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The celebs have been out at Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood 2025 which celebrated the profound impression and legacy of male artists who’ve reworked storytelling and illustration in leisure.
This 12 months’s honorees included Blair Underwood, Cliff ‘Technique Man’ Smith, J. Alphonse Nicholson, and Omar J. Dorsey who exemplify excellence, innovation, and cultural affect of their impactful artwork.
Blair Underwood was honored with the Legacy Achievement Award for his enduring 40-year profession the place he portrayed multi-dimensional Black characters that cemented his legacy as an influential storyteller and cultural icon.
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Cliff ‘Technique Man’ Smith was honored with the Vanguard Award which is offered to a trailblazer who has redefined the leisure trade by way of innovation, versatility, and an unwavering dedication to illustration.
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J. Alphonse Nicholson (recognized for his Emmy-worthy efficiency as Lil Murda in P-Valley) was honored with the Rising Icon Award which acknowledges an rising star whose extraordinary expertise and rising physique of labor sign a transformative future in leisure.
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Omar J. Dorsey (recognized for highly effective performances in When They See Us and Queen Sugar) was honored for his Empowerment in Leisure Award for uplift various voices and foster inclusivity within the trade by way of advocacy and storytelling.
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“For over 15 years, UPTOWN has proudly celebrated Black excellence in Hollywood, shining a highlight on the trailblazing creatives and executives—each in entrance of and behind the digital camera—whose contributions to movie and tv might not all the time obtain the popularity they deserve,” mentioned Len Burnett, co-Founding father of UPTOWN Journal.
“The unique goal of this Oscar Week occasion was to raise and honor Black expertise, guaranteeing their artistry, affect, and impression are acknowledged on a grand stage. This 12 months, we proceed that custom by specializing in males whose work is deeply revered inside our tradition and past—visionaries who will not be solely shaping the trade right now but in addition constructing lasting legacies for future generations.”
Hosted by Chris Spencer and famed wellness influencer Tai Beauchamp, the invite-only occasion introduced out notable attendees Warren G, Holly Robinson Peete, Novi Brown, Mario Van Peebles and his son, Mandela, Bel-Air star Jimmy Akingbola, Bevy Smith, and ABFF Founders Jeff and Nicole Friday.
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Take a look at our crimson carpet interviews with Technique Man, Blair Underwood, Holly Robinson Peete, and extra beneath:
What are your favourite movie/TV moments from the honorees? Inform us down beneath and revel in a Queen’s Courtroom replace from Holly Robinson Peete and extra on the flip.
