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The
annual
URBAN
ONE
HONORS
are
back
and
they’re
celebrating
the
“Best
in
Black”
with
esteemed
honorees
and
an
R&B
Divas
reunion.
Source:
TV
ONE
/
Urban
One
Honors
This
year’s
magically
melanated
tribute
show
is
premiering
on
Sunday,
February
25,
2024,
on
TV
One
and
simulcast
on
CLEO
TV
after
its
January
20
taping
at
Atlanta’s
Coca-Cola
Roxy.
The
two-hour
telecast
theme
has
a
“Best
in
Black”
theme
as
it
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.
Source:
Urban
One
/
iOne
Digital/Creative
Services
This
year’s
honorees
include
Dionne
Warwick,
recognized
as
the
Lifetime
Achievement
Honoree;
Chlöe,
celebrated
as
the
Generation
Next
Honoree;
Frankie
Beverly,
honored
as
a
Living
Legend,
and
Donald
Lawrence,
acclaimed
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.”
The
URBAN
ONE
HONORS
will
also
include
soul-stirring
performances
from
the
likes
of
Teyana
Taylor,
Bebe
Winans,
Damon
Little,
Angie
Stone,
and
October
London,
as
well
as
an
R&B
Divas
reunion
featuring
KeKe
Wyatt,
Chanté
Moore,
and
Nicci
Gilbert.
GRAMMY™
Award-winning
singer
and
actress
LeToya
Luckett
will
also
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
Music
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.
