Misty Copeland's Journey to Success Was Anything but Easy

02/11/2022

Superstar ballerina Misty Copeland is a living inspiration to young women of color everywhere as an example of Black excellence in an art form that hasn't always embraced diversity.

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Anthony Anderson hosts the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.
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The 53rd NAACP Image Awards in Under 30 Minutes
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Relive the highlights of the night, including Anthony Anderson delivering his opening monologue alongside his mama, Mary J. Blige's soulful performance and impassioned acceptance speeches.
03/10/2022
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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Funniest Moments From This Year's Event
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We loved Issa Rae's acceptance speech!
03/08/2022
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Marsai Martin Stole America's Heart as Diane on "Black-ish"
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Marsai Martin is more than just an award-winning actress -- she's also the youngest person ever to produce a film.
03/08/2022
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Tamron Hall Personifies Black Excellence
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Tamron Hall's career milestones range from becoming the first Black woman to co-anchor the "Today" show to hosting her own syndicated daytime talk show and authoring a novel.
03/07/2022
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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Times a Black Woman Scored Big at This Year’s Show
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Angela Bassett, Issa Rae, and Jennifer Hudson dominated the night.
03/07/2022
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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Reasons Why Regina King Was Crowned 'Best Supporting Actress'
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The actress won because of her role in 'The Harder They Fall."
03/04/2022
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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Of Our Favorite Mary J. Blige Records of All Time
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The singer recently took the main stage at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.
03/03/2022
Winston Duke on BET.
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Winston Duke Wants to Expand the Narrative on Masculinity
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Winston Duke has shown versatility as Gabe Wilson in Jordan Peele's "Us" and M'Baku in Marvel films, and he intends to keep questioning stereotypes of masculinity with his performances.
03/03/2022
Shahadi Wright Joseph on BET.
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Shahadi Wright Joseph Loves the Skin She's In
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Before Shahadi Wright Joseph voiced Nala in the 2019 remake of "The Lion King," she starred alongside her idol Lupita Nyong'o in the critically acclaimed Jordan Peele thriller "Us."
03/03/2022
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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Times Paula Patton Dazzled on Screen
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The actress has starred alongside some of the most prominent names in Hollywood.
03/02/2022
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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Celebrity Biography/Autobiographies That Changed Our Perceptions
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Before her passing on Jan. 28, 2021, pioneering actress Cicely Tyson left the world a part of her in the form of her memoir "Just As I Am."
03/01/2022
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Jennifer Hudson Cements Her Icon Status After Accepting 2022 NAACP Entertainer Of The Year Award
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Hudson won for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the film, "RESPECT."
02/28/2022
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.
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Samuel L. Jackson Receives the Chairman's Award
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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
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Jennifer Hudson Wins Entertainer of the Year
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Jennifer Hudson gets emotional as she accepts the coveted Entertainer of the Year award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.
02/26/2022
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"The Harder They Fall" Wins Outstanding Motion Picture
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Jeymes Samuel, a.k.a. The Bullitts, director of the movie "The Harder They Fall," accepts the award for Outstanding Motion Picture at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.
02/26/2022
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."
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Will Smith Wins Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
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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
Jennifer Hudson dedicates her award to the family of the late Aretha Franklin as she accepts the trophy for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in "Respect."
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Jennifer Hudson Wins Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
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Jennifer Hudson dedicates her award to the family of the late Aretha Franklin as she accepts the trophy for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in "Respect."
02/26/2022
Issa Rae accepts the award for Outstanding Comedy Series for the show "Insecure" as host Anthony Anderson encourages her to keep her speech short.
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"Insecure" Wins Outstanding Comedy Series
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Issa Rae accepts the award for Outstanding Comedy Series for the show "Insecure" as host Anthony Anderson encourages her to keep her speech short.
02/26/2022
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.
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Nikole Hannah-Jones Accepts the Social Justice Impact Award
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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
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Nikole Hannah-Jones Receives the Social Justice Impact Award
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Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones receives the Social Justice Impact Award for her revolutionary approach to understanding history as founder of the 1619 Project.
02/26/2022
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