Overview

• The second Annual TheGrio Awards, celebrating African American excellence and achievements across various fields, was recorded in Beverly Hills and will air on CBS on Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.
• The diverse list of honorees for 2023 includes cultural icons such as Mariah Carey, Don Cheadle, Misty Copeland, and Eddie Murphy, as well as influential figures like Doctor Kizzmekia S Corbett-Helaire, Tamron Hall, Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Al Sharpton, and Denzel Washington.
• Among the specific awards, Mariah Carey received the Music Icon Award, Don Cheadle was honored with the Environmental Champion Icon Award, and Misty Copeland was awarded the Trailblazer Icon Award.
• The event featured performances from top artists, including Boyz II Men, Jennifer Hudson, Patti LaBelle, Coco Jones, Smokey Robinson and DJ Kiss.
• TheGrio Awards, co-produced by Allen Media Group and Backhand Productions, aim to celebrate and amplify African-American excellence and the contributions of iconic individuals from other communities who support them, according to founder, chairman, and CEO of Allen Media Group, Byron Allen.