Germany Kent Earns LA County People’s Choice Award For Local and Global Impact

Star TV Personality, Filmmaker, Producer, Renowned Humanitarian, and multiple Award Winning and Best-selling author Germany Kent recognized for Social and Cultural Influence at Legacy Builders Gala

Germany Kent is a People’s Choice Award winner. Kent is truly honored and grateful to be a “people’s choice” winner as a part of her commitment to quality, drive for excellence, and selflessness in serving others. She was bestowed the honor at the annual Legacy Builder Awards in Los Angeles County on April 13, 2025. She was recognized for professional accomplishments, service to the Southern California region, and social impact on a local and global scale.

The award recognizes Community Champions who have made significant contributions to their communities and who demonstrate exceptional capacity to build for their community and have a significant impact through purpose-driven work. The award honors those whose contributions will shape the future.

“Their actions, leadership, and vision inspire others to act, collaborate, and invest in the well-being of the collective whole,” according to the Legacy Builder Awards spokesperson Shanae Johnson-Allen. She is supported by her husband, Dewayne, who, along with The Allen Group, curates the signature event of the season.

Johnson-Allen says, “Nominations are ‘people’s choice’ champions who inspire and empower others, shaping a brighter future through their tireless efforts, passion, and commitment to raising the bar.”

Kent took home a Medal of Honor along with a Community Champion Award as a “people’s choice” honoree, as recognized by her peers for the award. As a renowned journalist covering print, broadcast, radio, and online reporting, Kent has been a staple for impactful work in Los Angeles County and beyond.

Her career achievements have put her on the national stage, garnering honors at the National Press Club from the Society of Professional Journalists for excellence in journalism. Kent’s distinction of becoming the first Black woman to win a Sigma Delta Chi for Independent Online Deadline Reporting was also a peer award.

Kent has been publicly endorsed by hundreds of her peers online, and her impactful career and advocacy efforts further solidify her status as a changemaker. Through her inspiring work, she has made contributions to breaking barriers and advocating for social justice, making her a significant influencer in shaping societal perceptions.

“I want to spread optimism on a global level. I want to be one of the people shaping the world by bringing more hope, inspiration, motivation, encouragement, and empowerment through the power of optimism,” Kent told Bold Journey Magazine in 2024.

Kent gained nationwide recognition in Hal Jackson’s Talented Teens International pageant, followed by upward strides, making history in student government, as a college administrator at four U.S. research institutions, in corporate America, working to diversify two Fortune 500 companies, and breakthrough achievements in Hollywood.

She has led the Hollywood Health Hike, collaborated with ProCon.org and the March of Dimes Canada for celebrity golf, produced important documentaries, appeared on primetime shows, in films with A-list stars, more than 50 commercials, and in music videos with some of the industry’s legendary music talent, such as Stevie Wonder and Mary J. Blige.

Kent says, “If somebody had told me that I would have been in a video with Mary J. Blige, or a movie with Zoe Saldaña, or on a set with Selena Gomez, interviewed Heisman [Trophy] winner Eddie George, at a film premiere with the late groundbreaking filmmaker John Singleton or worked on a collaborative giving philanthropy project with Arnold Schwarzenegger, I would have been like, there’s no way.”

“Now, after hundreds of interviews and being on set with many household names, it’s just normal day life,” Kent said.

She wrote, You Are What You Tweet: Harness the Power of Twitter to Create a Happier, Healthier Life, which garnered Kent praise from Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, The Dallas Morning News, Bloomberg Business, Forbes, and countless others.

Kent gained momentum when the book was famously sent to the White House by actor Romany Malco during the first Trump era, skyrocketing her to fame as a media pundit who has provided commentary on numerous national syndicated outlets, including The List and National Public Radio.

The success of the “Social Issues,” “Social Change,” and “Social Media” award-winning book helped Kent launch a national tour by the same title. That movement sparked national conversations, and she was able to change public opinion about cyberbullying, online branding, and social media etiquette.

