Actor Sidney Poitier and bluesman B.B. King among Kennedy Center honorees in D.C.

From: Jet | Date: December 18, 1995 | Copyright information

Poitier and King were among five Americans who were recently lauded for their lifetime contributions to the arts at the 18th annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC. Peers of both Poitier and King paid tribute.

Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier and blues legend B.B. King were among the five American artists honored recently at the 18th annual Kennedy Center Honors gala in the nation's capital.

Cited for their lifetime contributions to the arts, Poitier, King, danc...

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