BLACK NATIONAL TREASURES

3:34

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
5:43

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

2022 Winners

4:18

Samuel L. Jackson Receives the Chairman's Award

Legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson makes a plea to protect voting rights as he receives the prestigious Chairman's Award for his lifelong commitment to public service.
02/26/2022
0:39

Anthony Anderson Wins Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Anderson pauses his hosting duties to accept the award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on “Black-ish," shouting out his parents and his hometown of Compton, CA.
02/26/2022
0:47

Angela Bassett Wins Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

Angela Bassett thanks her fellow nominees, her cast and crew, and her family as she accepts the award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her work on "9-1-1."
02/26/2022
1:59

Nikole Hannah-Jones Accepts the Social Justice Impact Award

Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses her inspiration for the 1619 Project and why it's important to counter attempts to suppress American history while accepting the Social Justice Impact Award.
02/26/2022
1:11

Will Smith Wins Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

Will Smith salutes Venus and Serena Williams's father, Richard Williams, as he accepts the award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for "King Richard."
02/26/2022

Last Year's Pass the Mic Performances

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Patra - "Romantic Call"

Patra lets loose with a performance of her song "Romantic Call" on DJ Cassidy's Pass The Mic: BET Afterparty 2022.
02/26/2022
0:52

Li'l Vicious and Doug E. Fresh - "Freaks"

Doug E. Fresh hops on the beat with Li'l Vicious for a fresh performance of "Freaks."
02/26/2022
0:36

Kevin Lyttle - "Turn Me On"

DJ Cassidy turns the spotlight on Kevin Lyttle for a performance of his song "Turn Me On."
02/26/2022
1:30

Shaggy and Rayvon - "Angel"

Shaggy and Rayvon perform their 2001 collab "Angel" for DJ Cassidy's Pass The Mic: BET Afterparty 2022.
02/26/2022
0:52

Maxi Priest - "Close to You"

Maxi Priest joins DJ Cassidy's Pass The Mic: BET Afterparty 2022 to sing his sensual R&B jam "Close to You."
02/26/2022

MORE FROM THE NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

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2023 NAACP Image Awards: Zendaya Always Steps Out In Style

The actress has become a fashion icon in just a few short years.
02/06/2023
1:01

2023 NAACP Image Awards: 'Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song' Nominees Are Full Of Style And Swagger

Watch the NAACP Image Awards live on Feb. 25, 2023 at 8:00 pm.
02/03/2023
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2023 NAACP Image Awards: 'Outstanding Actor In A TV Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special' Noms Know Style

Watch the NAACP Image Awards live on Feb. 25, 2023 at 8:00 pm.
02/03/2023
6:24

The 54th NAACP Image Awards Salutes Luther Vandross

The 54th NAACP Image Awards explores Luther Vandross's music career, starting with his gigs as a backup singer for 70s stars and culminating in his becoming a best-selling R&B solo artist.
02/02/2023
1:49

2023 NAACP Image Awards: The Alluring Leading Ladies Nominated for ‘Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture’

Watch the NAACP Image Awards live on Feb. 25, 2023, at 8:00 pm.
02/02/2023
1:46

2023 NAACP Image Awards: Go Global with These Five Outstanding International Motion Pictures

Nominees include films from France, South Korea, and more.
02/01/2023
1:04

2023 NAACP Image Awards: The 'Outstanding Soul/R&B Song' Nominees Give Vocals and Fashion

These nominees have our full attention on stage and off.
01/31/2023
1:06

2023 NAACP Image Awards: The Hottest Looks From 'Outstanding Actress TV Drama' Nominees

These ladies captured our attention on and off the screen.
01/30/2023
0:30

Get Ready for the 54th NAACP Image Awards

Celebrate Black excellence and spend the evening with the year's most outstanding artists at the 54th NAACP Image Awards, airing live on BET Saturday, February 25, at 8/7c.
01/27/2023

Black National Treasures

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5:43

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

54th NAACP Image Awards

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