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TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

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ABOUT THE NAACP

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MESSAGES

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SPECIAL AWARDS

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MOTION PICTURE NOMINEES

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TV + STREAMING NOMINEES

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DOCUMENTARY NOMINEES

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RECORDING NOMINEES

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WRITING & DIRECTING NOMINEES

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LITERARY NOMINEES

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PODCAST NOMINEES

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IN MEMORIAM

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CREDITS

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ABOUT THE From its inception, the NAACP has been at the forefront of the struggle to ensure fair employment and positive images in the entertainment industry.

In this tradition, the Beverly Hills/ Hollywood Branch of the NAACP was founded in 1962 and heralded as the first branch of the NAACP to deal specifically with the racism experienced by African Americans in the entertainment industry.

On October 22, 1962, almost immediately after its establishment, the Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP hosted a dinner in the Coconut Grove Ballroom of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.

The evening was dedicated to honoring Sammy Davis Jr., who had loaned the Branch his Beverly Hills address, making it possible for them to get the Beverly Hills/Hollywood charter. Davis was also feted for his tireless work to obtain fair employment for African-American entertainers in Hollywood, and for his financial support in establishing the Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP. Five years later, under the leadership of then-Branch President Don Lanclos, a committee of entertainment professionals conceptualized an awards show that would celebrate the achievements of African-American artists and professionals who were largely overlooked by mainstream Hollywood. The show would also honor those people who had worked to change African-American images in Hollywood.

Toni Vaz motioned to call the show the Image Awards, and with Maggie Hathaway seconding the motion, the Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP officially named the award the NAACP Image Awards.

On February 4, 1967, 200 guests arrived at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to honor Sidney Poitier and nominees in two categories: Motion Picture and Television.

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Now spanning 81 categories, the NAACP Image Awards celebrates outstanding achievements of people of color in the arts—television, podcasts, music, literature, and film— and honors individuals and groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.

Special honorary awards such as the Spingarn Medal, the Chairman’s Award, the President’s Award, the Vanguard Award, the Jackie Robinson Sports Award, the Key of Life Award, and the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame recognize exceptional individuals and organizations for distinguished public service.

Prior Hall of Fame inductees include groundbreaking filmmakerphotographer Gordon Parks (1984) and trailblazing talk show host, actress and OWN network founder Oprah Winfrey (2005). Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder received the Chairman’s Award in 2015, renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg was honored with the Vanguard Award during the 31st ceremony in 2000, and esteemed actress and activist Kerry Washington was presented with the President’s Award during the 44th Awards ceremony in 2013.

At the 36th NAACP Image Awards in 2005, beloved civil rights icon and former NAACP Chairman Julian Bond presented then-Senator Barack Obama with the Chairman’s Award.

Media giants continue to beam powerful images throughout the world that shape our beliefs, opinions, and decisions. Social media empowers individuals to amplify Hollywood’s images and messages, and to create and distribute their own images and messages. Given these developments, the need has never been more urgent to spotlight works that foster greater collective empathy and heighten mutual awareness and understanding.

The NAACP’s Roots in Hollywood The organization has been vocal in addressing issues of race and representation in entertainment and media since 1915, when the NAACP launched a nationwide protest against D. W. Griffith’s brazenly racist film Birth of a Nation. Based on the novel The Clansman, the film glorified the Ku Klux Klan and portrayed Blacks as menaces. “The freed man was represented either as an ignorant fool, a vicious rapist, a venal or unscrupulous politician, or a faithful idiot,” civil rights leader W.E.B. DuBois said of Birth of a Nation. Many attributed a resurgence of lynchings and deadly race riots to viewings of the film, which—at the behest of the NAACP—led some cities to ban it.

While Birth of a Nation remains one of the most controversial movies ever made (and other offensive works come and go), the voices of filmmakers from Oscar Micheaux to Spike Lee to Gina Prince-Bythewood to Ava DuVernay to Ryan Coogler and beyond continue to rise above with beautiful and varied depictions of people of color.

Today’s media landscape offers consumers virtually unlimited content, but the early days of television were marked by limited numbers of channels and programs—some of which drew great concern from the NAACP over derogatory characterizations of African Americans.

At its annual convention in July 1951, the NAACP passed a resolution critical of then-new television series Amos ‘N’ Andy and other shows that stressed negative stereotypes.

The resolution maintained that such programs “depicted black people in a stereotypical and derogatory manner, and the practice of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, persons, or firms sponsoring or promoting this show, or other shows of this type are condemned.”

IMAGE AWARDS Issues surrounding minority representation in the film industry continued throughout the Civil Rights Movement, with a lack of employment opportunities also being questioned.

Despite the monumental events that had taken place in the movements for equal education, voting rights, women’s rights, and employment laws, the entertainment industry would remain curiously intransigent in many ways for decades to come.

The NAACP Hollywood Bureau When the television networks unveiled their 1999-2000 fall season lineup of 26 new shows with zero actors of color in starring or leading roles—a key moment in Hollywood history dubbed by some in the media as the great “whiteout” of 1999— the NAACP initiated an ongoing campaign not only to address the lack of minority representation on TV, but also the lack of employment opportunities for all people of color behind the scenes.

As a result, in 1999, the networks signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the NAACP and its Coalition partners.

The purpose of the Coalition is to advance the cause of diversity in the entertainment industry, and to create milestones by which future progress in Hollywood can be measured— milestones that are still used today.

Additionally, this historic agreement focused on implementing initiatives across all areas of the networks’ operations. Members of the Coalition include the NAACP, Asian Pacific American Media Coalition, National Latino Media Coalition and American Indians in Film and Television.

Soon after the signing of the MOU, then-President Mfume became convinced it was the right time to create an official NAACP Hollywood entity to better support and pursue a standing diversity initiative.

Established in 2002, the NAACP Hollywood Bureau is charged with holding the entertainment industry accountable for advancing diversity in front of and behind the camera. The office works to expand opportunities not only for African Americans, but also Asian Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and others.

programming for the audiences they serve each and every day.

The Bureau leads the way in the NAACP’s proud tradition of monitoring the media as a form of social advocacy. Aside from managing the NAACP Image Awards, the Bureau consistently meets with movie studios, networks, guilds, labor unions and others in pursuit of more diverse programming and greater employment opportunities for people of color across the entertainment industry.

In an effort for all of America to be educated on the diverse talents and contributions of African Americans in the industry and beyond, Willis Edwards, former president of the Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP, persuaded thenNBC President Brandon Tartikoff to nationally broadcast the 19th NAACP Image Awards, which was held at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on December 14, 1986.

While progress has been made, there is still much to do. NAACP Image Awards recipient Kerry Washington communicated this sentiment beautifully as she accepted her President’s Award honor onstage at the 45th gala in 2014.

Originally, the Image Awards aired in a late night slot on NBC, but in subsequent years, audiences were able to view the show during primetime on FOX as well as on NBC. Then, from 2014 to 2019, the NAACP collaborated with TV One to air the Image Awards. This multi-layered relationship with the Black-owned network increased the visibility of the NAACP and brought more attention to its key message of promoting and protecting the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens in this country.

“Just as we must ensure that ‘We, the people’ includes all Americans regardless of race, class, gender and sexual orientation,” Washington shared, “we must also work to ensure that the stories we tell, the movies we make, the television we produce, the theatre we stage, the novels we publish are inclusive in all those same ways.”

Considering the diverse roots of the NAACP’s founders—a group of White, Jewish, and AfricanAmerican men and women who were inspired to action by the 1908 race riot in President Abraham Lincoln’s hometown of Springfield, Illinois— it is fitting that the NAACP Image Awards continues its work towards greater inclusion for all members of the creative communities, and better quality news and entertainment

The NAACP Image Awards Broadcast The NAACP Image Awards initially broadcasted locally in Los Angeles on KHJ-TV (currently known as KCAL-TV).

For the third consecutive year, the NAACP has partnered with BET Networks to broadcast the Image Awards, which will air live during a two-hour special on Saturday, February 26th, at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 Central.

The virtual ceremony will recognize winners in selected categories and honor special award recipients for their activism.

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MESSAGE FROM

LEON W. RUSSELL It is my honor as Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors to welcome you to the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.

