The city of Atlanta was the host to the 2015 Triumph Awards! The National Action Network (NAN) and Reverend Al Sharpton partnered with TV One to present the first-ever television broadcast of the awards show hosted by Actress and Philanthropist Tichina Arnold.
The ceremony was filed for the TV One network and recognized the positive impact this year’s honorees have made upon society. Among the honorees were civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery; award-winning singer and humanitarian John Legend; recording artist and philanthropist Tyrese Gibson; Emmy-award® winning comedienne, actress and producer Wanda Sykes; and Chief Diversity Officer and Global Director of Education and External Relations for Intel Rosalind Hudnell.
Estelle and Jazmine Sullivan also graced the stage to perform for the honorees and attendees. The awards special will premiere exclusively on TV One this October.
The 2015 Triumph Awards presented by National Action Network and TV One recognizes distinguished individuals and corporations in civil rights, the arts, entertainment, education, business and sports. Honorees have made a positive impact on society by utilizing their talents and resources to help those within under-resourced communities.
National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality or gender.
Check out some of the photos from the event and be sure to catch the show when it airs on TV One this fall.
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