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The Ken Knight Awards, named after well known journalist and media pioneer Ken Knight, will take place on Tonight - September 8th, honoring black journalists, podcasters, anchors and more.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Floridant -- The celebration of Black History is an opportunity for our community to celebrate our trailblazers and our current and future leaders. Curated by Obi Umunna, Esq., Managing Partner of Umunna Legal Group, this event will honor the men and women that fight for the truth, transparency, and leadership. "Black media and black journalists are an integral part to telling black stories correctly, '' said Umunna.
The namesake of the awards, Ken Knight is credited with starting a movement in which African Americans asked for more of their music and announcements to be aired. Mr. Knight initiated training programs to prepare other African Americans for careers in broadcasting. He originated the Ken Knight Show which was the first African American television show in Jacksonville.
This year's award recipients are:
On September 8th, Umunna Legal Group along with our sponsors Florida Blue™ and VyStar™ are hosting the third edition of the "Ken Knight Awards" to award and honor black men and women in all areas of media in Jacksonville. The evening will bring together journalists, anchors, reporters, on-air personalities, producers, influencers, sales and marketing professionals.
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This year's host will be Ken Knight Award recipient Dawn Lopez. Dinner is catered by Khloe's Kitchen. The event is presented in coordination with AA Couture Events, LLC and Sauti Plus, LLC. This year's celebration will take place at 6:30 at Jessie Ball duPont Center, 40 E. Adams St Jacksonville, FL 32202.
For all inquiries, contact Tabitha Higgs at Tabitha@sautiplus.com. Additional information available at www.kenknightawards.com.
The namesake of the awards, Ken Knight is credited with starting a movement in which African Americans asked for more of their music and announcements to be aired. Mr. Knight initiated training programs to prepare other African Americans for careers in broadcasting. He originated the Ken Knight Show which was the first African American television show in Jacksonville.
This year's award recipients are:
- Lawrence Jacobs, First Black news anchor at WJXT - Channel 4
- Sylvia Perry, Current Publisher and Daughter of Rita Perry, Founder of the Jacksonville Free Press
- Shelton Hull, Folio Weekly
- Everette "Easy E" Eason, 93.3 The Beat Jamz WJBT FM
- Deborah McDuffie, First Woman Composer/Producer in the Advertising Industry
- Rob Sweeting WJXT Channel 4 anchor since 1985
- Angela Spears, First Coast News
- Bo Harris, Action News Jax
On September 8th, Umunna Legal Group along with our sponsors Florida Blue™ and VyStar™ are hosting the third edition of the "Ken Knight Awards" to award and honor black men and women in all areas of media in Jacksonville. The evening will bring together journalists, anchors, reporters, on-air personalities, producers, influencers, sales and marketing professionals.
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This year's host will be Ken Knight Award recipient Dawn Lopez. Dinner is catered by Khloe's Kitchen. The event is presented in coordination with AA Couture Events, LLC and Sauti Plus, LLC. This year's celebration will take place at 6:30 at Jessie Ball duPont Center, 40 E. Adams St Jacksonville, FL 32202.
For all inquiries, contact Tabitha Higgs at Tabitha@sautiplus.com. Additional information available at www.kenknightawards.com.
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