence poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Kahh Spence - Celebrity hair stylist Kahh Spence poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Yazmin Ramos - Emmy nominated TV producer and founder of Polished Angels, Yazmin Ramos, poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Yazmin Ramos - Emmy nominated TV producer and founder of Polished Angels, Yazmin Ramos, poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Tomeka Kolleh and Deconte Kolleh - Brands and partnerships of Motown Records, Tomeka Kolleh (right) poses with her sister, Deconte Kolleh, on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Tomeka Kolleh and Deconte Kolleh - Brands and partnerships of Motown Records, Tomeka Kolleh (right) poses with her sister, Deconte Kolleh, on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Danielle Young - Producer and media personality Danielle Young poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Danielle Young - Producer and media personality Danielle Young poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Fab Roc - DJ and creative producer, Fab Roc, strikes a pose on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Fab Roc - DJ and creative producer, Fab Roc, strikes a pose on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

DJ Nyla - DJ Nyla flashes a smile while on the 1's an 2's at the Pynk Gala Awards! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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DJ Nyla - DJ Nyla flashes a smile while on the 1's an 2's at the Pynk Gala Awards! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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FutureBandDC - Musical guests FutureBandDC strike a pose between sets at the Pynk Awards Gala! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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FutureBandDC - Musical guests FutureBandDC strike a pose between sets at the Pynk Awards Gala! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Jessie Woo - Actress and media personality, Jessie Woo, sitting pretty at the First Annual Pynk Awards Gala! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Jessie Woo - Actress and media personality, Jessie Woo, sitting pretty at the First Annual Pynk Awards Gala! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Eva Evans - Comedian and social media personality Eva Evans poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Eva Evans - Comedian and social media personality Eva Evans poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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DJ Nyla, Gabriel Williams and Mecca Moore-Henson - DJ Nyla, media personality and digital guru Gabriel Williams and Pynk Magazine founder Mecca Moore-Henson take a quick flick! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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DJ Nyla, Gabriel Williams and Mecca Moore-Henson - DJ Nyla, media personality and digital guru Gabriel Williams and Pynk Magazine founder Mecca Moore-Henson take a quick flick! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Darek Robinson - Vice President of Grievance/Legal Service for Social Service Employees Union Local 371, Darek Robinson (right), at the Pynk Awards Gala! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Darek Robinson - Vice President of Grievance/Legal Service for Social Service Employees Union Local 371, Darek Robinson (right), at the Pynk Awards Gala! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Fiona Bloom - Publicist and artist consultant Fiona Bloom poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Fiona Bloom - Publicist and artist consultant Fiona Bloom poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Angelique Miles - Wellness and lifestyle entrepreneur Angelique Miles poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Angelique Miles - Wellness and lifestyle entrepreneur Angelique Miles poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Rose D. - Media personality Rose D. poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Rose D. - Media personality Rose D. poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Anotine Henson, Mecca Moore-Henson and Kahh Spence - Pynk magazine founder Mecca Moore-Henson (center) poses with husband, Antoine Henson (left) and celebrity hair stylist Kahh Spence (right). (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Anotine Henson, Mecca Moore-Henson and Kahh Spence - Pynk magazine founder Mecca Moore-Henson (center) poses with husband, Antoine Henson (left) and celebrity hair stylist Kahh Spence (right). (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

All in the details! - A closer look at the beautiful table setting and floral decor at the Pynk Awards Gala! Flowers provided by Sarcon Flower Couture (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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All in the details! - A closer look at the beautiful table setting and floral decor at the Pynk Awards Gala! Flowers provided by Sarcon Flower Couture (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Photo By Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions

All in the details! - A closer look at the floral decor at the Pynk Awards Gala! Flowers provided by Sarcon Flower Couture (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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All in the details! - A closer look at the floral decor at the Pynk Awards Gala! Flowers provided by Sarcon Flower Couture (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Photo By Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions

Nicole Hemmings - Hair stylist Nicole Hemmings poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Nicole Hemmings - Hair stylist Nicole Hemmings poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Rae Holliday and Maja Sly - Media personality Rae Holliday poses with Pynk Awards Gala honoree, Maja Sly. (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Rae Holliday and Maja Sly - Media personality Rae Holliday poses with Pynk Awards Gala honoree, Maja Sly. (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Tira Urquhart and Soraya Joseph - BET Style and Beauty editor, Tira Urquhart (left) and BET Digital Content Manager and Pynk Magazine editor, Soraya Joseph, pose on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Tira Urquhart and Soraya Joseph - BET Style and Beauty editor, Tira Urquhart (left) and BET Digital Content Manager and Pynk Magazine editor, Soraya Joseph, pose on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Tialer Maxwell - Communications director and ambassador, Tialer Maxwell, poses on the Pynk carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Tialer Maxwell - Communications director and ambassador, Tialer Maxwell, poses on the Pynk carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Sabine Mesias - Lifestyle and travel vlogger Sabine Mesias poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Sabine Mesias - Lifestyle and travel vlogger Sabine Mesias poses on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Shamell Mason - Cinematographer, Shamell Mason, on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Shamell Mason - Cinematographer, Shamell Mason, on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Belyne Vil - PR and brand strategist Belyne Vil (right) posts on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Belyne Vil - PR and brand strategist Belyne Vil (right) posts on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Cheers! - Honorees Sasha Mitchell-Fuller (left) and Maja Sly (right) take a flick outside of the award ceremony! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Cheers! - Honorees Sasha Mitchell-Fuller (left) and Maja Sly (right) take a flick outside of the award ceremony! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Antoine Henson and Giovanna Henson - Antoine Henson and Giovanna Henson strike a quick pose on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Antoine Henson and Giovanna Henson - Antoine Henson and Giovanna Henson strike a quick pose on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Meeka Claxton and Ericka Pittman - Pynk Magazine co-founder, Meeka Claxton, and Pynk Awards honoree, Ericka Pittman, pose at the first annual Pynk Awards Gala! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Meeka Claxton and Ericka Pittman - Pynk Magazine co-founder, Meeka Claxton, and Pynk Awards honoree, Ericka Pittman, pose at the first annual Pynk Awards Gala! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

Kimberly Blackwell, Michelle Falconer and Maja Sly - Kimberly Blackwell, Michelle Falconer and Maja Sly pose on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)

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Kimberly Blackwell, Michelle Falconer and Maja Sly - Kimberly Blackwell, Michelle Falconer and Maja Sly pose on the "Pynk" carpet! (Photo: Calvin Gayle @calvingproductions)