As we celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our nominees this year, we must also recognize the significance of this moment – in a difficult year for communities around the world, we’re celebrating artists of color that made us laugh, cry, and most importantly, helped reinforce that we all are redefining excellence.

Artists from around the world are continuing to push the envelope through taking on new projects, tackling new genres, and diving into new and diverse mediums.

With submissions increasing year after year, our pool of incredible talent continues to expand – and I can say that the future of the Image Awards is brighter than ever.

I want to thank all of our board members, staff, and organizers who continue to dedicate themselves to make sure our voices are heard – from Congress, to boardrooms, to films, and even podcasts.

My sincerest congratulations to everyone involved in this year’s show. It is an incredible accomplishment that we share with you today, and I can’t wait to see what’s to come.

Best of luck to all of our nominees!

LEON W. RUSSELL Chairman, NAACP Board of Directors

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MESSAGE FROM

DERRICK JOHNSON As President and CEO, I am honored to welcome you to this year’s 53rd NAACP Image Awards.

As we look towards this year’s show, we stand at a critical moment in our country’s history.

Not only are white supremacists groups actively fighting to keep institutional racism the status quo in America, but new threats to voting rights, healthcare, and the very fabric of our democracy emerge every day, all in the midst of a generational pandemic.

Yet, as I also look towards the future of people of color in 2022; I see hope, courage, and an opportunity to inspire action.

We must make the demands required for the future we want to see. We must also make sure our message is heard through every medium – from the silver screen, to the streets, to the voting booths in November.

This year, countless Black visionaries, artists and creatives have made their voices heard, telling stories of empowerment and inspiration that have inspired millions around the world.

Our 53rd year is just another reminder of how fortunate I am to serve an organization that has advocated for equal opportunity and Black empowerment for more than 100 years.

I want to thank the NAACP members, staff, and organizers, who fight every day to dismantle system racism and build a more inclusive world. We couldn’t have done this work without all of you.

Thank you, and we hope you enjoy this year’s SHOW!

DERRICK JOHNSON President and CEO, NAACP

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MESSAGE FROM

KAREN BOYKIN-TOWNS On behalf of the NAACP Image Awards Committee, welcome to the 53rd NAACP Image Awards!

From horror, to science fiction, to westerns, to animations, Black voices are redefining these categories and telling the stories WE want to tell ensuring that the Black experience is properly portrayed, and that Black actors, writers, producers, directors and artists get the recognition they truly deserve.

For more than 50 years, the NAACP Image Awards has showcased artists and individuals of color who share their talents and contributions with the world. With more submissions this year than ever before, as well as four new podcast categories, we want to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of nominees pushing the envelope and creating art in a variety of genres.

It has been a difficult year for communities around the world.

We turned to art and to artists to make us laugh, make us cry and help us through one of the most challenging times in our history. It is through art we reinforce that we ALL are Black excellence—from The Harder They Fall, to King Richard, to work from the legendary actor AND director Denzel Washington.

We’d like to extend a very special thank you to our broadcast partner BET for their continued support of the Image Awards, as well as to each of our sponsors who help make this event possible: Wells Fargo, AT&T a humanity of connection, Google, T-Mobile, Bank of America, General Mills, FedEx and Airbnb.

Congratulations to every one of this year’s nominees and special award recipients. We thank you for your ongoing support of the NAACP!

KAREN BOYKIN-TOWNS Vice Chair, National Board of Directors Chairman, Image Awards Committee

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IMAGE AWARDS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN KAREN BOYKIN-TOWNS VICE CHAIRMAN KATHERINE EGLAND VICE CHAIRMAN THOMAS L. KALAHAR VICE CHAIRMAN MORANDON HENRY Angela Dorn Delman Coates Ed Foster-Simeon Edward DuBose Georgette “Gigi” Dixon Helen Myers Leonard James, III Michael A. Curry, Esq. Michael T. Turner Nicholas Wiggins Rick Callender Ron Hasson Roslyn M. Brock, Chairman Emeritus Scot X. Esdaile Tyler McBride William Lucy Zafar Brooks

STAFF Eris T. Sims Chief of Staff, NAACP

Kyle Bowser

Senior Vice President NAACP Hollywood Bureau

Robin R. Harrison

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NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEON W. RUSSELL

YVONNE WHITE

Chariman

Assistant Treasurer

KAREN BOYKIN-TOWNS

BENJAMIN L. HOOKS*

Vice Chairman

Executive Director/CEO Emeriti

DERRICK JOHNSON

MYRLIE EVERS WILLIAMS

President and CEO

Chairman Emeritus

JESSE H. TURNER JR. Treasurer

ROSLYN M. BROCK Chairman Emeritus

JANETTE MCCARTHY-WALLACE General Counsel/Seceratary

HON. JULIAN BOND* Chairman Emeritus

ALPHONSO BRAGGS Assistant Seceratary

Akosua Ali Rev. Wendell Anthony Wandra Ashley-Williams Ophelia Averitt Hon. Fred Banks, Jr. Gary Bledsoe Barbara Bolling-Williams Karen Boykin-Towns Alphonso Braggs Roslyn M. Brock (Chair Emeritus) Dr. Amos C. Brown Ericka Cain Rick Callender Juan Cofield * Carolyn Q. Coleman Raoul Cunningham Michael A. Curry Ray Curry Rev. Theresa A. Dear Dedric L. Doolin Elder Edward DuBose Dr. Hazel N. Dukes Katherine T. Egland Scot X. Esdaile

James Gallman John Gaskin III George Gresham Sr. Wendell J. Harris Ron Hasson Morandon Henry (Y) Alice Huffman Leonard James III Howard Jefferson Thomas L. Kalahar Alan B. Lazowski William Lucy Tyler McBride (Y) Michael McClanahan DeJoiry McKenzie-Simmons (Y) Helen Myers (Y) Adora Obi Nweze Rev. Dr. James C. Perkins Rabbi Jonah Pesner Bishop Dennis V. Proctor Dr. Dwayne Proctor Brianna Reaves (Y) Steven Ricard Demar L. Roberts Madie Robinson

Traelon Rodgers (Y) (Assistant Secretary) Peter Rose Alfred Rucks Leon W. Russell (Chair) Benard Simelton Richard T. Smith Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart Gloria Sweet-Love Carmen Taylor Bishop Marvin F. Thomas, Sr. Jesse H. Turner, Jr. (Treasurer) Michael T. Turner Rev. David Walker Carey Walls (Y) (Chair, NYWC) Ra’Vynn Waters (Y) Yvonne White (Asst. Treasurer) Robin Williams *Deceased

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NAACP FOUNDATION OFFICERS

DR. DWAYNE PROCTOR

GEORGETTE DIXON

Chairman

Vice Chairman

JANETTE MCARTHY WALLACE

DERRICK JOHNSON

General Counsel/Secretary

President and CEO

THOMAS L. KALAHAR Treasurer

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Pamela Alexander

Shazzia Khan

Dr. John E. Arradondo

Tanya Leah Lombard

Maya J. Bermingham

Nate Miles

Lori George Billingsley

Rev. Keith Norman

Larcine Bland

*Barbara Sapp Davis

Raquel Bone

Stephanie Silverman

Zafar J. Brooks

Ed Foster-Simeon

Brittney Calloway

John Spinnato

Angela Dorn

CeLois Steele

Zephanii Smith Eisenstat

LaChandra White

Patrick R. Gaston

Nicholas Wiggins

Dr. Garth Graham

Roy Levy Williams

James Harris

Yolanda Egland Wilson

Janice Bryant Howroyd

Kathleen Wilson-Thompson

Gerald Hudson

Carole Young

*Deceased

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MESSAGE FROM

CHARLIE SCHARF Congratulations to the nominees of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. Wells Fargo is proud to join with the NAACP in recognizing outstanding performances and positive Black and African American images in film, television, theater, music, and literature.

For more than 20 years, Wells Fargo has collaborated with the NAACP to help build stronger communities. Together, we’ve designed programs to enable financial inclusion, providing resources, education, and other tools to meet this objective.

