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5TH ANNUAL URBAN ONE HONORS CELEBRATES ICONS OF THE CULTURE HONORING 13X GRAMMY AWARD WINNER PHARRELL WILLIAMS, 2X GRAMMY AWARD WINNER LL COOL J, GRAMMY AWARD WINNER BOBBY BROWN, NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER DAVID MANN, GRAMMY WINNER TAMELA MANN AND CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS 

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5TH ANNUAL URBAN ONE HONORS CELEBRATES ICONS OF THE CULTURE HONORING 13X GRAMMY AWARD WINNER PHARRELL WILLIAMS, 2X GRAMMY AWARD WINNER LL COOL J, GRAMMY AWARD WINNER BOBBY BROWN, NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER DAVID MANN, GRAMMY WINNER TAMELA MANN AND CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS 

The 5th annual Urban One Honors, is set to premiere on Monday, January 16, 2023Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on TV One and CLEO TV at 7/6C. Under the theme, celebrating “Icons of the Culture,” this year’s show is hosted by R&B singer and actor Tank. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, politics, education, and the community. GRAMMY Award winning singer and actress LeToya Luckett hosts a special backstage pass segment, featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers, and presenters. 

This year’s honorees include, LL Cool J, Bobby Brown, David and Tamela Mann, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Pharrell Williams. Additionally, the ceremony includes a performance by Keke Wyatt; and a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop with DJ Spinderella, Monie Love and Doug E. Fresh. Viewers can also look forward to special appearances by: T.I., Pusha T, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Marvin Sapp, Rev. Runand Lamman Rucker.

URBAN ONE HONORS is Executive Produced by Eric Tomosunas and James Seppelfrick of Swirl Films. Daniel Moore serves as the Musical Director. Marilyn Gill serves as Executive Producer. 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.

Celebrity photographer and disabled Vietnam veteran Jerome Dorn embodies the very definition of resilience. Born in Philadelphia, the fifth of seven children, Dorn stayed focused throughout his youth, eventually obtaining his degree in Criminal Justice. Dorn has worked with the Philadelphia Police Department, Department of Justice, World Wide Detective Agency, and several other high profile security groups. Throughout his successful career, Dorn wrestled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, an aftereffect of his military service. Battling the pain and debilitating effect of PTSD, Dorn found comfort behind the camera. Photography proved to be not only therapeutic, but life changing as well. Dorn picked up his first camera in 1970 while serving in Vietnam and knew instantly that behind the lens was where he belonged. His shooting style and photographs were special, generating a buzz in the industry. In 1985, he began his career in photojournalism, working in a variety of genres. Dorn’s credentials include fashion, lifestyle photography, photojournalism, and celebrity/red carpet coverage. Working with MSNBC, Jet Magazine, and major publications in Philadelphia and around the country, Dorn has had the honor of capturing the images of hundreds of notable celebrities and politicians including President Barack Obama, George Bush Jr, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Maya Angelou, Jesse Jackson, Rihanna, Snoop Dog, Will Smith, and Tyler Perry. Photography has sent Dorn around the globe, inspiring his passion for civil activism. In 1995, Dorn assembled and led a group of forty-two men to the Million Man March. Together, they spent five days walking from Philadelphia to Washington DC. In his travels, Dorn observed a common theme amongst the youth of the world. Many of the children he encountered seemed lost. Understanding that opportunities for at-risk youth are minimal, Dorn was inspired to make a difference. Established by Dorn in 2011, InDaHouseMedia was built on the idea that there is room in the house for everyone. With InDaHouseMedia, Dorn’s mission is to provide the future generation with positive direction through sports, music, and photography.

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