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Sign up for our acclaimed free newsletter Editorially Black with the top Racial Equity stories of the day to your inbox! On Tuesday June 11, philanthropists, leaders in business, and entertainers convened to celebrate The Apollo’s 90th anniversary at their largest annual fundraising Spring Benefit 2024, which raised over $3 million for the historic organization. The Apollo recently completed its first-ever expansion with the Apollo Stages at The Victoria and the fundraiser should go a long way to assist in the financing of their ambitious plans.
Hosted by comedian and actress, Kym Whitley, the organization went hard in the paint with the honorees for this landmark year. Firstly, multi-platinum, superstar Usher was blessed with the Icon Award. The plaudits continue to fall into place for Usher after beginning the year by performing the Halftime show at the 2024 Super Bowl where he gave a subtle nod to fellow Apollo legends Marvin, Michael and Stevie as he now joins them in the pantheon of music immortality.