In 2021, we joined with the NAACP and other community stakeholders to launch Wells Fargo’s Banking Inclusion Initiative, a 10-year commitment to help more individuals access affordable banking services, whether through Wells Fargo or another financial institution. This broad-based initiative is designed to bring more people into the mainstream banking system, and to increase access to affordable products, digital banking, and financial guidance.

As a company, Wells Fargo has a commitment to make the communities where we operate stronger. We are focused on building a sustainable, inclusive future by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a lowcarbon economy. We are doing so both at a very local level in the communities we serve, and by taking on national initiatives.

On behalf of Wells Fargo, I want to thank the NAACP for the important work it is doing. We look forward to many more years of continued collaboration. Congratulations again to the Image Award nominees.

CHARLIE SCHARF CEO Wells Fargo & Company

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ABOUT THE NAACP HOLLYWOOD BUREAU

NAACP Hollywood Bureau

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As we celebrate artistic achievement and excellence in the representation of our culture, we must also acknowledge the improbability of these endeavors. The tenacity required to reach the pinnacle of creative aspiration is worthy of added recognition. Artists must not only possess unique talents, but also overcome daunting adversity, waged by gatekeepers employing subjective bias.

Those with the power to determine which stories are told, and by whom, wield tremendous influence in the perceptions that shape public policy and interaction. The images, music, and literature that paint pictures in our minds, also carve beliefs in our hearts. Global connectivity extends media impact to create universal impressions, necessitating a commitment from distributors to produce content reflecting historical accuracy and cultural authenticity.

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The NAACP Image Awards is a spectacular showcase of talent, but also a high-profile forum for advocacy. With each trophy, we acknowledge the genius of our honorees and the incremental contribution they each make toward redefining the obscured legacy of our humanity. Our applause represents a deep appreciation for their sacrifice and a gesture of gratitude for their willingness to personify our pride.

Congratulations to tonight’s nominees and winners. We wish you continued success and courage to compel a greater appreciation for our heritage.

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NAACP HOLLYWOOD BUREAU

HOLLYWOOD BUREAU 20TH ANNIVERSARY As we begin this twentieth anniversay of the NAACP Hollywood Bureau, we are excited about our vitality and growth. The staff has been bolstered to include an ensemble of credentialed executives, qualified and prepared to maximize our impact on issues surrounding the nexus between entertainment and social justice advocacy. Our offices have also expanded to accommodate a rich slate of bold initiatives and dynamic activities.

All of our focus and energy is dedicated to actualizing equitable results on behalf of the artistic community, the merchants that monetize their art, and the global audiences influenced by that commerce.

The NAACP Hollywood Bureau was launched in 2001, in response to an obvious dearth of black representation in film and television content. In particular, amazing performances delivered by a small and select few black performers were glaringly omitted from the high profile showcase of industry awards.

While the NAACP Image Awards is a necessary expression of intracultural appreciation for excellence in the arts, unbiased recognition of

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our talents across the humanities is essential to fostering honest comprehension for history, identity, and purpose.

The NAACP Hollywood Bureau approaches this mission with a specific emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

We align with all sectors of the entertainment and media industries to achieve meaningful and proactive measures aimed at addressing marginalized and disenfranchised voices and perspectives. We have partnered with an array of affinity advocates to encourage storytellers and their distributors to reimagine the depiction and memorialization of our realities, by broadening the field of creative and equity participants.

We invite the community of imagemakers to engage with our team, utilize the insights we offer, and gain the value of our enhancements to your objectives.

NAACP HOLLYWOOD BUREAU

HOLLYWOOD BUREAU STAFF KYLE BOWSER

ROBIN HARRISON

CRIS COLBERT

QUINTAN SIMS

SEPTEMBER HILL

J’AI MCCORKLE

P R OGR AM M ANAGE R , ADVOC ACY & OUT R E AC H

EXECU TIVE ASSISTANT

BRITTANY COOPER

ZOË NORMAN-HUNT

S EN I O R V I CE PR ES I D EN T

CR EAT I V E D I R ECTO R

ADM INIST R AT IVE ASS ISTANT

VIC E P R E S ID E N T

P R O G R A M MA N AG E R , S P E C IA L P R OJ E C TS

PROJECT COORDINATOR

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CHAIRMAN’S AWARD

SAMUEL L. JACKSON

Appearing in well over 100 films, Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. Jackson’s portrayal of ‘Jules’ in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” made an indelible mark on American cinema. In addition to unanimous critical acclaim, he received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, as well as a Best Supporting Actor award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Among his many award-winning performances, Jackson made movie history with his portrayal of Gator Purify in Spike Lee’s “Jungle Fever” when he was awarded the first and only Best Supporting Performance Award ever given by the judges at the Cannes Film Festival. Jackson will receive an honorary Academy Award at the upcoming Governors Awards this year.

With roles in prestigious and fan favorite films including “RoboCop,” “True Romance,” “The Hateful Eight,” “Snakes on

a Plane,” “A Time to Kill,” “Do the Right Thing,” “Goodfellas,” “Unbreakable,” multiple “Star Wars” films, and multiple Marvel films including “Iron Man 2,” “The Avengers,” “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and more, Jackson has solidified himself as an international film icon, captivating audiences worldwide.

Jackson’s career began onstage upon his graduation from Morehouse College in Atlanta with a degree in dramatic arts. Among the plays were Home, A Soldier’s Play, Sally/ Prince and The District Line. He also originated roles in two of August Wilson’s plays, The Piano Lesson and Two Trains Running at the Yale Repertory Theatre. For the New York Shakespeare Festival, Jackson appeared in Mother Courage and Her Children, Spell #7, and The Mighty Gents. Jackson made his Broadway debut in 2011 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater in “The Mountaintop,” where he portrayed Martin Luther King Jr. The play also starred Angela Bassett and was directed by Kenny Leon.

On the small screen, Jackson served as Executive Producer for the Spike TV animated series, “Afro Samurai” which premiered in 2007. The series received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Animated Program from the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences. The first edition of the “Afro Samurai” video game launched in February 2009. Jackson also starred in John Frankenheimer’s Emmy Awardwinning “Against the Wall” for HBO. His performance earned him a Cable Ace nomination as Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries, as well as a Golden Globe nomination.

Jackson will next be seen starring in the limited-series, “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” for Apple TV. The series is based on the acclaimed novel by best-selling author Walter Mosley, who adapted the story for the screen and executive produces alongside Jackson.

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PRESIDENT’S AWARD

PRINCE HARRY, THE DUKE OF SUSSEX AND

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Matt Sayles Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are humanitarians, global leaders, and co-founders of Archewell, which currently includes the nonprofit organization Archewell Foundation, as well as Archewell Production and Archewell Audio. Throughout its global footprint of work, Archewell is focused on driving systemic change across communities everywhere.

The Duke of Sussex is a military veteran, mental fitness advocate, and environmentalist who has dedicated his life’s work to addressing the mostpressing global challenges of our time, doing so in a way that bridges philanthropy with systems-based change. He is Founder of The Invictus Games, a globally renowned platform for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans that uses sport and competition as part of their rehabilitation, and he is also Founder of Travalyst, a non-profit global alliance of leading tourism companies and organizations working together to transform the future of sustainable travel and tourism. Prince Harry cofounded the children’s health and wellbeing charity Sentebale with his dear friend Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, in memory and continuation of their mothers’ legacy combatting the HIV crisis, and he serves as President of African Parks, a non-governmental organization that manages over 14 million hectares of national parks and preserved ecosystems across Africa in partnership with local communities

and governments. In recent years, he was named Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp, a world-class coaching and mental fitness platform used in over 90 countries and by hundreds of companies, and he served on the Aspen Institute Commission on Information Disorder, which brought together leaders spanning government, industry, media, and civil society to inform solutions to today’s mis- and disinformation crisis.

The Duchess of Sussex is a feminist, bestselling author, and longtime advocate for racial and gender justice who has worked throughout her life to promote stronger communities and more equitable outcomes for families. She is a dedicated champion of policies that uphold and protect human rights, such as access to paid leave, and has worked with leaders across the public and private sector to advance women’s economic independence. She has sought to bring a comprehensive approach to women’s empowerment, working with organizations like Smart Works to connect women with the tools and support they need— including clothing, mentorship, and interview coaching—to secure employment, and in her experience as a humanitarian ambassador, which took her to countries like Rwanda and India, she tackled issues ranging from clean water and food insecurity to girls’ education and period poverty. She previously served as a United Nations Women’s Advocate

for Women’s Political Participation and Leadership, a Counsellor to One Young World, and a World Vision Global Ambassador. She is an impactdriven investor in sustainable and female-led businesses and has led a number of successful non-profit efforts focused on lifting up local communities, such as Together, Our Community Cookbook, a charitable project supporting a group of inspiring women who gathered to cook fresh food for their families and neighbors following the Grenfell Tower fire in London.

