Earlier this week, TV One announced that the 22nd Annual Trumpet Awards will air on Sunday, April 20, at 8 p.m. EST.
For decades, the awards ceremony has highlighted the accomplishments of men and women who have made significant moves in fields like religion, politics, public service, sports and entertainment.
This year’s event, hosted by Laz Alonso and Melissa De Sousa will also include performances from “Glee’s” Amber Riley, R&B sensation Avant, SVW, Donnie McClurkin, Smokie Norful, Raheem DeVaughn, Kid N’ Play and others.
Honorees of the highly anticipated night include:
Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff – Award-Winning Producers and Song Writers
DeVon Franklin – Senior Vice President, Columbia Tristar Pictures
Alfre Woodard – Academy Award nominated actress
The honorable Kamala Harris – Attorney General of California
Charles J. Ogletree Jr. – Harvard Law Professor
The McKissack Sisters– Co-Presidents, McKissack & McKissack
Steve Pemberton – Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens
Bronner Brothers Family – Entrepreneurs
William Sisters – Entrepreneurs
Will you be watching? – ruthie hawkins/@ruubabie
