Laurence Fishburne Moved To Tears After Being Honored By Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Laurence Fishburne was bestowed with the top honor at Wednesday night’s 22nd annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts, hosted by the CBC Spouses and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. The Actor Was Among The Honorees During The CBCF's 22nd Annual Celebration Of Leadership In The Fine Arts. The annual kick-off event, held inside Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Sidney Harman Hall in Washington D.C., also honored ESSENCE Communications president, Michelle Ebanks and Ballers star, John David Washington. The evening, which also featured performances by the 2018 CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship recipients, took an emotional turn when Fishburne addressed the podium to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. When speaking about his mother, Hattie Bell Fishburne, who recognized his acting talent during his childhood, Fishburne became emotional. “She pushed me,” the actor said, tearing up . He also spoke abo...