In addition to serving as patrons and advisors to several charities, both The Duke and Duchess grew up with service as a guiding principle of their lives, learning from early ages the importance of helping others and being a force for positive change in the world. Their fearlessness in tackling vital societal issues, and their commitment to living an authentic life, has captured the world’s attention. In 2021, The Duke and Duchess were named to Time 100 Most Influential People in the World.

The Duke and Duchess currently live in California with their son Archie, their daughter Lili, and their two dogs.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT AWARD

NIKOLE HANNAHJONES

Nikole Hannah-Jones is an award-winning investigative reporter who covers civil rights and racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine. Nikole got hooked on journalism when she joined her high school newspaper and began writing about students like her, who were bused across town as part of a voluntary school desegregation program.

in the Pacific Northwest, The Oregonian in Portland, Ore., where she covered numerous beats, including demographics, the census and county government.

Nikole started her journalism career covering the majority-black Durham Public Schools for The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. During her three years there, she wrote Her heroes are the race beat reporters, extensively on issues of race, class, school such as Ida B. Wells, Ethel Payne, Simeon resegregation and equity.

Booker and Claude Sitton, whose fearless coverage helped move this nation closer to Nikole is a native Iowan, a child produced by its promise. the hopes of both the Great Migration and those who migrated from foreign shores.

Prior to joining The New York Times, Nikole She has also lived in Indiana, Georgia, North worked as an investigative reporter at Carolina and Oregon. Now she is Bed-Stuy ProPublica in New York City, where she fly in Brooklyn. spent three years chronicling the way official policy created and maintains segregation in housing and schools. Before that, she reported for the largest daily newspaper

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MESSAGE FROM

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Here we are, in year two (or is it three) of a global pandemic that should be unifying us as all of humanity is affected by this disease. Instead, we continue to be torn apart by economic inequality as the threads of democracy unravel. Scary times for sure, but we’ve faced them before.

What unifies the best of us is a moral compass, the drive to overcome obstacles, and our empathy with others. And that’s what the best of our entertainment has to offer. When we see those values expressed in our movies, television shows and music, we feel inspired to go on. And we need that inspiration more than ever this year.

In the spirit of rising to the occasion, we are excited to build on the tour of Black America that we started in last year’s Image Award show. Last year we took you from the Apollo Theater to the Morehouse campus to the Watts Towers. Wait till you see where we go this time!

As always, it’s an honor to produce the NAACP Image Awards.

This is the tenth year producing the show for Byron Phillips and myself, and the ninth for Phil Gurin. Our excitement has grown each year for the opportunity to celebrate the greatest in entertainment in new and exciting ways. We want to thank the NAACP, the artists who produce the great work we honor, and the audience for watching.

REGINALD HUDLIN, PHIL GURIN AND BYRON PHILLIPS Executive Producers

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We create meaningful connections between people from different backgrounds, identities and cultures. We are grateful for our partnership with the NAACP and are delighted to support the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.

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HOST

ANTHONY ANDERSON Multi-NAACP Image Awards winner, and Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor, Anthony Anderson is the star and executive producer of ABC’s multi-award nominated sitcom “black-ish” where he portrays Andre “Dre” Johnson which will air its eighth and final season. Anderson also will reprise his role as Detective Kevin Barnard on the 21st season of the highly anticipated return of “Law and Order.” He also currently hosts the ABC game show “To Tell the Truth.” Anderson is also executive producer of both “black-ish” and it’s spin off “grown-ish.”

Anderson has numerous other television and over twenty film credits including TRANSFORMERS, THE DEPARTED and HUSTLE & FLOW.

Anderson has received seven Emmy nominations

for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series as producer, three Golden Globe nominations and three Critics Choice nominations for his role on “black-ish.” He has won seven Image Awards and a total of 16 nominations in his career. He has been nominated for four Screen Actors Guild awards, BET Awards, and Teen Choice awards as well as one People’s Choice Awards and one Kids’ Choice Awards. Anderson has also hosted the NAACP Image Awards for the past eight years. In 2020 he was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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VIRTUAL AWARDS SHOW HOST

AFFION CROCKETT AFFION CROCKETT was introduced to the world on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, demonstrating his crystal clear impressions and physical comedy. He can currently be seen as a guest star in WELCOME TO FLATCH (FOX) and A BLACK LADY’S SKETCH SHOW (HBO). He has played supporting roles in the Universal feature film, UNDERCOVER BROTHER 2, and in the independent features, ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID and SAME DIFFERENCE. His other film credits include Adam Sandler’s PIXELS, A HAUNTED HOUSE 1 & 2 with Marlon Wayans, DANCE FLICK alongside the Wayans family, Martin Lawrence’s WELCOME HOME ROSCOE JENKINS, SOUL MEN starring Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac, and Kevin Hart’s THE WEDDING RINGER. In the realm of TV, his most recent guest star credits include roles on SUPERSTORE (NBC), THE GUEST BOOK (TBS) and BLACKISH (ABC) in addition to Larry David’s CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (HBO) and Billy Crystal/ Josh Gad’s THE COMEDIANS (FX). He can also be seen recurring in the IFC sketch series, SHERMAN’S SHOWCASE. Affion successfully headlines comedy clubs across the nation and just produced his first ever hour-long stand-up special, “AFFION CROCKETT: MIRROR II SOCIETY”, now streaming on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, NBC Peacock, Sirius XM, Xumo, and Pluto TV! Affion is also best known for his comedy niche with online sketch / parody videos garnering over 60 million views on YouTube. This caught the attention of Hip-Hop Mogul, Russell Simmons and resulted in the launch of an original online comedy series titled ‘Hustles with Russells’ starring the two. This also sparked multiple viral commercial campaigns. For one commercial Affion starred alongside Dr. Dre, and Lebron James, as well as one for Jay-Z’s clothing line Rocawear, where Affion impersonates Jay-Z and the French twin dancers Les Twins.

Affion starred in and executive produced his own sketch comedy show for FOX called ‘In the Flow with Affion Crockett,’ which was also executive produced by Jamie Foxx. The series revealed a fresh take on pop culture with spoofs of movie trailers, commercials, TV shows, music videos and celebrities.

Affion released his first comedy rap album shortly thereafter titled WATCH THE CLONE, with spoofs of popular artists like Jay-Z, Kanye, Eminem, 2 Chainz and more. Available on iTunes and other platforms!

Affion resides in Los Angeles, California. In addition to his screen time, he is greatly involved in his production company, Lejan Entertainment, Inc.

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ROY WILKINS CIVIL RIGHTS AWARD

TEXAS DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TEXAS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS

The NAACP Roy Wilkins Civil Rights Award is named in honor of a leader who spent more than four decades at the NAACP, including 22 years at the helm of the organization during the early, pivotal years of the modern Civil Rights Movement. Roy Wilkins helped organize the historic 1963 March on Washington; participated in the Selma-to-Montgomery marches in 1965 and the March Against Fear in Mississippi in 1966.

This year marks the first time since 1993 that we present the Roy Wilkins Civil Rights Award to a group who will join the ranks of past recipients including United Farm Workers President Cesar Chavez (1989), Representative Ronald V. Dellums (1990), Attorney Conrad J. Lynn (1990), Justice Thurgood Marshall, and Reverend Jesse L. Jackson (1993).

This year’s award is presented to those who individually and collectively exemplify the spirit of Roy Wilkins and embrace the NAACP’s work fighting for justice, protecting voting rights and encouraging full participation in the political process.

TEXAS DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS The sixty-five members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus fight for real solutions for all Texans.

They are champions for working families, and are dedicated to increasing opportunity for those we represent. They are steadfast in their commitment to increase access to affordable health care, invest in public schools and protect the freedom to vote.

