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Debbie Allen and Kirk Franklin Share a Dance Moment at EBONY Power 100 Gala

The gospel star opened the Los Angeles gala with a prayer and performance before joining the honoree on the floor.

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The Weekly Observer

NOV 13, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
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Choreographer and actress Debbie Allen, honored at this year's EBONY Power 100 Gala in Los Angeles, shared a dance moment with gospel singer Kirk Franklin during Monday night's event.

Franklin opened the gala with a prayer and musical performance before stepping into the crowd for a spirited dance with Allen, according to coverage of the event. The gala, held at the Hollywood Palladium, celebrates Black changemakers across entertainment, business and culture.

Allen, 71, has become a recurring presence in viral dance clips in recent years, including a widely shared moment with Tom Cruise at a pre-Governors Awards event.

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