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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Queen Latifah will host the “54TH NAACP Image Awards”




GRAMMY® award-winning musician, critically acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe®-winning and Academy Award®-nominated actress and producer Queen Latifah will host the “54TH NAACP Image Awards” airing LIVE on Saturday, February 25, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET. The LIVE show will also be simulcast across Paramount Global networks including BET HER, CBS, CMT, Comedy Central, LOGO, MTV, MTV2, Paramount Network, POP TV, Smithsonian, TV Land, and VH1.

“It’s an honor to host the 54th NAACP Image Awards, especially in the year we are celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop,” said Queen Latifah. “This is a night to celebrate Black excellence and Black contribution to our industry and beyond. Celebrating one another, lifting each other up and you know we’ll have fun doing it!”

 

"Queen Latifah is one of our generation's most influential and iconic voices. We are excited to collaborate with the groundbreaking megastar as she hosts the 54th NAACP Image Awards," said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. "As always, we look forward to partnering with NAACP to celebrate Black creativity and ingenuity for an unforgettable night of Black excellence that will inspire, entertain, and empower viewers worldwide.”

 

“This year’s NAACP Image Awards will be an amazing celebration, highlighting the major accomplishments of artists, writers, entertainers, activists, and other changemakers. It will also be a night that shows how we come together as a community to make a powerful impact on amplifying our stories around the world,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO.

 

The star-studded evening will also feature A-list presenters taking the stage, including Brian White, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Damson IdrisTaye Diggs, Harold Perrineau, Issa Rae, Janelle Monáe, Janelle James, Jonathan Majors, Kerry WashingtonLetitia Wright, Morris Chestnut, Ms. Pat, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Terrence Howard, Tracee Ellis Ross and Zendaya.

The Activist of the Year Award will be presented to Dr. Derrick Lee Foward, President of the Dayton Unit of the NAACP and a Vice President of the Ohio NAACP. Dr. Foward has been a strong advocate for civil and human rights for nearly two decades through his work with the NAACP. The Youth Activist of the Year Award will be presented to Bloomington-Normal NAACP Youth Council President Bradley Ross Jackson. Jackson helped to organize a peaceful protest of 1,000 people to demand justice for the murder of George Floyd, one of the largest demonstrations held in Bloomington, Indiana.

 

Previously announced “54TH NAACP Image Awards” honorees include U.S. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) who will be honored with the prestigious Chairman’s Award, Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump will receive the Social Justice Impact Award, and Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade will receive the President’s Award.


NAACP will also recognize winners in non-televised Image Awards categories virtually February 20-23 on www.naacpimageawards.net and at an Awards Dinner and Program on February 24. The awards dinner will be hosted by actress Bresha Webb. Awards dinner presenters include: Coco Jones, Dominique Thorne, Tichina Arnold, Amber Riley, Paula Newsome, April Ryan, Skai Jackson, Alaya "That Girl Lay Lay" High, Angie Martinez, Niecy Nash-Betts, Tobe Nwigwe, Tye Tribbett, Armani White, Wendell Pierce, “Harlem” cast members Meagan Good, Tyler Lepley, Jerrie Johnson, and Shoniqua Shandai, writer/director Tracy Oliver (“Harlem”, “First Wives Club”) and more.

 

The “54th NAACP Image Awards” is presented by Wells Fargo and sponsored by Bank of America, Gushers, Google, Airbnb, Amazon, FedEx, Lowe’s, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Audible, Bacardi, and Mielle.

 

Monday, February 20

 

Awards Night One (Virtual)

  • Outstanding International Song
  • Outstanding Jazz Album - Instrumental
  • Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song
  • Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album
  • Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
  • Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
  • Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
  • Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
  • Outstanding Male Artist
  • Outstanding Female Artist
  • Outstanding Soul/R&B Song
  • Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song
  • Outstanding Album

 

Tuesday, February 21

 

Awards Night Two (Virtual)

  • Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction 
  • Outstanding Literary Work – Non-Fiction 
  • Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author 
  • Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/ Autobiography 
  • Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional 
  • Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry 
  • Outstanding Literary Work – Children 
  • Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens 
  • Outstanding Variety or Game Show (Series or Special)
  • Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
  • Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series
  • Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
  • Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
  • Outstanding Talk Series

 

Wednesday, February 22

 

Awards Night Three (Virtual)

  • Outstanding Short-Form Series - Comedy or Drama
  • Outstanding Short-Form Series or Special - Reality/Nonfiction
  • Outstanding Short-Form (Live Action)
  • Outstanding Short-Form (Animated)
  • Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance - Motion Picture
  • Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)
  • Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–series)
  • Outstanding Children’s Program
  • Outstanding Animated Series 
  • Outstanding Guest Performance
  • Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)
  • Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special
  • Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

 

Thursday, February 23

 

Reception & Fashion Show (In-person)

 

  • Outstanding Hairstyling (Television or Film)
  • Outstanding Make-up (Television or Film)
  • Outstanding Costume Design (Television or Film)

 

Awards Night Four (Virtual)

 

  • Outstanding Podcast - News and Information 
  • Outstanding Podcast – Society and Culture
  • Outstanding Podcast - Lifestyle / Self-Help
  • Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special
  • Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special
  • Outstanding Directing in a Documentary

 

Friday, February 24

 

Awards Night Five (In-person Dinner)

 

  • Activist of the Year
  • Youth Activist of the Year
  • Outstanding Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special
  • Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special
  • Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special
  • Outstanding Animated Motion Picture 
  • Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
  • Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
  • Outstanding Documentary (Film)
  • Outstanding Documentary (Television) 
  • Outstanding Drama Series 
  • Outstanding Independent Motion Picture 
  • Outstanding International Motion Picture 
  • Outstanding Jazz Album - Vocal
  • Outstanding New Artist
  • Outstanding Podcast – Arts and Entertainment
  • Outstanding Social Media Personality
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
  • Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture


 

One of the most iconic annual celebrations of Black excellence, the NAACP Image Awards draws the biggest and brightest stars in Hollywood. Previous years' attendees and winners include Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, Rihanna, Wizkid, Lizzo, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, Jamie Foxx, Chloe x Halle, Regé-Jean Page, Daniel Kaluuya, Michaela Coel, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Blair Underwood, Will Smith, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Viola Davis, Gabrielle Union-Wade, Kerry Washington, Anthony Anderson, Sterling K. Brown, Loni Love, Sheryl Underwood, Halle Berry, Common, Dwayne Johnson, Audra Day, John Legend, Lena Waithe, Tracee Ellis Ross, David Oyelowo, Laverne Cox, Octavia Spencer, Issa Rae, Trevor Noah, Yara Shahidi, Danai Gurira, Jacob Latimore, Jill Scott, H.E.R., Jay Pharoah, Jemele Hill, Loretta Devine, Sylvester Stallone, Meta Golding, Michael Smith, Tyler James Williams, Ava DuVernay, the late Chadwick Boseman, and many more.

Winners of the “54th NAACP Image Awards'' will be revealed via telecast on February 25, 2023, on BET. NAACP will also recognize winners in non-televised Image Awards categories virtually February 20-23 via naacpimageawards.net and at an Awards Dinner and Program on February 24.                 

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