Chaired by Rep. Chris Turner (HD 101 - Grand Prairie), the caucus supports Texas House Democrats in all matters related to their policy, communications and district efforts.

TEXAS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS The Texas Legislative Black Caucus was formed in 1973 and consisted of eight members. Those founding members were: Rep. Senfronia Thompson (Houston), currently the longest-serving woman in the history of the Texas state legislature; Rep. Anthony Hall (Houston); Rep. Mickey Leland (Houston); Rep. Craig Washington (Houston); Rep. Sam Hudson (Dallas); Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (Dallas); Rep. Paul Ragsdale (Dallas); and Rep. G.J.

Sutton (San Antonio). The TxLBC is currently composed of 17 members of the Texas House of Representatives and two Texas state senators. Chaired by Rep. Nicole Collier (HD 95 - Fort Worth), the caucus is committed to addressing the issues African Americans face across Texas.

MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS The Mexican American Legislative Caucus was founded in 1973 in the Texas House of Representatives by a small group of lawmakers of Mexican American heritage for the purpose of strengthening their numbers and better representing a united Latino constituency across the state. MALC is the oldest and largest Latino legislative caucus in the United States with 41 members representing millions of Texans. Together, MALC works in matters of consequence to the state's large and growing Latino constituency and to raise the level of Latino engagement in Texas government. The current chair is Rep. Rafael Anchía (HD 103 - Dallas).

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ABC & ABC Signature Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Anthony Anderson Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Tracee Ellis Ross Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Deon Cole Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Laurence Fishburne Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Jenifer Lewis Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Marsai Martin Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series) Miles Brown

National Geographic & 20th Television Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Cynthia Erivo Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Courtney B. Vance Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Pauletta Washington Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series “Respect” - Anthony Hemingway

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ABC Signature Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Forest Whitaker Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Giancarlo Esposito Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series “The Bonanno Split” - Carl Seaton

20th Television Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Sterling K. Brown Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Susan Kelechi Watson Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series) Eris Baker

FX & 20th Television Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Billy Porter Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series “Series Finale” - Ryan Murphy Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals, Janet Mock, Our Lady J

Hulu Outstanding Motion Picture Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Andra Day Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album Salaam Remi, Andra Day, Raphael Saadiq, Warren “E” Felder, Downtown Trevor Brown

20th Television Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Angela Bassett

20th Television Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Alex R. Hibbert Outstanding Guest Performance Alani “La La” Anthony

Walt Disney Studios & Walt Disney Animation Studios Outstanding Animated Motion Picture Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion Picture Awkwafina

FX Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Damson Idris Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series “Fight or Flight” - Carl Seaton

ABC & 20th Television Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Elisha “EJ” Williams Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series) Elisha “EJ” Williams

ABC Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble Alfonso Ribeiro

ABC & ABC Signature Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Chandra Wilson

National Geographic Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture) Dawn Porter

Pixar Animation Studios & Disney+ Outstanding Animated Motion Picture

ABC & ABC News Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)

Hulu Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Regina Hall

Disney Media Entertainment & Distribution & ABC News Outstanding Talk Series

ABC Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series) 20th Television Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Joe Morton

Pixar Animation Studios & Disney+ Outstanding Short-Form (Animated)

Disney+ Outstanding Short Form Series – Comedy or Drama Hulu Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series “Yuki” - Maya Erskine

Walt Disney Studios & Walt Disney Animation Studios Outstanding Short-Form (Animated)

Walt Disney Studios & Walt Disney Animation Studios Outstanding Animated Motion Picture Searchlight Pictures, Hulu & Onyx Collective Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson Outstanding Documentary (Film)

Marvel Studios & Disney+ Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series “New World Order” - Malcolm Spellman

Disney Branded Television Outstanding Children’s Program

20th Century Studios Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture Ariana DeBose

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Gushers is excited to announce the first annual Gushers Black Voices Create GEMS Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards®.

The GEMS Award recognizes Black content creators who have been responsible for producing exceptional content that’s both engaging, original, and trendsetting.

This recipient embodies a drive to move communities of color forward by creatively leveraging their presence on the platform. Consideration will be given to Black content creators across all disciplines who are using their creativity to entertain, educate, and inspire.

Tune in on February 26th at 8/7 CST on BET to Watch.

SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY AWARD NOMINEES

Enrique Jones Gibson

Lynae Vanee

Kevin Fredericks

Laron Hines

Terrell Grice

SPONSORED BY

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MESSAGE FROM

MELONIE PARKER On behalf of Google, I am proud to support the 53rd NAACP Image Awards and the incredible work NAACP has led for over 100 years!

It’s an honor to take part in the tradition of recognizing inspiring nominees and award winners who are shaping our world for the better.

Congratulations to all!

Through this annual celebration of excellence, lifting up diverse voices and honoring artistry, the NAACP delivers insight and connection to the Black community that drives change. This is the kind of change that we know at Google we have a responsibility to co-create.

We value our work with the NAACP on many of the Association’s programs, including the NAACP’s ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) program, an initiative that prepares, recognizes and rewards next generation African-American innovators, culture creators, makers, and influencers. With Google.org funding and volunteering support, the NAACP is working to double the program’s reach to almost 70,000 students by 2023. Efforts like these complement our own efforts to build sustainable equity.

And just as Google has supported the NAACP, the Association has been an instrumental partner for Google. With the NAACPs’ support, we’ve seen critical progress since we announced our racial equity commitments in 2020. Our commitments included dedicated resources for Black job seekers and business owners, a sustained commitment to racial justice organizations, and creation of the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund to directly support the vision of Black creators and artists on YouTube. This month, we will launch a series of music playlists in the YouTube Music app, further celebrating voices in Black culture and history. And on Google Arts & Culture, we will showcase new content from across the African diaspora, amplifying projects from the Black legends of Detroit’s rock and roll scene, to international artists from the Haiti Film Institute.

We firmly believe the impact of our partnership reaches far beyond the tech industry, and inspires all to embrace what the NAACP Image Awards stand for—celebrating the achievements and contributions of creators, innovators and leaders across communities, while uplifting positive examples within our communities.

Google is proud to stand beside the NAACP. Congratulations on celebrating 53 years of multicultural achievements at the NAACP Image Awards—here’s to many more!

MELONIE PARKER Chief Diversity Officer Google

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ACTIVIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

SCOT X. ESDAILE SPONSORED BY

Born and raised in New Haven, CT, Scot X. Esdaile developed his passion for public service and civil rights at an early age. As a young activist, he worked on several national campaigns for such prominent change agents as Rev. Jesse Jackson, former Virginia Governor Doug Wilder, and former New Haven Mayor John Daniels. In 1992, his passion for

youth empowerment moved him to be the founder of Elm City Nation, an at-risk youth organization aimed at community development and combating gang violence.

Mr. Esdaile’s commitment to uplifting youth and community has persisted through his work with the NAACP, where he served as President of the

Greater New Haven NAACP Branch for 7 years prior to his election as State NAACP President in 2004, the youngest State President in the country at the time. Under his leadership, the NAACP expanded its programming on a statewide and regional level, focused on education, health and criminal justice reform.

YOUTH ACTIVIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

CHANNING HILL

SPONSORED BY

Channing Hill is an aspiring lawyer pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Strategic, Legal, and Management Communication at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Channing is not new to social justice and advocacy. At only 20 years old, Channing has organized and led protests in public schools 41 | 53rd NAACP Imag e Award s

in her home state of Texas since her adolescence. Finding her voice in her NAACP Youth-Council in Arlington, Texas, she now leads as the Howard University NAACP Chapter President and the Region 7 National YouthWorks Committee Representative.

a sit-in protest at Howard University that lasted 34 days, the longest student protest in Howard’s History.

Channing’s commitment to social justice is rooted in a firm belief in community and black radical traditions.

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Your world is a flight away.

American Airlines is proud to sponsor the 53rd NAAACP Image Awards.

American Airlines and the Flight Symbol logo are marks of American Airlines, Inc. © 2022 American Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Jennifer Hudson

Lil Nas X

Regina King

Megan Thee Stallion

Tiffany Haddish

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NAACP IMAGE FILMS

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE Tessa Thompson OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE (MOTION PICTURE) Rebecca Hall

OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE

OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY (TELEVISION)

OUTSTANDING INDEPENDENT MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE Halle Berry OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE IN A MOTION PICTURE Sheila Atim OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE IN A MOTION PICTURE Danny Boyd, Jr.

