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Wayne Brady Hosts 2012 Trumpet Awards
by Kim Ford
Photos: Leon Millette
by Kim Ford
Photos: Leon Millette
Some of America’s finest turned out to witness the celebration of African American achievers.
The famed “Red Carpet” of the Annual Trumpet Awards welcomed an international cast of who’s
who in the areas of religion, politics, public service, law, sports and entertainment.
The 20th Annual Trumpet Awards was hosted by Wayne Brady. The awards show took place at
the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, January 7th in Atlanta.
2012 TRUMPET AWARD recipients:
Presenters for the 20th Annual Trumpet Awards were Sharon Leal (Why Did I Get Married),
Shaun Robinson (Access Hollywood), The OJays, Blair Underwood, and more.
Performers included award-winning recording artists Bilal, Anthony David, Mint Condition,
Raphael Saadiq, Naturally Seven, Kim Burrell; Everette Harp, and Ronnie Laws.
The Trumpet Awards Foundation presented the Spiritual Enlightenment Award at the Prayer
Breakfast at the Hyatt Hotel. Honorees included Collie Burnett, Jr. Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters
(AIB TV); Bishop Andrew J. Ford. II, Ford Memorial Temple; Mrs. Serita Jakes, The Potters
House; Dr. Bernice A. King, Be A King Enterprises; Derrick Lee, Dherico Music; Reverend
Timothy Stewart, Bethel Baptist Church (Nassau); and Dr. John & Mrs. Dorothy Casoria, Trinity
Broadcasting Network. Reverend Natosha Reid Rice, Esq. was the speaker for the occasion.
Maria Saporta, award – winning Journalist, moderated the Race Relations Symposium; panelists
will included Dr. Charles J. Olgetree, Jr, Harvard School of Law; Dr. C. T. Vivian, Civil Rights
Activist; Howard Ross, Cook Ross, Inc; Jeffery Tobias Halter, Y. Women; and Cory “CoCo
Brother” Condray, Radio Personality.
The Trumpet Awards Creator and Executive Producer Xernona Clayton, was the innovative mind
behind the first Trumpet Awards held in 1993.
The Trumpet Awards will air on April 8, 2012 on TV One.
The famed “Red Carpet” of the Annual Trumpet Awards welcomed an international cast of who’s
who in the areas of religion, politics, public service, law, sports and entertainment.
The 20th Annual Trumpet Awards was hosted by Wayne Brady. The awards show took place at
the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, January 7th in Atlanta.
2012 TRUMPET AWARD recipients:
- Earth, Wind, & Fire – Entertainment
- Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr – Medicine
- Tyrese – Pinnicle Award
- Mary Parker – Business
- Mr. & Mrs. Emmitt Smith – Humanitarian
- Rev. C. L. Franklin (accepted by his daughter Aretha Franklin) – Civil Rights Warrior
- Ted Turner - Golden Trumpet
- Mayor Cory A. Booker - Political Leadership
- U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant - Public Service
Presenters for the 20th Annual Trumpet Awards were Sharon Leal (Why Did I Get Married),
Shaun Robinson (Access Hollywood), The OJays, Blair Underwood, and more.
Performers included award-winning recording artists Bilal, Anthony David, Mint Condition,
Raphael Saadiq, Naturally Seven, Kim Burrell; Everette Harp, and Ronnie Laws.
The Trumpet Awards Foundation presented the Spiritual Enlightenment Award at the Prayer
Breakfast at the Hyatt Hotel. Honorees included Collie Burnett, Jr. Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters
(AIB TV); Bishop Andrew J. Ford. II, Ford Memorial Temple; Mrs. Serita Jakes, The Potters
House; Dr. Bernice A. King, Be A King Enterprises; Derrick Lee, Dherico Music; Reverend
Timothy Stewart, Bethel Baptist Church (Nassau); and Dr. John & Mrs. Dorothy Casoria, Trinity
Broadcasting Network. Reverend Natosha Reid Rice, Esq. was the speaker for the occasion.
Maria Saporta, award – winning Journalist, moderated the Race Relations Symposium; panelists
will included Dr. Charles J. Olgetree, Jr, Harvard School of Law; Dr. C. T. Vivian, Civil Rights
Activist; Howard Ross, Cook Ross, Inc; Jeffery Tobias Halter, Y. Women; and Cory “CoCo
Brother” Condray, Radio Personality.
The Trumpet Awards Creator and Executive Producer Xernona Clayton, was the innovative mind
behind the first Trumpet Awards held in 1993.
The Trumpet Awards will air on April 8, 2012 on TV One.
Trumpet Awards founder Xernona Clayton, her former boss Ted Turner and guest.
The Queen of Soul! The newly engaged Aretha Franklin in her Versace gown. She's accepting the
Civil Rights Warrior award for her father, Rev. C. L. Franklin.Vercase
Civil Rights Warrior award for her father, Rev. C. L. Franklin.Vercase
Rev Run is here to present the Pinnacle Award to his mentee, Tyrese. Shhhh...it's a surprise!
Ladies and gentleman...Earth, Wind and Fire! They're an honoree tonight receiving a Trumpet
Awards in the field of entertainment.
Awards in the field of entertainment.
Pastor Paula White annually shows her support. This year she co-hosted the Trumpet Awards dinner
with founder Xernona Clayton the prior evening.
with founder Xernona Clayton the prior evening.
The new president of TV One, Wonya Lucas. She told us about their new programming that will help find
missing African Americans. Gotta love women in media!
missing African Americans. Gotta love women in media!
The handsome and charming Blair Underwood. Nice European cut suit!
Bobby Brown and family. Matching tuxs!
The Braxtons looking lovely in their rainbow of colors.
Prophetess Juanita Bynum looked stunning on the Red Carpet! She's
also a faithful supporter of the Trumpet Awards.
also a faithful supporter of the Trumpet Awards.
Former Executive Vice President of Tyler Perry Studios, Mr. Roger Bobb.
He's currently President at his own company, Bobb Cat Films.
He's currently President at his own company, Bobb Cat Films.
Tyrese and I spoke about what it meant to him to be one of the Trumpet Awards honorees. He serves as
a role model to many young men with his book, 'How Get Out Of Your Own Way'. He looks as great in
person as he does on the big screen!
a role model to many young men with his book, 'How Get Out Of Your Own Way'. He looks as great in
person as he does on the big screen!
The owner of Rolls Royce made his debut in style!
JubileeMag.com publisher, Kim Ford
VIDEO: Check out our drop reel. Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind and Fire, Tyrese, Rev Run, Paula White,
Juanita Bynum, Blair Underwood plus others...just a few supporters of JubileeMag.com.
Juanita Bynum, Blair Underwood plus others...just a few supporters of JubileeMag.com.