Triumph Awards honor entertainers, others making positive impact
10/9/2015, 8:38 p.m.
Free Press wire report
ATLANTA
John Legend and Tyrese Gibson were among those honored for their positive impact on the community at the Triumph Awards.
Mr. Legend received the Presidential Award for service and humanitarian efforts on the show that was taped in Atlanta and aired Saturday night on TV One.
The Grammy-winning singer was not in attendance, but accepted his award in a pre-taped video sitting alongside the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose National Action Network puts on the show that has been held annually since 2010.
Mr. Gibson received the Entertainer of the Year Award before he performed “Shame.”
Other honorees included the Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, comedian Wanda Sykes and Intel chief diversity officer Rosalind Hudnell.
Other highlights included spoken word from rapper T.I. and performances by Tasha Cobbs, Ledisi, Jazmine Sullivan and Estelle.
Tichina Arnold of “Martin” and “Everybody Hates Chris” fame hosted the show.