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE Zendaya

OUTSTANDING MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE Jonathan Majors OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE Idris Elba OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE Delroy Lindo OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE LaKeith Stanfield OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE Danielle Deadwyler OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE Regina King OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE (MOTION PICTURE) Jeymes Samuel OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A MOTION PICTURE Jeymes Samuel OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A MOTION PICTURE Jeymes Samuel, Boaz Yakin OUTSTANDING SOUNDTRACK/ COMPILATION ALBUM Jeymes Samuel, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter

OUTSTANDING SHORT-FORM (ANIMATED)

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A MOTION PICTURE Lin-Manuel Miranda

OUTSTANDING ANIMATED MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING CHARACTER VOICE-OVER PERFORMANCE (MOTION PICTURE) Brian Tyree Henry

Geneva Club / Roc Nation Records, LLC

AND SALUTES THE

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES JENNIFER HUDSON

LIL NAS X

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MEGAN THEE STALLION

REGINA KING

TIFFANY HADDISH

CONG R ATUL ATES O UR

AWARDS NOMINEES ®

SERIES

OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

OUTSTANDING ANIMATED SERIES OUTSTANDING CHARACTER VOICE-OVER PERFORMANCE (TELEVISION) Keke Palmer

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL Betty Gabriel

OUTSTANDING TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL Jaden Michael OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE (TELEVISION) Angel Kristi Williams

OUTSTANDING VARIETY SHOW (SERIES OR SPECIAL)

OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY (TELEVISION)

OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM OUTSTANDING CHARACTER VOICE-OVER PERFORMANCE (TELEVISION) Chris “Ludacris” Bridges OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE (TELEVISION) Halcyon Person

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL Kevin Hart OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL Wesley Snipes OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL Will Catlett “Like Cain Did Abel” OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A DRAMA SERIES Hanelle Culpepper

OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES Wanda Sykes OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL Anika Noni Rose OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE (TELEVISION) Quyen Tran

OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

“Episode #3.6” OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A COMEDY SERIES Temi Wilkey OUTSTANDING ANIMATED SERIES

OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES Loretta Devine

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OUTSTANDING ANIMATED SERIES

PROUDLY CONGRATULATES OUR

ASHLEY NICOLE BLACK, “Do the Right-est Thing” LEANN BOWEN, “Lavender” OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A COMEDY SERIES

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES DAWN-LYEN GARDNER • RUTINA WESLEY OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

KOFI SIRIBOE

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

BIANCA LAWSON

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

CIERRA GLAUDE

OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE (TELEVISION)

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES DANIEL EZRA

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

NKECHI OKORO CARROLL, “Homecoming” OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A DRAMA SERIES

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NOMINEES FOR THE 53RD NAACP IMAGE AWARDS®

ANIKA NONI ROSE

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS

IN A TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL

QUYEN TRAN

OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE (TELEVISION)

OUTSTANDING REALITY PROGRAM, REALITY COMPETITION OR GAME SHOW (SERIES)

OUTSTANDING TALK SERIES GARCELLE BEAUVAIS • ADRIENNE HOUGHTON LONI LOVE • JEANNIE MAI JENKINS OUTSTANDING HOST

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VANGUARD AWARD FOR COSTUME DESIGN

RUTH E. CARTER

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Jaxon Photo Group

Ruth E. Carter is the 2019 Academy Award winner in Costume Design for Marvel’s “BLACK PANTHER,” making history as the first African American to win in the category.

research, eye for detail, and ability to deliver the director’s vision, while infusing her own signature, makes her one of the most sought after and renowned costume designers in the world.

Carter wows audiences and dazzles critics alike with Afro future looks that empower the female form and turn a superhero into an African King. Inspired by African tribal wear, Carter fuses traditional and contemporary while incorporating technology to deliver fashion and function, cementing her as one of the preeminent voices and experts on Afro aesthetics.

As a collection, Carter’s costumes, based on real and imaginative characters, provide an arc to the stories of African Americans so intriguing and unforgettable they influence music, fashion, culture, art, and film-making.

A career spanning more than three decades in theater, cinema, and television, Carter has collaborated with some of the most prolific directors including Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, late John Singleton, Ava DuVernay, and Ryan Coogler.

Carter’s depth of artistry, flowing together with her creative instincts, passion for culture and history, empathy for people, capacity for

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Earning her over forty film credits, including two Academy Award nominations for “MALCOLM X” (1993) and “AMISTAD” (1998), and an Emmy nomination for the reboot of the television mini-series “ROOTS” (2016).

Carter received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame becoming only the second Costume Designer to receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2021).

AND THE

MOTION PICTURE NOMINEES ARE...

SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES, ONYX COLLECTIVE, AND HULU WISH TO THANK THE NAACP AND CONGRATULATE OUR NOMINEE

OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE AHMIR “QUESTLOVE” THOMPSON SearchlightPictures.com/FYC

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING MOTION PICTURE

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

KING RICHARD (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

RESPECT (METRO GOLDWYN MAYER PICTURES /UNITED ARTISTS RELEASING)

THE HARDER THEY FALL (NETFLIX)

THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY (HULU ORIGINAL / NEW SLATE VENTURES / LEE DANIELS ENTERTAINMENT / ROTH-KRISCHENBAUM FILMS)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE

DENZEL WASHINGTON - THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH (APPLE TV+/ A24)

JONATHAN MAJORS - THE HARDER THEY FALL (NETFLIX)

LaKEITH STANFIELD - JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

MAHERSHALA ALI - SWAN SONG (APPLE TV+)

WILL SMITH - KING RICHARD (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE

ANDRA DAY - THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY (HULU ORIGINAL / NEW SLATE VENTURES / LEE DANIELS ENTERTAINMENT / ROTH-KRISCHENBAUM FILMS)

HALLE BERRY - BRUISED (NETFLIX)

JENNIFER HUDSON - RESPECT (METRO GOLDWYN MAYER PICTURES/ UNITED ARTISTS RELEASING)

TESSA THOMPSON - PASSING (NETFLIX)

ZENDAYA - MALCOLM & MARIE (NETFLIX)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE

ALGEE SMITH - JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

DANIEL KALUUYA - JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

DELROY LINDO - THE HARDER THEY FALL (NETFLIX)

IDRIS ELBA - THE HARDER THEY FALL (NETFLIX)

LaKEITH STANFIELD - THE HARDER THEY FALL (NETFLIX)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE

AUNJANUE ELLIS - KING RICHARD (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

AUDRA MCDONALD - RESPECT (METRO GOLDWYN MAYER PICTURES/ UNITED ARTISTS RELEASING)

DANIELLE DEADWYLER - THE HARDER THEY FALL (NETFLIX)

DOMINIQUE FISHBACK - JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

REGINA KING - THE HARDER THEY FALL (NETFLIX)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE

COMING 2 AMERICA (PARAMOUNT RELEASING /AMAZON STUDIOS)

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

KING RICHARD (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

RESPECT (METRO GOLDWYN MAYER PICTURES /UNITED ARTISTS RELEASING)

THE HARDER THEY FALL (NETFLIX)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING INDEPENDENT MOTION PICTURE

AMERICAN SKIN (VERTICAL ENTERTAINMENT, BET+)

BRUISED (NETFLIX)

CODA (APPLE TV+)

TEST PATTERN (KINO LORBER)

THE KILLING OF KENNETH CHAMBERLAIN (REDBIRD ENTERTAINMENT)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE

7 PRISONERS (NETFLIX)

AFRICAN AMERICA (NETFLIX)

EYIMOFE (THIS IS MY DESIRE) (JANUS FILMS)

FLEE (NEON / PARTICIPANT)

THE GRAVEDIGGER’S WIFE (ORANGE STUDIO)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING ANIMATED MOTION PICTURE

ENCANTO (WALT DISNEY STUDIOS)

LUCA (WALT DISNEY STUDIOS)

RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (WALT DISNEY STUDIOS)

SING 2 (UNIVERSAL PICTURES)

