TV One salutes the accomplishments of Black Americans who have succeeded against immense odds in the premiere of The 17th Annual Trumpet Awards. Tune in on Easter Sunday as business visionary, Michael V. Roberts is recognized alongside a prestigious list of honorees including, media mogul/actress Raven-Symone, television executive/TV One CEO, Johnathan Rodgers, the Rev. Paula White, actor/comedian, Chris Tucker, and the Tuskegee Airmen, to name a few. Roberts received the once-in-a-lifetime salute for his contributions, dedication and remarkable achievements in business. Judge Glenda Hatchett, Keisha Cole, En Vogue, Raheem Devine, Regina Belle and Tom Joyner were among the presenters and performers who came together to honor Roberts and this year’s recipients.
One of the highlights of this year’s broadcast includes Roberts accepting the award on behalf of his family, his 76 companies and nearly 1000 employees. As part of his riveting acceptance speech, Roberts shared, “I am proud to receive this very special award. As a father of four, three having completed law school and my baby in her second year of law school, I don't want you to judge me on the hundreds of millions of dollars I have made, rather you judge me on how I'm raising my babies...”
Additionally, Roberts urged America to not be swayed by the dismal depiction of today’s economy, but to instead find and focus on the opportunities that lie within a declining economy. “We can do so much more when we eliminate the fear of failure. What is that anyway? Fear is merely a mental construct. We can do so much more if we pursue our dreams and aspirations.”
About the 17th Annual Trumpet Awards
The Trumpet Awards often referred to as the “Oscars” for Black America attracted a star-studded crowd and was hosted by comedian Sherri Shepherd and actor Anthony Anderson. The ceremony was broadcast from the magnificent Cobb Center in Atlanta, and the evening’s festivities included a star-studded red carpet pre-show event, followed by the awards ceremony. The annual Trumpet Awards acknowledge the accomplishments of men and women who have significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life for all.
About Michael V. Roberts
Michael V. Roberts is recognized as one of the most successful African-American businessmen in the country. He is also a highly-sought after speaker and author of the popular book, Action Has No Season: Strategies and Secrets to Gaining Wealth and Authority. Forbes, Business Week, Black Enterprise, and several other major outlets have recognized Roberts and the Roberts Companies for outstanding achievements in business. Roberts continues to speak across the country, inspiring individuals to take Action while offering practical, how-to-strategies and real life experiences chronicled in his best-selling book.
About the Roberts Companies
Michael alongside his brother and business partner, Steven Roberts have created and built world-class businesses around the country. The two have amassed $900 million empire that includes the largest African-American owned and operated hotel group, the largest non-public communications tower company, a private jet aviation company, the first all green, inner-city, single family residential development, the largest 100 percent African-American, a full-service PR and Branding firm, the largest African-American owned broadcast company, strip shopping centers, loft apartments, office buildings, a 1550 seat theater, a hotels group, a construction management and consulting firm, and the largest, most diverse mixed use real estate development group with residential, retail & commercial developments in St. Louis, the Bahamas and throughout the US.
Action Has No Season: Strategies and Secrets to Gaining Wealth and Authority can be purchased on Amazon.com.
