Trell Thomas

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Trell Thomas
Occupation(s)Founder, activist
Known for Black Excellence Brunch

Trell Thomas is an American founder and activist. [1] In 2018, he founded the Black Excellence Brunch, a meeting event which brings members of the Black community together to honor its achievements and discuss its relevant concerns. [2]

Career

Thomas spent many years working in the entertainment industry. [3] [4] In 2018, he founded the Black Excellence Brunch after being inspired by a dining event he hosted in New York City in anticipation of his move to Los Angeles. [5] Through nationwide events with members of the Black community, he sought to replicate the tradition of Sunday dinners after church which frequently occurred during his childhood in South Carolina. [6] [7] Thomas has organized such events at Disney, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the White House, among many others. [8] [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Videos". FOX 5 DC. 2025-07-09. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  2. ↑ McClay, Caché. "Black Excellence Brunch heads to White House in family-style celebration of Black culture". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  3. ↑ Britton, Jordyn (2024-09-16). "The White House Hosts Its First-Ever Black Excellence Brunch - The Hilltop" . Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  4. ↑ Tharpe, Stephanie. "From His Mom's House To The White House: Trell Thomas's National Activism Through Brunch". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  5. ↑ France, Lisa Respers (2024-03-07). "Trell Thomas created a brunch to celebrate black excellence and the stars can't get enough". CNN. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  6. ↑ "The Black Excellence Brunch Is A Movement For Global Black Empowerment". Travel Noire. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  7. ↑ France, Lisa Respers (2024-03-07). "Trell Thomas created a brunch to celebrate black excellence and the stars can't get enough". CNN. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  8. ↑ "Trell Thomas' Black Excellence Brunch honors creatives at The Walt Disney Studios". ABC7 Los Angeles. 2025-02-24. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  9. ↑ "TIFF 2024 To Celebrate Black Leaders At Second Annual Black Excellence Brunch". Essence. 2024-09-07. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
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