During the 6th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon during Oscar weekend in Los Angeles, California, the cast of the cult favorite show, ‘Girlfriends’ (actresses Tracee Ellis Ross, Persia White, Golden Brooks and Jill Marie Jones) came together to honor show creator Mara Brock-Akil with her Essence ‘Visionary’ award. Left to right: Mara Brock Akil, Persia White, Golden Brooks, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jill Marie Jones.