TV One will air the inaugural URBAN ONE HONORS on Thursday, February 28 at 8/7C, immediately followed by an encore presentation at 10/9C.
The stellar show, hosted by comedian and REACH Media Syndicated Radio Personality DL Hughley, will honor Jermaine Dupri, April Ryan, Brandy, Tom Joyner, Marvin Sapp, DJ Khaled, June Ambrose, Doc Walker, Shaun King, Benny Pough, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Jade Novah, Dr. Nadia Lopez, Tracy Martin, Sybrina Fulton and Rotimi. Presented by MGM National Harbor and Radio One’s Washington D.C. radio stations Majic 102.3 & 92.7, 93.9 WKYS, Praise 104.1, WOL 1450 & 95.9, Spirit 1340 and The Team 980, the event was developed to acknowledge and honor individuals or organizations that have made an extraordinary impact on society and culture. The awards show was taped live at The Anthem Theater in Washington, DC on December 9, 2018. “All of us at Urban One are dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the very best of us,” said Urban One Founder and Chairperson Cathy Hughes. “We’re providing platforms for urban content. We are in the black people business and proud of it.”Singer Brandy, who is honored with the Cathy Hughes Excellence Award for her commitment to excellence throughout her career, praised Ms. Hughes for “being an inspiration, an example for the culture, for all the people and epitomizing Black Girl Magic.
Musical highlights for the evening include performances from Marvin Sapp, K-Ci of Jodeci, Elle Varner, and viral sensation Avery Sunshine.