# Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson to Receive Humanitarian Award

> Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson will receive the Clarence & Jacqueline Avant Humanitarian Award at HollyRod Gala.
- Title: Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson to Receive…
- Summary: Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson will receive the Clarence & Jacqueline Avant Humanitarian Award at HollyRod Gala.
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/scene/news/hollyrod-gala-samuel-l-jackson-latanya-richardson-jackson-1236867591
- Author: Angelique Jackson
- Published: 2026-09-21T16:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: samuel l jackson, latanya richardson jackson, clarence jacqueline avant humanitarian a, hollyrod gala, hollyrod foundation, autism, parkinsons disease, entertainment, culture
## Award Announcement
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson will receive the Clarence & Jacqueline Avant Humanitarian Award at the HollyRod Foundation’s annual gala.
## Past Honorees
Past humanitarian award honorees include Naomi Campbell, Viola Davis, Don Cheadle and Bridgid Coulter.
## HollyRod Foundation Background
Holly Robinson Peete and her husband, former NFL player Rodney Peete, founded HollyRod in 1999.
## Foundation Mission
The foundation, celebrating 27 years, is dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources to families that have a loved one who has received an autism or Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis.
## Gala Theme
This year’s HollyRod gala, the nonprofit’s signature fundraising event, is themed 'Action in Motion' to reflect the organization’s commitment to turning awareness into meaningful support for families.
## Key takeaway

Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson will receive the Clarence & Jacqueline Avant Humanitarian Award at HollyRod Foundation's annual gala.