The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN), a global non-profit that promotes the positive portrayal of women in the entertainment biz, held its second annual WEEN Awards Gala in New York City.

The night celebrated and honored exemplary women in various areas in entertainment. Among those honored were Hydeia Broadbent, Nia Long, LeToya Luckett, Angie Martinez, Soledad O’Brien and Esther Silver-Parker.