The book garnered Best Book Awards from the Beverly Hills Book Awards, the Pinnacle Book Awards, Literacy Classics International Book Awards, and a Gold Medal from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, among others. Kent is also the author of the #1 Bestseller, The Hope Handbook Series.

In addition to her prolific career as a hard news journalist and former FOX News evening anchor, Kent has also found success as an entertainment journalist.

society figures she has interviewed runs the gamut – recent interviewees have included Attorney Benjamin Crump, Ruth E. Carter, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ambassador Diane Watson, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Kent says, “I interviewed Mayor Bass amid criticism of her handling of the LA Fires for PopSource TV. I was shocked that she granted the interview. The mayor spoke candidly about her intentions, dedication, and commitment to helping the fire victims rebuild.”

“I have grace for most politicians because my mother is a career politician and was the first Black and first woman mayor in a city in Mississippi,” Kent said.

An interesting fact about Kent is that she has become well-known for mentoring using her platform “Producing Hopeful Souls” to help others gain opportunities in the media, arts, and entertainment industries.

Kent works tirelessly towards ending bullying and fostering a supportive environment for young people.

She is a supporter of diversity initiatives and has found her passion in helping to empower youth. She fosters a vital literary culture, promoting literacy initiatives, and has helped to inspire volunteerism domestically and internationally.

partnered with 988 Lifeline Charity to benefit suicide prevention and helped to increase community awareness of suicide and mental health challenges.

Over the years, she has emerged as an important voice on American culture. Kent is widely considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on optimism and self-empowerment. She is a thought leader who is frequently quoted in national and international publications.

She is currently in this week’s Washington Examiner in an interview with veteran journalist John Scott Lewinski, who has a readership of over 100 million people, discussing the rise of Bluesky and other social media jargon.

Last month, Kent was featured as an untiring advocate for human rights in the London Wallet, where she tells the magazine, “Now is not the time to become complacent. There is so much more work that has to be done,” Kent says. “I will continue to be a force for positive change in the months and years ahead.”

Kent is a fervent supporter of the American Red Cross. She has been involved in promoting giving through her social channels and has provided resources and support to affected communities, most recently for the LA wildfire disaster. She has attended events celebrating the American Red Cross, further demonstrating her commitment.

Additionally, her transition from a pageant winner to a respected entertainment professional and activist further solidifies her status as a prominent figure in the media landscape.

She was featured as a “Trailblazer” for the Women’s History Month 2025 March/April Edition of PASSIONEER Magazine, a faith-based publication that is the brainchild of global thought leader Dr. Angela Butts Chester. In the interview, Kent tells Chester, “I celebrate the legacy of sung and unsung

trailblazers and all the women with profiles making a change in the world.”

Kent tells the Post-Examiner editor, “I’m standing on the shoulders of so many trailblazers who have come before me. My mission is to try to leave a legacy of kindness, compassion, resilience, audacity, and tenacity for others to follow.”

Last year, Kent received the honor of being named by the UK’s Leaderboard Ltd. Rise Global Power 100 Social Media and Marketing Influencers. She has also been included on Onalytica’s Top 100 Individuals and Brands in SMM worldwide.

“I’m just trying to do my part. I’ve always said that I want my legacy to be a lifetime of helping others,” Kent says. It wasn’t to save the world, or become a cultural influencer, or write a best-selling book. Instead, she adds, “It was trying to make my hometown proud. Trying to remove the stereotypes for what is possible and if I can help break barriers along the way, especially for gender equality, then my life will not be in vain.”

The Allen Project produces the Legacy Builder Awards. Visionary Producer and Host Shenae Johnson-Allen said of Kent, “Ms. Kent is a great inclusion as a 2025 Legacy Builder. Through her recognition as a hometown hero, her efforts not only shape today but also lay the foundation for a better tomorrow, giving her the spotlight of honor well deserved.”

We are proud to support the Los Angeles 2025 class of Legacy Builders and congratulate Germany Kent on this distinguished honor. The “people’s choice” Legacy Builder Community Champion Award is not just an acknowledgement of her impressive success but a nod to her tireless work as a world changer, community advocate, social activist, and role model.

Congratulations, Germany!