John Legend and Tyrese Gibson were among several honoured for their positive impact on the community at the Triumph Awards.

The All Of Me singer received the Presidential Award for service and humanitarian efforts at the ceremony in Atlanta. John was not in attendance, but accepted his award in a pre-taped video sitting alongside civil rights activist, the Rev Al Sharpton.

The show recognised each individual for their positive impact on society by utilising their talents and resources to help those within under-resourced communities.

Fast & Furious star Tyrese was presented the entertainer of the year award by Martin Luther King III, the son of the slain civil rights leader. After the singer was given the award, he took the stage to perform his single Shame.

The Rev Joseph E Lowery received the Chairman’s Award for historic & transformative service as a civil rights leader. Comedian Wanda Sykes was given the Activism in the Arts honour for years of service to youth homelessness and engagement within the LGBT community.

Intel chief diversity officer Rosalind Hudnell was presented with the Corporate Executive of the Year.

Actress Tichina Arnold of the STARZ’s series Survivor’s Remorse hosted the show.

Rapper TI delivered a spoken word piece titled United We Stand, urging youth to not lose focus and talking about the meaning behind the Black Lives Matter movement that arose in response to the police killings of unarmed blacks.

Along with Tyrese, other performers included Tasha Cobbs, Ledisi, Jazmine Sullivan and Estelle. The Youth Ensemble of Atlanta unveiled Put Your Guns Up, a tribute recounting the victims of unfortunate deaths as a result of gun violence.

Grammy-winning jazz artist and producer Robert Glasper was the show’s musical director of the house band. Chante Moore and R&B singer Stokley Williams performed in a duet, singing a rendition of Donny Hathaway’s classic song Someday We’ll All Be Free.