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53rd NAACP Image Awards
The 53rd NAACP Image Awards in Under 30 Minutes

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.
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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Funniest Moments From This Year's Event

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Marsai Martin Stole America's Heart as Diane on "Black-ish"

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53rd NAACP Image Awards
Tamron Hall Personifies Black Excellence

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.
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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Times a Black Woman Scored Big at This Year’s Show

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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Reasons Why Regina King Was Crowned 'Best Supporting Actress'

The actress won because of her role in 'The Harder They Fall."
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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Of Our Favorite Mary J. Blige Records of All Time

The singer recently took the main stage at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.
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Winston Duke Wants to Expand the Narrative on Masculinity

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
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53rd NAACP Image Awards
Shahadi Wright Joseph Loves the Skin She's In

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."
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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Times Paula Patton Dazzled on Screen

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2022 NAACP Image Awards: 3 Celebrity Biography/Autobiographies That Changed Our Perceptions

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Jennifer Hudson Cements Her Icon Status After Accepting 2022 NAACP Entertainer Of The Year Award

Hudson won for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the film, "RESPECT."
02/28/2022
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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
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Jennifer Hudson Wins Entertainer of the Year

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

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
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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."
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Jennifer Hudson Wins Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

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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"Insecure" Wins Outstanding Comedy Series

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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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
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Nikole Hannah-Jones Receives the Social Justice Impact Award

Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones receives the Social Justice Impact Award for her revolutionary approach to understanding history as founder of the 1619 Project.
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