Honorees include Dave Chappelle (Cultural Icon Award), BenCrump (Justice Icon Award), Allyson Felix (Sports IconAward), Jennifer Hudson (Trailblazer Icon Award), PattiLaBelle (Music Icon Award), Queen Latifah (Television IconAward), Norman Lear (Champion Award), Alena AnaleighMcQuarter (Young Icon Award), Don Peebles (Business IconAward), Tyler Perry (ICON Award), Robert F. Smith(Philanthropy Award) and Kenan Thompson (Comedy Icon Award).Also, the special features musical performances by YolandaAdams, Tyrese, Fantasia and Patti LaBelle. Greg Phillinganesserves as musical director, and DJ Kiss acts as both D.J. andannouncer for the awards special.
