ORLANDO, Fla. — Onyx Magazine is continuing efforts to provide scholarships to high school and college students while at the same time honoring community leaders and trailblazers.

On Saturday night, the magazine held its annual Men of Honor dinner at the Rosen Centre, recognizing 20 men.

Scholarships for more than a half-dozen college and high school students were also awarded.

Each honoree was presented with a “Medal of Honor” and a trophy recognizing the award. 

Onyx Magazine also celebrated a 25-years anniversary. Publisher Rich Black purchased the magazine from the Seays family nearly 10 years ago, offering informative stories and editorials focused primarily on the interests of African Americans and those of the African diaspora.

Spectrum News 13 anchor and investigative reporter Curtis McCloud served as master of ceremony and also received a “Medal of Honor.”.