VIVO (NETFLIX)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING CHARACTER VOICE-OVER PERFORMANCE - MOTION PICTURE

ANDRE BRAUGHER - SPIRIT UNTAMED (UNIVERSAL PICTURES)

AWKWAFINA - RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (WALT DISNEY STUDIOS)

BRIAN TYREE HENRY - VIVO (NETFLIX)

ERIC ANDRÉ - SING 2 (UNIVERSAL PICTURES)

LETITIA WRIGHT - SING 2 (UNIVERSAL PICTURES)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING SHORT-FORM (ANIMATED)

BLUSH (APPLE TV+)

ROBIN ROBIN (NETFLIX)

SHE DREAMS AT SUNRISE (SATURDAY MORNING, TRIBECA STUDIOS, PROCTER & GAMBLE)

TWENTY SOMETHING (PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS)

US AGAIN (WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING SHORT-FORM (LIVE ACTION)

AURINKO IN ADAGIO (UNIVERSAL PICTURES)

BLACKOUT (NETFLIX)

THE ICE CREAM STOP (WALT DISNEY STUDIOS)

THESE FINAL HOURS (UNIVERSAL PICTURES)

WHEN THE SUN SETS (LAKUTSHON’ ILANGA) (UNIVERSAL PICTURES)

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WARNER BROS. PICTURES

P R O U D LY C O N G R AT U L A T E S O U R N O M I N E E S AT T H E 5 3 R D

OUTSTANDING MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING ACTOR

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR

IN A MOTION PICTURE

IN A MOTION PICTURE

LAKEITH STANFIELD

ALGEE SMITH

OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE

DANIEL KALUUYA LAKEITH STANFIELD DOMINIQUE FISHBACK ASHTON ALGEE SMITH DARRELL BRITT-GIBSON DOMINIQUE THORNE MARTIN

IN A MOTION PICTURE

DOMINIQUE FISHBACK

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A MOTION PICTURE

SHAKA KING

OUTSTANDING SOUNDTRACK/ COMPILATION ALBUM

IN A MOTION PICTURE

SHAKA KING KENNY LUCAS

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS

JESSE PLEMONS SANDERS LIL REL HOWERY SHEEN

OUTSTAND ING WRITING

DANIEL KALUUYA

WILL BERSON KEITH LUCAS

MARK ISHAM

CRAIG HARRIS

OUTSTANDING MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING ACTOR

OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE CAST

WILL SMITH

WILL SMITH AUNJANUE ELLIS SANIYYA SIDNEY DEMI SINGLETON TONY GOLDWYN JON BERNTHAL

IN A MOTION PICTURE

IN A MOTION PICTURE

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE

OUTSTANDING FEMALE ARTIST

AUNJANUE ELLIS

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A MOTION PICTURE

BEYONCÉ – “BE ALIVE”

OUTSTANDING SOUL/R&B SONG “BE ALIVE”– BEYONCÉ

REINALDO MARCUS GREEN W W W. W B AWA R D S . C O M

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE IN A MOTION PICTURE

ARIANA DEBOSE - WEST SIDE STORY (20TH CENTURY STUDIOS)

DANNY BOYD, JR. - BRUISED (NETFLIX)

JALON CHRISTIAN - A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN (COLUMBIA PICTURES)

LONNIE CHAVIS - THE WATER MAN (RLJE FILMS)

SHEILA ATIM - BRUISED (NETFLIX)

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MOTION PICTURE OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE (MOTION PICTURE)

AHMIR “QUESTLOVE” THOMPSON - SUMMER OF SOUL (...OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED) (SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES, ONYX COLLECTIVE, HULU)

JAMILA WIGNOT - AILEY (NEON)

JEYMES SAMUEL - THE HARDER THEY FALL (NETFLIX)

LIESL TOMMY - RESPECT (METRO GOLDWYN MAYER PICTURES/ UNITED ARTISTS RELEASING)

REBECCA HALL - PASSING (NETFLIX)

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AND THE

TELEVISION + STREAMING NOMINEES ARE...

PROUD TO BE PART OF THE COMMUNITY. We fly where you want to go. We live where you live. And we’re committed to taking care of those communities, because we’re all in this together.

Proud to support the 53rd NAACP Image Awards®.

TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES

9-1-1 (FOX)

ALL AMERICAN (THE CW)

GODFATHER OF HARLEM (EPIX)

POSE (FX NETWORK)

QUEEN SUGAR (OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

BILLY PORTER - POSE (FX NETWORK)

DAMSON IDRIS - SNOWFALL (FX NETWORK)

FOREST WHITAKER - GODFATHER OF HARLEM (EPIX)

KOFI SIRIBOE - QUEEN SUGAR (OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK)

STERLING K. BROWN - THIS IS US (NBC)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

ANGELA BASSETT - 9-1-1 (FOX)

DAWN-LYEN GARDNER - QUEEN SUGAR (OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK)

OCTAVIA SPENCER - TRUTH BE TOLD (APPLE TV+)

QUEEN LATIFAH - THE EQUALIZER (CBS)

RUTINA WESLEY - QUEEN SUGAR (OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

ALEX HIBBERT - THE CHI (SHOWTIME)

CLIFF “METHOD MAN” SMITH - POWER BOOK II: GHOST (STARZ)

DANIEL EZRA - ALL AMERICAN (THE CW)

GIANCARLO ESPOSITO - GODFATHER OF HARLEM (EPIX)

JOE MORTON - OUR KIND OF PEOPLE (FOX)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

ALFRE WOODARD - SEE (APPLE TV+)

BIANCA LAWSON - QUEEN SUGAR (OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK)

CHANDRA WILSON - GREY’S ANATOMY (ABC)

MARY J. BLIGE - POWER BOOK II: GHOST (STARZ)

SUSAN KELECHI WATSON - THIS IS US (NBC)

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C ONG R AT UL AT IONS to our 53 rd

Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series ISSA RAE YVONNE ORJI Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series JAY ELLIS Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series AMANDA SEALES NATASHA ROTHWELL Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series KENDRICK SAMPSON

Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture) SAMANTHA KNOWLES YORUBA RICHEN GEETA GANDBHIR NADIA HALLGREN

NAACP Image Awards Nominees ®

Outstanding Guest Performance CHRISTINA ELMORE Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series ISSA RAE “Everything’s Gonna Be, Okay?!”

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series MELINA MATSOUKAS “Reunited, Okay?!”

PRENTICE PENNY “Everything’s Gonna Be, Okay?!”

Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)

Outstanding Documentary (Television)

Thank you, NAACP Image Awards , for our 23 nominations and your recognition. ®

Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special)

Outstanding Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special WILLIAM JACKSON HARPER

Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble LEBRON JAMES

Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture) SPIKE LEE

Outstanding Documentary (Film)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special NATASHA ROTHWELL

Outstanding Short Form Series or Special – Reality/Nonfiction “Shelter”

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series BASHIR SALAHUDDIN DIALLO RIDDLE “Tornado”

TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES

`BLACK-ISH (ABC)

HARLEM (AMAZON STUDIOS)

INSECURE (HBO)

RUN THE WORLD (STARZ)

THE UPSHAWS (NETFLIX)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

ANTHONY ANDERSON - `BLACK-ISH (ABC)

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER - THE NEIGHBORHOOD (CBS)

DON CHEADLE - BLACK MONDAY (SHOWTIME)

ELISHA ‘EJ’ WILLIAMS - THE WONDER YEARS (ABC)

JAY ELLIS - INSECURE (HBO)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

ISSA RAE - INSECURE (HBO)

LORETTA DEVINE - FAMILY REUNION (NETFLIX)

REGINA HALL - BLACK MONDAY (SHOWTIME)

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS - `BLACK-ISH (ABC)

YVONNE ORJI - INSECURE (HBO)

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Hallmark Channel Congratulates Monique N. Matthews on her Nomination for Outstanding Writing, TV Movie or Special and Celebrates all the 53rd NAACP Image Awards Nominees ®

CONGRATULATES THE NOMINEES AND WINNERS OF THE 53rd NAACP IMAGE AWARDS®

THANK YOU NAACP FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

ANDRE BRAUGHER - BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (NBC)

DEON COLE - `BLACK-ISH (ABC)

