Oprah Winfrey celebrates black supremacy at the HBCU Honors.

MIAMI – Recorded live from Miami Black Archives-Historic Lyric Theater, the inaugural HBCU Honors honors eight outstanding graduates of historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) whose groundbreaking achievements have helped change the world. The TV event will premiere on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 on streaming platforms including crackling, plexand LG.

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Emmy® award-winning producer and actress Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Game) hosts a star-studded black tie party that unapologetically celebrates the greatness of HBCU. She is proud to have graduated with honors Howard University.

The Starry Night of Black Perfection includes tributes, awards presentations, musical performances and special guests. Oprah Winfrey, Reverend Al Sharptonand Payne House by Tyler Perry star Cassie Davis.

Oprah Winfrey - HBCU Honors
Oprah Winfrey

“I am so proud to be joining you all in this first HBCU Honors Celebration as a proud HBCU alumnus. I have experienced first hand how rewarding and valuable an HBCU education is…and I am honored to give and support throughout my career,” said Oprah Winfrey, talk show host, television producer, actress, writer and philanthropist. “I want to personally acknowledge all of the first recipients, especially Dr. Glenda Glover of my alma mater TSU, as our HBCU Honors Alumnus of the Year as they all certainly did an important job of ensuring that these institutions continue to create safe spaces for excellence. to flourish. I also want to thank you – Michelle Bailey and Jessica Garrett Modkins – for your work in creating this special event,” added the innovative media executive.

Notable HBCU alumni

From famous trailblazers and innovators to hidden personalities, the first awards feature outstanding HBCU alumni who epitomize black excellence. Breaking the glass ceiling to reach the top in their fields, these titans are leaders in aviation, innovation, media and entertainment, entrepreneurship, business, public service and academia.

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“Our stories matter and need to be told through the lens of our culture,” said North Carolina A&T alumnus Jessica Garrett Modkins, executive producer and awards director. “As a fourth generation HBCU graduate, we needed to host an awards ceremony to highlight the greatness and impact of HBCU like never before.” — CEO & Founder hip rock star continuation.

First laureates:

Viewers will also be able to enjoy musical performances by the Morehouse College alumnus and Grammy® nominated artist. canton jonesaward-winning Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcatsas well as the acclaimed HBCU National Choir “105 Voices of History”, which according to Renata Roy, visionary and founder of the choir, is “the first and only HBCU National Choir in the country”.

In partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Foundation (TMCF), HBCU Honors raises awareness of the greatness of HBCU while raising the necessary funds (text TMCF to 41444) to ensure students reach their goal of graduating from HBCU. George F. SpencerTMCF Development Director talks about the mission of the organization and its scientists at the awards ceremony.

HBCU Pride

Spelman alum Michelle M. Bailey, creator of HBCU Honors and co-executive producer, stated, “The purpose of the awards ceremony is not just to recognize outstanding HBCU alumni.” As part of the pride of the HBCU, the award was created with a multipurpose purpose. “But this [HBCU Honors] it is also an opportunity to support future honorees… HBCU students who are our next generation leaders.” – Former BET Networks The senior vice president continued.

HBCU Honors is supported in partnership with Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMMCVB), which is the official, accredited sales and marketing organization for Greater Miami and Miami Beach.

In addition, HBCU Honors is supported in partnership with APEX Ventures, a deep tech and medical venture capital firm led by founders with diverse backgrounds who share the same mission: “Create the next generation of the world’s leading companies. “.

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