CBS has set a date for Byron Allen presents theGrio Awards particular the place African-American excellence is honored. Co-hosted by Sheryl Underwood from The Discuss and Taye Diggs, the two-hour award present will air on Saturday, Nov. 26 beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
Honorees embrace Dave Chappelle (Cultural Icon Award), Ben Crump (Justice Icon Award), Allyson Felix (Sports activities Icon Award), Jennifer Hudson (Trailblazer Icon Award), Patti LaBelle (Music Icon Award), Queen Latifah (Tv Icon Award), Norman Lear (Champion Award), Alena Analeigh McQuarter (Younger Icon Award), Don Peebles (Enterprise Icon Award), Tyler Perry (ICON Award), Robert F. Smith (Philanthropy Award) and Kenan Thompson (Comedy Icon Award).
The particular options musical performances by Yolanda Adams, Tyrese, Fantasia and Patti LaBelle. Greg Phillinganes serves as musical director, and DJ Kiss acts as each D.J. and announcer for the awards particular.
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“I created ‘theGrio Awards’ to have fun and amplify African-American excellence and the unbelievable champions from different communities who really help us,” stated Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group.
“As a toddler, sturdy, constructive African-American icons comparable to Berry Gordy, Jr., Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali and Martin Luther King, Jr. helped me see myself otherwise and adjusted the trajectory of my life. Celebrating and amplifying iconic people is one thing we will by no means do sufficient of, particularly for our youngsters.”
