TV One 20th Anniversary Celebration Kick-Off

The Knockturnal attended TV One’s 20th anniversary and celebrated the network’s milestone through its diverse content. President of the Network, Michelle Rice shared a few words during the press conference while giving CEO Alfred Liggins III his flowers. 

“Alfred is an amazing leader, this is his vision and also been his vision to continue to diversify,” Rice stated. “This Network is for us, by us, and we’re not going to let other people write our history.” 

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TV One is home to a few hit original shows and is set to roll out an array of special programming which viewers would have to stay tuned for. 

During the reception, they also announced the 6th Annual Urban One Honors lineup: 

GRAMMY and EMMY Award-winning singer, Mary J. Blige, will be recognized as the prestigious “Entertainment Icon Honoree”. Followed by Dionne Warwick, recognized as the Lifetime Achievement Honoree; Chlöe, celebrated as the Generation Next Honoree; Frankie Beverly, honored as a Living Legend; and Donald Lawrence, acclaimed for his Inspirational Impact. We can also expect to see A star-studded lineup of performers and presenters like Teyana Taylor, Bebe Winans, Damon Little, Angie Stone, and October London to name a few. GRAMMY Award-winning singer and actress LeToya Luckett will return to host the Urban One Honor’s “Backstage Pass,” featuring exclusive interviews with the show’s honorees, performers, and presenters.

The two-hour “URBAN ONE HONORS: Best in Black” event premieres during Black History Month on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 8p/7c, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.