The third Annual HBCU Honors, offered by BET, introduced an unforgettable celebration of tradition, legacy and achievement to the Duke Ellington Faculty of the Arts because the 2025 manufacturing taped in Washington, D.C.
This yr’s ceremony paid tribute to 3 towering figures whose affect spans generations: Pastor Shirley Caesar (Lifetime Achievement Award), David Banner (Cultural Impression Award) and Janice Bryant Howroyd (Visionary Founder Award). The night featured highly effective performances from Jekalyn Carr, Y’Anna Crawley, Raheem DeVaughn, MAJOR., Gabby Samone, DJ QuickSilva, J. Ivy and Tarrey Torae. The occasion additionally celebrated the Morgan State College Choir, whereas weaving collectively gospel, soul, spoken phrase and HBCU musical custom. The vitality continued with appearances by presenters Lance Gross, Shaun Robinson and Fawn Weaver, who helped information this system’s tributes and storytelling.
Along with honoring right now’s trailblazers, the present spotlighted the following era via the HBCU Honors Rising Star Expertise Search, sponsored by Google, saying its 2025 finalists and celebrating scholar innovation throughout media, manufacturing and digital storytelling. Neighborhood was entrance and middle all through the night time, together with devoted segments honoring the Divine 9 and recognizing World AIDS Day via a partnership with Gilead Sciences. With its mix of artistry, advocacy and HBCU delight, the 2025 ceremony stands as one of many franchise’s most inspiring editions but.
HBCU Honors premieres Sunday, November 30 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her.
Celeb Shirley Caesar, a staple of the gospel scene for many years, receives the “Dwelling Legend Award” on the HBCU Honors in Washington, D.C.
(AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall) Actress and Comic Kym Whitley hosts HBCU Honors for the second time. (AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall) Proven right here, Michelle M. Bailey founder and CEO of the HBCU Honors Basis (proper), Dorinda Walker the inspiration’s government director, and Board Chair Michele Ghee (left).
(AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall) Actor Lance Gross, a Howard College alum, makes an look on the HBCU Honors.(AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall) Jamie and Eran Tyler from Love and Marriage DC attend the ceremony.
(AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall) Dr. Brandy Jackson, of the Howard College Faculty of Training, arrives on the occasion. (AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall)
HBCU Honors Rising Star Expertise Search Winner Ronald Johnson who’s a Coppin State grad.
(AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall) Grammy award profitable artist Clifford Joseph “T.I.” Harris Jr.(left) shares a second with longtime pal, collaborator and Grammy nominated artist, David Banner, a Southern College alumn and recipient of the Cultural Impression Award. (AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall)
Baltimore-based American Idol finalist, Gabby Samone, takes to the HBCU Honors stage. (AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall)
Grammy nominated artist, Main, makes an look on the pink carpet.
(AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall) Grammy award profitable artist Jekalyn Carr performs for the group. (AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall)
Meshelle “Indie Mother of Comedy” Foreman warms up the viewers. (AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall)
Proven right here, Iron “Bang” Paylor, recording artist and celeb choreographer.
(AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall) Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Raheem DeVaughn performs reside on the HBCU Honors. (AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall)
These in attendance for the 2025 HBCU Honors have a good time the way forward for Black tradition by shining a lightweight on those that uplift the neighborhood. (AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall)
Janice Bryant Howroyd, a California State College grad, receives the Visionary Founder Award for her work as founding father of The ActOne Group.
(AFRO Photographs / Patricia McDougall)
