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Sheryl Lee Ralph to Be Honored With Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at Gotham Television Awards (EXCLUSIVE)


Sheryl Lee Ralph will be honored with the Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at Gotham Television Awards

The Gotham will honor Ralph for continuing to inspire, uplift, and break new ground through her many projects including her work on ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.” The Sidney Poitier Initiative’s mission is to honor the groundbreaking actor, director, and activist by supporting inclusive programs that further the film and media careers of students, professionals, and organizations from underrepresented backgrounds. She went on to work on films including “The Mighty Quinn” starring opposite Denzel Washington, “Mistress” with Robert De Niro, “To Sleep with Anger” with Danny Glover, and “The Distinguished Gentleman” with Eddie Murphy.

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