Flashes: Ciara, Mellody Hobson and more @ Hip Hop Summit Action Network Awards

Ciara and LL Cool


Mellody Hobson with boyfriend, George Lucas


Chris and Veronica Lighty


Andre Harrell
(Photos:WireImage)

The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network awards dinner was hosted earlier this week by HSAN Chairman Russell Simmons. The dinner was a mix of the hip-hop elite, corporate movers and shakers, as well as community leaders, like Dr. Benjamin Chavis and Andre Harrell. The purpose of the dinner was "taking back responsibility" in the hip hop music community by honoring those stars that give back their time and their funds to helping to improve "the quality of life of all people," according to Russell Simmons.

Award Honoree, Mellody Hobson looked great and made an appearance with her boyfriend George Lucas, the director of Star Wars. Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Doug E. Fresh, and Chris Lighty (50 Cents manager) were among those who were honored for their good deeds in the hip hop community.

Society Stars: Genevieve Jones, Joy Bryant and Andre Harrell @ AMFAR 2008 New York Gala

Genevieve Jones

Georgetta Robinson

Veronica Webb

Andre Harrell

Joy Bryant

(Photos:Patrick McMullan)

AMFAR held it's Annual New York Gala raising funds and awareness about AIDS and AIDS research. This year's honorees were Julian Schnabel, Carine Roitfeld and Kennedy descendant, Bobby Shriver.

Black philanthropists, socialites, and celebrities came out to support the significant cause and looked fabulous as ever.

Socialites, Genevieve Jones and Georgetta Robinson glowed in their sheer silk chiffon gowns. Music industry mogul, Andre Harrell looked dapper and model Veronical Webb ushered in Spring with a voluminous floral gown. Actress, Joy Bryant was a scene stealer with her ivory tiered chiffon gown designed by Ralph Lauren.