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Red Carpet Recap: Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV

The Paley Center for Media hosted a star-studded tribute to African-American achievements in television. The evening was also a celebration the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and the 35th anniversary of BET. From Oprah Winfrey to Kerry Washington, here's your red carpet recap.
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington attends the The Paley Center For Media hosts a tribute to African-American achievements in television at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union at the Paley Center for Media Hosts a Tribute to African American Achievements in Television at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
The Paley Center for Media
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Michael Strahan and Oprah Winfrey

Michael Strahan and Oprah Winfrey at the Paley Center for Media Hosts a Tribute to African American Achievements in Television at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
The Paley Center for Media
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Gladys Knight

Singer Gladys Knight attends A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television hosted by The Paley Center For Media at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Cicely Tyson

Actress Cicely Tyson attends A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television hosted by The Paley Center For Media at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Tracee Ellis Ross

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross attends the The Paley Center For Media hosts a tribute to African-American achievements in television at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Phylicia Rashad

Actress Phylicia Rashad attends A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television hosted by The Paley Center For Media at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Shemar Moore

Shemar Moore attends the The Paley Center For Media hosts a tribute to African-American achievements in television at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Kelly McCreary

Kelly McCreary attends A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television hosted by The Paley Center For Media at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba attends A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television hosted by The Paley Center For Media at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Brandy Norwood

Entertainer Brandy Norwood attends A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television hosted by The Paley Center For Media at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick attends A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television hosted by The Paley Center For Media at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson attends A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television hosted by The Paley Center For Media at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Gayle King

Gayle King attends A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television hosted by The Paley Center For Media at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Lee Daniels

Producer Lee Daniels attends A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television hosted by The Paley Center For Media at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. (

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Carla Hall

Chef Carla Hall attends the The Paley Center For Media hosts a tribute to African-American achievements in television at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Cheryl Wills

Cheryl Wills attends A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television hosted by The Paley Center For Media at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. (

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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Alicia Quarles

Alicia Quarles attends The Paley Center for Media hosts a Tribute to African-American Achievements in Television at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Paley Center Hosts Tribute to African-Americans on TV
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