About This Video
The 6th Annual Urban One Honors event, titled “Best In Black,” was recorded on January 20th, celebrating significant achievements in arts, media, music, and community. The event featured notable attendees such as CeeLo Green, Nicci Gilbert, Reginae Carter, Yandy Smith-Harris, and Chef Jernard Wells.
During the kickoff of Urban One Honors, Alfred C. Liggins III received a proclamation from Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman, on behalf of the City of Atlanta. This was in recognition of TV One’s 20th Anniversary and the impact of Urban One in enriching the community.
The City of Atlanta further honored TV One and Urban One with The Phoenix Award, the city’s highest accolade, presented by Mayor Andre Dickens at the end of the Red Carpet event.
TV One, marking its 20th Anniversary,
Background & Context
In my years in the music and radio industry, I’ve seen many moments worth celebrating, but the 6th Annual Urban One Honors event, dubbed ‘Best In Black’, was truly momentous. The room was buzzing with energy as Atlanta’s Council President, Doug Shipman, presented Alfred C. Liggins III with a proclamation from the city. It was an emotional moment for the entire Urban One family. This recognition was a testament to the significant contributions Alfred and his team at TVOne and Urban One have made to arts, media, and music. For me, it was a reaffirmation of the importance of our work in uplifting and celebrating Black excellence.
Key Takeaways
- The Urban One Honors event celebrated significant achievements in arts, media, music, and community
- Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman honored Alfred C. Liggins III with a proclamation
- The recognition was an affirmation of the contributions made by Alfred and his team at TVOne and Urban One
- Notable attendees at the event included CeeLo Green, Nicci Gilbert, Reginae Carter, Yandy Smith-Harris, and Chef Jernard Wells
- The event underscores the importance of uplifting and celebrating Black excellence
About Kevin Ross
Kevin Ross is a music and broadcast industry veteran with more than
30 years of firsthand experience spanning radio programming, on-air
talent, record promotion, voice work, publishing, and digital media.
He has worked every side of the business — from the air studio to
the boardroom — and built one of the longest-running digital platforms
dedicated to Black radio and music industry coverage.
30 Plus Years In is where that experience lives on video.
