SILVER SPRING, Md. – TV One today announced the inaugural
television broadcast of The 2015 Triumph Awards presented by Reverend Al
Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will air on Saturday, October 3 at 8PM/ET.
Filmed in
Atlanta, GA and hosted by Tichina Arnold, this ceremony
recognizes the triumphant impact this year’s honorees have made on our
society.
Recording artist and philanthropist Tyrese Gibson was presented the
Entertainer of the Year honor by Martin Luther King III and received a
special message from friend and fellow entertainer Ludacris.
With a body
of work as a civil rights
leader, activist and minister spanning over eight decades, Rev. Dr.
Joseph Echols Lowery received the Chairman’s Award for Historic &
Transformative Service from NAN’s Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson and Rev. Al
Sharpton.
Emmy® winning comedienne, actress and producer
Wanda Sykes received the Activism in the Arts honor for her years of
service to youth homelessness and engagement within the LGBT community.
Chief Diversity Officer and Global Director of Education and External
Relations for Intel, Rosalind Hudnell was presented
the honor of Corporate Executive of the Year in support of her
distinguished leadership within the corporate sector.
The night’s final
honor, the President’s Award for Service and Humanitarian Efforts, was
presented to John Legend for his work as a vocal champion
for social justice who gave the audience a special treat during his
acceptance speech by singing “Wake Up Everybody” before turning it over
to Tichina Arnold to close the show.
The star-studded event included appearances by presenters Afemo
Omilami, Carl Payne, Danielle Nicolet, Darrin Henson, Donnie Simpson,
Nicole Beharie, Soledad O’Brien, Richard Lawson, Patrik-Ian Polk and
Terri J. Vaughn. Legendary hip-hop
artist Chubb Rock served as announcer during the show.
Source: The National Action Network
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