Feb6,2025
NAACP TO HONOR JOTAKA EADDY, FOUNDER AND CEO OF #WINWITHBLACKWOMEN, WITH THE MILDRED BOND ROXBOROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT AWARD; HONOR ESSENCE WITH VANGUARD AWARD FOR FASHION AT THE “56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” CREATIVE HONORS
LOS ANGELES (February 6, 2025) - Today, the NAACP announced Founder and CEO of #WinWithBlackWomen Jotaka Eaddy will receive the newly named Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award and ESSENCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. will receive the Vanguard Award FOR FASHION at the “56th NAACP Image Awards” Creative Honors on Friday, February 21 in Los Angeles. The NAACP Image Awards Committee also announced the renaming of the Social Justice Impact Award to honor the life and legacy of civil rights a... Read More
Jan7,2025
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
LOS ANGELES (January 7, 2025) – Today, NAACP announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart, and Shannon Sharpe nominated for Entertainer of the Year. The winners will be revealed Friday, February 21, 2025 at the 56th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors Ceremonies on naacpimageawards.net and during the two-hour LIVE TV special, airing Saturday, February 22, 2025 from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, at 8 PM ET/ 8 PM PT on B... Read More
Jan3,2025
NAACP ANNOUNCES NEW ORIGINAL PODCAST “OUR CULTURE, OUR STORIES” FEAT. STERLING K. BROWN, RYAN MICHELLE BATHE, DR. IBRAM X. KENDI, HENRY LOUIS GATES, AND MORE, SPOTLIGHTING BLACK BRILLIANCE AND POWER
LOS ANGELES (January 3, 2025) - The NAACP today announced the launch of “Our Culture, Our Stories,” an original podcast series that engages with celebrities, authors, actors, musicians, and activists to share intimate stories of resilience, triumph, and unity. The series offers a platform for candid, unfiltered conversations about navigating adversity, celebrating excellence, and fostering community strength.This 12-episode series will feature candid conversations with influential luminaries, in... Read More
Sep25,2024
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 56TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN
LOS ANGELES (Sept. 25, 2024) – Submissions for nomination consideration for the “56th NAACP Image Awards” in the categories of motion picture, television + streaming, recording, literature, and podcasts are now open on www.naacpimageawards.net. Globally recognized as one of the most distinguished multicultural award shows, the “56th NAACP Image Awards” will continue its tradition of excellence, uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists co... Read More
Jun6,2024
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... Read More