Tichina Arnold to Host Al Sharpton's 2016 Triumph Awards

Hosted by Tichina Arnold, The 2016 Triumph Awards presented by National Action Network and TV One recognizes distinguished individuals and corporations in civil rights, the arts, entertainment, education, business and sports. Honorees have made a positive impact on society by utilizing their talents and resources to help those within under-resourced communities.

The show is taped in front of a live audience at Atlanta's Tabernacle concert hall on Sunday, September 18 at 6pm ET and will honor Sean "Diddy" Combs, SPIKE Lee, Jermaine Dupri, Attorney Benjamin Crump and FedEx executive Gina Adams among others. Performances and appearances by Nick Cannon, Fantasia, Eric Benet, Joe, BJ the Chicago Kid, Ron and Joy Winans, V. Bozeman, Jekalyn Carr, NAN Chairman Reverend Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson; Martin LUTHER King, III, JB Smoove, Dionne Warwick, Marc Lamont Hill, Kandi Burruss, Dondre Whitfield, Angel McCoughtry, Erica Ash and featuring Mothers of the Movement: Sybrina Fulton, Gwen Carr, Leslie McSpadden and Esaw Snipes Garner. Additional participants to be announced at a later date.

The 2016 Triumph Awards will air on TV One on Sunday, October 2 at 7pm ET and encore at 9pm ET.