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Tyler Perry Delivers Passionate Plea to 'Refuse Hate' While Accepting Humanitarian Award at 2021 Oscars
Tyler Perry was honored for his humanitarian work yet again on Sunday. The celebrated media mogul was presented with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2021 Oscars, and Perry shared an inspirational message in his acceptance speech.Viola Davis was tasked with presenting the award, and the celebrated actress introduced Perry by highlighting the many charitable efforts that earned Perry the prestigious honor.«My great friend, filmmaker, and philanthropist, Tyler Perry, personifies empathy,» Davis shared. «Tyler knows what it is to be hungry, to be without a home, to feel unsafe and uncertain.