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Recent Examples of honoree Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is a six-time first-team All-NBA honoree who led the league in scoring last season and once powered the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Last year, North Carolina’s only one-star honoree was Counter- in Charlotte, a tasting menu restaurant that also got a Michelin Green Star for sustainability. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026 The film stars fellow Celebration of Black Cinema & Television honoree Okonedo alongside David Oyelowo, Ayo Edebiri, India Amarteifio and Toheeb Jimoh. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 Entertainment icon Liza Minnelli, also a past honoree, will serve as honorary chair. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 Grassroots Crisis Intervention Executive Director Mariana Izraelson is another honoree. — Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Advertisement Their collection contains nearly a hundred pieces by around 40 artists from the Black diaspora, including fellow honoree Sherald. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 During the reception, honoree and conceptual artist Thomas reflected on the journey to receiving such a distinction and the many people who have guided him. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 The Washington alumnus was a two-time second-team All-Defensive honoree with the Philadelphia 76ers. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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In most instances, the evening culminates with a performance by the awardee.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026
Previous Fashion Icon awardee Tracee Ellis Ross joined the event as a sponsor through her brand Pattern Beauty.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

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The inductees in the Performer category include Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026
The group’s 10 inductees include its original nine members — GZA, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, Method Man, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, RZA, and U-God — as well as Cappadonna, who later became an official member.

— John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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