LAST YEAR'S SPEECHES

Queen Latifah Hosts a Night Honoring Black Culture
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Queen Latifah Hosts a Night Honoring Black Culture

Queen Latifah welcomes the crowd of nominees and honorees to the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
02/25/2023
Nicco Annan Wins Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
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Nicco Annan Wins Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Nicco Annan accepts the award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series at the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
02/25/2023
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Serena Williams Accepts the Jackie Robinson Sports Award

Serena Williams takes the stage and accepts the Jackie Robinson Sports Award at the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
02/25/2023
Angela Bassett Wins Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
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Angela Bassett Wins Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

Angela Bassett accepts the award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
02/25/2023
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Benjamin Crump Receives the Social Justice Impact Award

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump gives a powerful acceptance speech at the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
02/25/2023
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Angela Bassett Wins Entertainer of the Year

Angela Bassett takes home Entertainer of the Year at the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
02/25/2023
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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union Accept the President's Award

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union give an impassioned speech while accepting the President's Award at the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
02/25/2023
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"Abbott Elementary" Wins Outstanding Comedy Series

Quinta Brunson and the cast of "Abbott Elementary" accept the award for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
02/25/2023
Viola Davis Wins Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
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Viola Davis Wins Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

Viola Davis accepts the trophy for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her work in the film “The Woman King.”
02/25/2023
Bennie G. Thompson Receives the Chairman's Award
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Bennie G. Thompson Accepts the Chairman's Award

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson takes home the Chairman's Award at the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
02/25/2023

BLACK NATIONAL TREASURES

Angela Bassett
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Icon Livin' with Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett's illustrious, multi-decade acting career includes numerous achievements, such as serving as an executive producer and being one of the highest-paid Black actresses on TV.
02/09/2023
Jenifer Lewis
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Icon Livin' - Jenifer Lewis

With a prolific career that includes appearances in over 60 movies and on 400 television shows, Jenifer Lewis proves hard work, determination and authenticity are a winning combination.
01/27/2023
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Jennifer Hudson - From Church Girl to EGOT

With soul-stirring vocals and undeniable acting chops earning her Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards, fans can’t help but put some R-E-S-P-E-C-T on Jennifer Hudson's name.
02/10/2023
Jhené Aiko
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Salute - Jhené Aiko

Over the years, NAACP Image Award-winning singer Jhené Aiko has earned love from fans and critics for her distinct, genre-bending musical style and introspective lyrics.
02/09/2023
Outkast
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Salute - Outkast

Outkast pushed hip hop's boundaries by infusing their music with R&B, jazz, psychedelic, and funk elements, leaving their mark on the industry long after the release of their final album.
01/27/2023

MORE FROM THE NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

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Best Host Moments at the 54th NAACP Image Awards

Queen Latifah commanded the 54th NAACP Image Awards stage as a host with supremely infectious energy, inspirational messages and showstopping musical performances.
03/14/2023
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Style - Best Fashion at the 54th NAACP Image Awards

Janelle Monáe, Viola Davis, Angela Bassett and more big names showed off stunning silhouettes, jewel tones and eye-catching textures on the NAACP Image Awards red carpet.
03/14/2023
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The 54th NAACP Image Awards in 30 Minutes

Enjoy all the lively entertainment from the 54th NAACP Image Awards, cut down to a convenient 30 minutes of highlights and speeches.
03/13/2023
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Enjoy the Fashion of the 54th NAACP Awards

See which celebrities showed out for the 54th NAACP Image Awards, including Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James from "Abbott Elementary," the stars of the 90s classic "The Best Man" and more.
03/13/2023
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Best Speeches at the 54th NAACP Image Awards

Viola Davis refers to her "The Woman King" character in her acceptance speech, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union make a call to action, Angela Bassett honors her fellow nominees and more.
03/10/2023
John Legend pictured on the 54th NAACP Image Awards red carpet, in a black and gold suit.
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Style - Heavy on Men's Fashion at the NAACP Image Awards

Laurence Fishburne, Michael B. Jordan, Marcus Scribner and more fellas bring their swag to the NAACP Image Awards red carpet, rocking a sharp kimono and classic suits with matching shoes.
03/08/2023
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Black Excellence on the 2023 NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet

The red carpet was all about Black excellence.
03/04/2023
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Quinta Brunson Stops By The NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet

Brunson is the creator of ‘Abbott Elementary’.
03/04/2023
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Peep The Fashions From the 2023 NAACP Red Carpet

The red carpet fashions were a sight to behold.
03/04/2023
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Future Proof - Caleb McLaughlin

Breakout "Stranger Things" star Caleb McLaughlin got his start on the Broadway stage and has been racking up notable roles, awards and social media followers ever since.
03/02/2023
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Marla Gibbs - The Matriarch of Comedy

Best known as wisecracking housekeeper Florence Johnston on "The Jeffersons," Marla Gibbs's comedic timing is unmatched, and her unforgettable characters are now part of television history.
03/01/2023

54th NAACP Image Awards

Celebrate the year's top achievements from Black creators, artists, entertainers, activists and more.