WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Demi Sutra and Ana Foxxx co-hosted the second annual Black History Month Dinner on Sunday, honoring Black performers and creators.
The event, created by Sutra in 2019, was held in a private dining area at West Hollywood restaurant Catch LA.
“The attendees had their very own staff, and so many Black stars in mainstream porn and also independent creators lined the tables with smiles and laughter,” a rep described.
Sutra said she came up with the idea of holding an industry event to celebrate Black History Month, “upon the realization that nobody else was going to do it.”
“Myself and several others like Ana Foxxx were feeling pretty let down by the industry back then,” she recalled.
Sutra praised Foxxx for pitching in on the event.
“She goes out of her way to uplift the Black community in porn and I would not be here without her breaking down the doors that I eventually walked through,” she said.
Foxxx said she felt extremely proud to help host the event.
“I really have to thank Demi for being as strong and as outspoken as I am. Together, we were able to do something that’s never been done before. I only hope that it can grow bigger so that way more people can celebrate Black History Month with us.”
Sutra also thanked Brazzers for stepping up as the first major adult company to sponsor the Black History Month Dinner.
“Brazzers not only helped financially, but also helped me with the organization and planning it all. Thank you Brazzers, I love you!” she enthused.
Sutra likewise shared words of appreciation for Kira Noir, who also sponsored the dinner. “Kira’s going to be mad I mentioned her, but she deserves her flowers for helping out,” she added.
The organizers are currently seeking sponsorship for next year’s dinner.
“We plan for it to be even bigger and better,” Sutra explained. “The celebration of Black people in this industry is my main priority, and always has been. Watching this come together with the help of my co-host and Brazzers has me consistently tearing up.”
Attendees included noted industry performers such as Misty Stone, Isaiah Maxwell, Kira Noir and Ricky Johnson, as well as content creators like Miss B Nasty and Destiny Mira.
“There were so many more to name, and the list will for sure grow longer in the years to come,” Sutra concluded. “I can’t thank you enough.”
Photos: JT, courtesy of Demi Sutra
