2024 NAACP Image Awards: A Look Back At Legendary Men

Our male legends showed up in legendary looks.

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For more than 50 years, The NAACP Image Awards have provided an opportunity to acknowledge and salute our legends across all disciplines. This sort of celebration gives our stars an opportunity to step up and step out. The fashions are always on point and on trend for the times. Let's take a look back at some of the ensembles of our legendary men. By: Alba Anthony

Photo By Ron Galella

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Actor Sidney Poitier kept it traditional in a black tuxedo at the 22nd NAACP Image Awards

Photo By Joseph Del Valle

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Lou Rawls, with his daughter, chose a blue tux with a velvet collar at the 32nd NAACP Image Awards

Photo By Gary Marshall

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Levar Burton had a little fun with his award at the 26th NAACP Image Awards

Photo By Vinnie Zuffante

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Harry Belafonte looks elegant in his black tux as he holds his award at the 30th NAACP Image Awards

Photo By Ron Galella

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Ossie Davis chose a bit of sparkle on his bowtie as he poses with wife Ruby Dee at the 22nd NAACP Image Awards

Photo By Joseph Del Valle