Stacey Merino performs at the Stomp the City Iconic Awards gala, which is designed to heighten awareness about and raise funds to help local nonprofits combat gun violence, domestic violence and other Memphis social ills. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender)

The second annual Stomp the City Iconic Awards unfolded in Memphis at the Cannon Center last weekend.

Michael Dockery (left), creator of the Stomp the City Iconic Awards, looks on during this light-hearted moment on stage. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender)

Created by Michael Dockery, president of Telecast Media Group, the Stomp the City Iconic Awards are envisioned as a tool to heighten awareness about and raise funds to help local nonprofits combat gun violence, domestic violence and other Memphis social ills.

Addressing such problems, particularly gun violence, does not always start with elected officials or in the church said Dockery in a recent interview.

“We’ve got to address gun violence in our homes,” said Dockery. 

State Rep. London Lamar during the Silver Screen Award presentation to Lisa Raye. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender)

The honored guests included Lisa Raye (Iconic Silver Screen Award), Clifton Powell (Iconic Lifetime Achievement Award) and Vickie Winans.

Among the performers featured at the gala event were Ruff Endz, Troupe, Hi-Five and Sir Charles, Trillville, Gangsta Black and Lil G from the R&B group Silk.

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