Best In Black: Dionne Warwick, Frankie Beverly, Chlöe & More To Be Honored At The 6th Annual Urban One Honors

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ONE
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Urban
One
Honors

The
‘Urban
One
Honors’
have
returned!
The
6th
annual
show
is
set
to
tape
on
Saturday,
January
20th
at
the
Coca-Cola
Roxy
in
Atlanta,
GA.
The
two
hour
telecast’s
theme
is
“Best
in
Black”
and
premieres
during
Black
History
Month
on
Sunday,
February
25th
on
TV
One
and
simulcast
on
CLEO
TV.
The
Urban
One
Honors
is
the
ultimate
celebration
of
Black
Excellence,
acknowledging
individuals
whose
remarkable
achievements
and
significant
contributions
have
left
an
indelible
mark
on
the
arts,
media,
music
and
the
community.

This
year,
there
is
a
very
distinguished
list
of
recipients.
Legendary
singer,
actress
and
television
host
Dionne
Warwick
will
be
recognized
as
the
Lifetime
Achievement
honoree.
“Have
Mercy”
artist
Chlöe
will
be
celebrated
as
the
Generation
Next
honoree.
The
forever
smooth
Frankie
Beverly
will
be
honored
as
a
Living
Legend
and
Charlotte,
North
Carolina
native
Donald
Lawrence
will
be
recognized
for
his
Inspirational
Impact.

“As
we
unveil
the
lineup
for
this
year’s
‘Urban
One
Honors,’
we
are
delighted
to
highlight
the
incredible
musical
journeys
of
Dionne
Warwick,
Chlöe,
Frankie
Beverly,
and
Donald
Lawrence.
Their
selection
as
honorees
is
a
recognition
of
their
profound
impact
on
both
music
and
culture,
spanning
generations,”
says
Michelle
Rice,
President
of
TV
One
and
CLEO
TV,
”
From
soulful
ballads
to
timeless
contributions
and
contemporary
brilliance,
these
iconic
artists
have
not
only
shaped
the
musical
landscape
but
have
also
contributed
significantly
to
the
cultural
fabric
of
our
society.
Each
honoree
represents
a
unique
chapter
in
the
story
of
music,
and
we
are
honored
to
celebrate
their
enduring
legacies
at
this
year’s
Urban
One
Honors:
Best
In
Black.”

This
year’s
‘Urban
One
Honors’
will
include
electrifying
performances
from
Teyana
Taylor,
Bebe
Winans,
Damon
Little,
Angie
Stone,
and
October
London
with
more
names
to
be
announced
soon.
There
will
also
be
a

R&B
Divas
reunion
featuring
KeKe
Wyatt,
Chanté
Moore,
and
Nicci
Gilbert.
Grammy
Award-winning
singer
LeToya
Luckett
will
return
to
host
the
event’s
“Backstage
Pass,”
featuring
exclusive
interviews
with
the
show’s
honorees,
performers
and
presenters.

Sponsors
for
‘Urban
One
Honors’
include
Ally,
P&G,
Rocket
Mortgage,
Subaru,
Intuit
TurboTax,
Walt
Disney
World
Resort,
and
Walmart.

The
2024
‘Urban
One
Honors:
Best
In
Black’
is
presented
by
TV
One.
This
marks
the
official
kickoff
celebration
for
TV
One’s
20th
Anniversary,
marking
two
decades
of
excellence
in
entertainment.
In
honor
of
this
milestone,
throughout
the
year,
TV
One
is
set
to
roll
out
an
array
of
special
programming,
featuring
curated
retrospectives,
exclusive
behind-the-scenes
content,
and
a
series
of
commemorative
events.
As
part
of
the
festivities,
viewers
can
anticipate
engaging
interviews
with
key
figures
who
have
shaped
the
network’s
journey
and
showcase
of
iconic
moments
that
have
defined
TV
One
over
the
past
20
years.
The
anniversary
celebration
underscores
TV
One’s
commitment
to
delivering
exceptional
content
and
fostering
a
deep
connection
with
its
audience.

‘Urban
One
Honors’
is
produced
for
TV
One
by
James
Seppelfrick
of
The
Cheat
Code.
Marilyn
Gill
is
the
Executive
Producer.
Myriam
Leger
will
serve
as
Director
and
Daniel
Moore
as
Musical
Director.
Kashon
Powell
is
the
Vice
President
of
Programming
for
Radio
One
and
Susan
Henry
is
the
Executive
Producer
in
Charge
of
Production
for
TV
One.