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56th NAACP Image Awards
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ALDIS HODGE, EDWIN HODGE, CHLÖE, CLIFTON DAVIS, KARLA MOSLEY, DANIELLE DEADWYLER, DAVID ALAN GRIER, DON CHEADLE, EGO NWODIM, GABRIELLE UNION, GEORGE WALLACE, HAROLD PERRINEAU, JANELLE JAMES, JAY ELLIS, JURNEE SMOLLETT, KEKE PALMER, LAVERNE COX, LL COOL J, MORRIS CHESTNUT, SHANNON SHARPE, AND TARAJI P. HENSON REVEALED AS “56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” PRESENTERS
ALDIS HODGE, EDWIN HODGE, CHLÖE, CLIFTON DAVIS, KARLA MOSLEY, DANIELLE DEADWYLER, DAVID ALAN GRIER, DON CHEADLE, EGO NWODIM, GABRIELLE UNION, GEORGE WALLACE, HAROLD PERRINEAU, JANELLE JAMES, JAY ELLIS, JURNEE SMOLLETT, KEKE PALMER, LAVERNE COX, LL COOL J, MORRIS CHESTNUT, SHANNON SHARPE, AND TARAJI P. HENSON REVEALED AS “56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” PRESENTERS GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING ARTIST LEDISI TO PERFORMTERRENCE J, CHLÖE, NOVI BROWN, AND JESSIE WOO TAPPED AS THIS YEAR’S PRE-SHOW HOSTS, KICKING OFF THE NIGHT LIVE AT 7 PM ET ON BET, BET HER and VH1 AND 4 PM PT ON BET.COM HOSTED BY D...
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BET MEDIA GROUP TO RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS NAACP FOUNDERS AWARD AT THE 56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
BET MEDIA GROUP TO RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS NAACP FOUNDERS AWARD AT THE 56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Honoring 45 Years of Excellence in Entertainment, Culture, and Advocacy LOS ANGELES (February 20, 2025)—Today, the NAACP announced that BET Media Group will receive the esteemed NAACP Founders Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The award recognizes BET Media Group's 45-year legacy of amplifying Black culture and championing authentic storytelling. It will be presented during the live broadcast on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS. From its inception, BET was b...
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NAACP IMAGE AWARDS ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF WINNERS DURING THE 56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS PRE-AWARDS SHOW
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF WINNERS DURING THE 56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS PRE-AWARDS SHOW NIGHT TWO WINNERS INCLUDE ADAM BLACKSTONE, BEYONCÉ, BLUE IVY CARTER, CHRIS BROWN DOECHII, EBONY OBSIDIAN, FANTASIA, KENDRICK LAMAR, SAMARA JOY, TAMELA MANN, THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT, AND MORE Virtual event hosted By Angel “ThatChickAngel” Laketa Moore And Marcus Tanksley and aired exclusively on NAACP Image Awards YouTube Channel LOS ANGELES (February 19, 2025) – Tonight, the NAACP wrapped the two-night “56th NAACP Image Awards” Pre-Awards Show announcing the second round of winners in...
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FORMER VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS NAMED CHAIRMAN’S AWARD RECIPIENT FOR “56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS”
FORMER VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS NAMED CHAIRMAN’S AWARD RECIPIENT FOR “56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” The “56th NAACP Image Awards” will take place during an extended 2.5-hour live TV special, airing Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8 PM ET/ PT on BET and CBS LOS ANGELES, CA (February 20, 2025) – Today, the NAACP and BET announced that Former Vice President Kamala Harris will be honored with the prestigious Chairman's Award during the “56th NAACP Image Awards” airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 22, at 8:00 PM ET on BET and CBS. This year, the bro...
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THE WAYANS FAMILY TO BE INDUCTED INTO NAACP IMAGE AWARDS HALL OF FAME
The “56th NAACP Image Awards” will take place during an extended 2.5 hour live TV special, airing Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8 PM ET/ PT on BET and CBS LOS ANGELES (February 13, 2025) - Today, the NAACP announced that the legendary Wayans family will be inducted into the esteemed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during the “56th NAACP Image Awards” airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 22, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS. This year, the broadcast will be extended 30 minutes to 2.5 hours. The Hall of Fame Award is presented to individuals or g...
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DAVE CHAPPELLE NAMED PRESIDENT'S AWARD RECIPIENT FOR “56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS”
BET Media Group, NAACP, JSSK, and WME Launch the Altadena Community Preservation Fund to Support the Recovery of Historically Black Neighborhoods Impacted by the Eaton Fire The “56th NAACP Image Awards” will take place during an extended 2.5-hour live TV special, airing Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8 PM ET/ PT on BET and CBS LOS ANGELES (February 11, 2025) – Today, the NAACP announced that comedy legend and cultural icon Dave Chappelle will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the “56th NAACP Image Awards” airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturda...
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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE "56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS" AIRING LIVE FROM THE PASADENA CIVIC AUDITORIUM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND AT 8 PM ET/ 8 PT ON BET AND CBS
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE "56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS" AIRING LIVE FROM THE PASADENA CIVIC AUDITORIUM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND AT 8 PM ET/ 8 PT ON BET AND CBS –––––––––– CYNTHIA ERIVO, KEKE PALMER, KENDRICK LAMAR, KEVIN HART & SHANNON SHARPE NOMINATED FOR ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR –––––––––– THE PIANO LESSON LEADS WITH 14 NOMINATIONS IN MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES; FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST LEADS WITH 9 NOMINATIONS IN TELEVISION CATEGORIES –––––––––– AYO EDEBIRI, DOECHII, GLORILLA, KEKE PALMER, KENDRICK LAMAR, & USHER LEAD IN OVERALL NOMINATIONS –––––––––– NETFLIX L...
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NAACP and BET Announce Date for the 56th NAACP Image Awards
LOS ANGELES (June 6, 2024) – The NAACP and BET announced today that the "56th NAACP Image Awards'' will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. The televised ceremony will air LIVE on BET. Key deadlines and dates have also been released for the celebration of excellence in the categories of motion picture, television + streaming, recording, literature, and podcasts. Submissions for nomination consideration will open Monday, August 26, 2024. The performance or project cannot be used from a previously released project that would have qualified in a previous year (i...
