Tuskegee University alumnus, syndicated radio personality and founder of Tom Joyner Foundation Tom Joyner is set to receive the Humanitarian Award at the 15th annual BET Awards.

Born in Tuskegee, Alabama and having two parents who were graduates of historically black colleges, Joyner attended Tuskegee Institute, graduating with a degree in sociology in 1971. He has helmed weekday mornings on The Tom Joyner Show since the '90s, drawing more than 8 million listeners. Establishing the Tom Joyner Foundation in 1989, Joyner has raised more than $60 million to help students attending or to attend historically black colleges and universities.

Watch Tom Joyner accepted his award as well as join in to celebrate when the BET Awards, hosted by Tracee Ellis and Anthony Anderson air on June 28 at 8pm ET/PT.

The D.J's Music Site HBCU Campaign Fund stand in commending Mr. Joyner on his distinguish accomplishment and his tremendous work and contribution for historically black colleges and universities!

You can watch the clip here with Tom Joyner which reflects on over five decades of his radio career and activism called BET Awards: On  Air With Tom Joyner.

Clip: Tom Joyner reflects on over five decades of his radio career and activism. Season 2015