The careers of some of Hollywood’s rising and veteran actors and advocates were honored ahead of the Oscars for their outstanding work and contributions to the industry. For over a decade, Lexus and Uptown Magazine have partnered to present the annual Lexus Uptown Honors Hollywood, the only awards event during Oscars week dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Black creatives in the entertainment industry—both in front of and behind the camera. This year, they potlighted four trailblazing Black men who have reshaped the film and television landscape through their storytelling, representation and cultural legacy. On Feb. 26, over 200 celebrities, Hollywood executives, and industry insiders gathered at the Sunset Room Hollywood to celebrate the honorees: Blair Underwood , Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Omar J. Dorsey Jr. and J. Alphonse Nicholson. Those in attendance spoke about people, specifically Black men, receiving their flowers while they could embrace the love. “Literally,...