In spite of a wintry mix in Atlanta earlier in the day, the 24th Annual Trumpet Awards hosted by “The Best Man” and ABC sitcom “Uncle Buck” actress Nia Long and “Think Like A Man Too” and “The Perfect Match” star Terrence J. brought out the who’s who in the areas of religion, politics, public service, law, entrepreneurialism, and entertainment to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta on Saturday, January 23. Honorees, performers and presenters included Ne-Yo, Will Packer, Salt-N-Pepa, George Wallace, the African American Women in the United States Congress, Regina Hall, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, MC Lyte, Tatyana Ali, Michael Ely and Andra Day, among many others.
The Annual Trumpet Awards was created to celebrate and honor African American achievers and those who support the African American experience. The Awards honor accomplishments in diverse fields including law, medicine, business, politics, the Arts, civil rights, sports, entrepreneurship and entertainment.
Enjoy a few Instagram posts shared by attendees below.
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