Cynthia Erivo will debut her performance as Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic biographic television anthology series’ Genius: Aretha’ at 9 pm ET.
The
Toyota Champion Award will be presented to actress
Holly Robinson-Peete for her tireless work with the HollyRod Foundation co-founded with her husband, retired NFL quarterback
Rodney Peete. The foundation provides “medical, physical, and emotional support” to individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and families of children with autism. The HollyRod4kids initiative assists families affected by autism by providing resources to improve the lives of children diagnosed with the disorder. Recently diagnosed with Autism at 31,
Morgan Harper Nichols, acclaimed artist and poet will perform special tribute during the ceremony.