KENAN THOMPSON - SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (NBC)

KENDRICK SAMPSON - INSECURE (HBO)

LAURENCE FISHBURNE - `BLACK-ISH (ABC)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

AMANDA SEALES - INSECURE (HBO)

JENIFER LEWIS - `BLACK-ISH (ABC)

MARSAI MARTIN - `BLACK-ISH (ABC)

NATASHA ROTHWELL - INSECURE (HBO)

WANDA SYKES - THE UPSHAWS (NETFLIX)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL

COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE - (NETFLIX)

GENIUS: ARETHA - (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC)

LOVE LIFE - (HBO MAX)

ROBIN ROBERTS PRESENTS: MAHALIA - (LIFETIME)

THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - (AMAZON STUDIOS)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL

ANTHONY MACKIE - SOLOS (AMAZON STUDIOS)

JADEN MICHAEL - COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE (NETFLIX)

KEVIN HART - TRUE STORY (NETFLIX)

WESLEY SNIPES - TRUE STORY (NETFLIX)

WILLIAM JACKSON HARPER - LOVE LIFE (HBO MAX)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL

BETTY GABRIEL - CLICKBAIT (NETFLIX)

CYNTHIA ERIVO - GENIUS: ARETHA (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC)

DANIELLE BROOKS - ROBIN ROBERTS PRESENTS: MAHALIA (LIFETIME)

JODIE TURNER-SMITH - ANNE BOLEYN (AMC+)

TARAJI P. HENSON - ANNIE LIVE! (NBC)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL

COURTNEY B. VANCE - GENIUS: ARETHA (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC)

KEITH DAVID - BLACK AS NIGHT (AMAZON STUDIOS)

TITUSS BURGESS - ANNIE LIVE! (NBC)

WILL CATLETT - TRUE STORY (NETFLIX)

WILLIAM JACKSON HARPER - THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (AMAZON STUDIOS)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION MOVIE, LIMITED-SERIES OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL

ANIKA NONI ROSE - MAID (NETFLIX)

NATASHA ROTHWELL - THE WHITE LOTUS (HBO)

PAULETTA WASHINGTON - GENIUS: ARETHA (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC)

REGINA HALL - NINE PERFECT STRANGERS (HULU)

SHEILA ATIM - THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (AMAZON STUDIOS)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE (TELEVISION)

ANGEL KRISTI WILLIAMS - COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE (NETFLIX)

CIERRA GLAUDE - QUEEN SUGAR (OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK)

DEBORAH RILEY DRAPER - THE LEGACY OF BLACK WALL STREET (OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK)

HALCYON PERSON - KARMA’S WORLD (NETFLIX)

QUYEN TRAN - MAID (NETFLIX)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST (NETFLIX)

FAMILY REUNION (NETFLIX)

KARMA’S WORLD (NETFLIX)

RAVEN’S HOME (DISNEY CHANNEL)

WAFFLES + MOCHI (NETFLIX)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A YOUTH (SERIES, SPECIAL, TELEVISION MOVIE OR LIMITED-SERIES)

ALAYAH “LAY LAY” HIGH - THAT GIRL LAY LAY (NICKELODEON)

CELINA SMITH - ANNIE LIVE! (NBC)

ELISHA ‘EJ’ WILLIAMS - THE WONDER YEARS (ABC)

ERIS BAKER - THIS IS US (NBC)

MILES BROWN - `BLACK-ISH (ABC)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING ANIMATED SERIES

BIG MOUTH (NETFLIX)

PEANUT HEADZ: BLACK HISTORY TOONZ (KWELI TV)

SUPER SEMA (YOUTUBE ORIGINALS)

WE THE PEOPLE (NETFLIX)

YASUKE (NETFLIX)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING CHARACTER VOICE-OVER PERFORMANCE (TELEVISION)

ANGELA BASSETT - MALIKA: THE LION QUEEN (FOX)

BILLY PORTER - FAIRFAX (AMAZON STUDIOS)

CHRIS “LUDACRIS” BRIDGES - KARMA’S WORLD (NETFLIX)

CREE SUMMER - RUGRATS (PARAMOUNT+)

KEKE PALMER - BIG MOUTH (NETFLIX)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING NEWS/INFORMATION (SERIES OR SPECIAL)

BLOOD ON BLACK WALL STREET: THE LEGACY OF THE TULSA MASSACRE (NBC)

NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT (NBC)

SOUL OF A NATION (ABC)

THE REIDOUT (MSNBC)

UNSUNG (TV ONE)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING TALK SERIES

DESUS & MERO (SHOWTIME)

HART TO HEART (PEACOCK)

RED TABLE TALK (FACEBOOK WATCH)

TAMRON HALL (SYNDICATED)

THE REAL (SYNDICATED)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING HOST IN A TALK OR NEWS/ INFORMATION (SERIES OR SPECIAL) – INDIVIDUAL OR ENSEMBLE

JOY REID - THE REIDOUT (MSNBC)

DANIEL “DESUS NICE” BAKER, JOEL “THE KID MERO” MARTINEZ - DESUS & MERO (SHOWTIME)

GARCELLE BEAUVAIS, ADRIENNE HOUGHTON, LONI LOVE, JEANNIE MAI JENKINS - THE REAL (SYNDICATED)

JADA PINKETT SMITH, ADRIENNE BANFIELD-NORRIS, WILLOW SMITH - RED TABLE TALK (FACEBOOK WATCH)

LEBRON JAMES - THE SHOP: UNINTERRUPTED (HBO)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING HOST IN A REALITY/REALITY COMPETITION, GAME SHOW OR VARIETY (SERIES OR SPECIAL) – INDIVIDUAL OR ENSEMBLE

ALFONSO RIBEIRO - AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS (ABC)

AMBER RUFFIN - THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW (PEACOCK)

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER – 73RD ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS (CBS)

IYANLA VANZANT - IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE (OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK)

TREVOR NOAH - THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH (COMEDY CENTRAL)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING REALITY PROGRAM, REALITY COMPETITION OR GAME SHOW (SERIES)

CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD (ABC)

IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE (OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK)

SWEET LIFE: LOS ANGELES (HBO MAX)

THE VOICE (NBC)

WILD ‘N OUT (VH1)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING VARIETY SHOW (SERIES OR SPECIAL)

A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO)

BET AWARDS 2021 (BET NETWORKS)

DAVE CHAPPELLE: THE CLOSER (NETFLIX)

SAVAGE X FENTY SHOW VOL. 3 (AMAZON STUDIOS)

THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH (COMEDY CENTRAL)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING SHORT FORM SERIES - COMEDY OR DRAMA

BETWEEN THE SCENES: THE DAILY SHOW (COMEDY CENTRAL)

DARK HUMOR (COMEDY CENTRAL / YOUTUBE)

DELLA MAE (ASPIRETV)

THE DISNEY LAUNCHPAD: SHORTS INCUBATOR (DISNEY+)

TWO SIDES: UNFAITHFUL (SNAPCHAT)

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TELEVISION + STREAMING OUTSTANDING SHORT FORM SERIES OR SPECIAL - REALITY/NONFICTION

LIFE BY THE HORNS (SNAPCHAT)

MEMORY BUILDS THE MONUMENT (IYO VISUALS / FIFTH WARD CRC)

WIDEN THE SCREEN: 8:46 FILMS (BET NETWORKS)

THROUGH OUR EYES (HBO MAX)

LYNCHING POSTCARDS: TOKEN OF A GREAT DAY (MTV DOCUMENTARY FILMS / PARAMOUNT+)

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CREATIVE CHANGEMAKERS STORYTELLERS MUSIC MAKERS PORTRAYERS OF PEOPLE

SOCIAL CHANGEMAKERS CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATES VOTING RIGHTS FIGHTERS SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISTS

CLIMATE CHANGEMAKER

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BE THE CHANGE

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AND THE

DOCUMENTARY NOMINEES ARE...

DOCUMENTARY OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY (TELEVISION)

1971: THE YEAR THAT MUSIC CHANGED EVERYTHING (APPLE TV+)

AMERICAN MASTERS: HOW IT FEELS TO BE FREE (PBS)

BLOOD BROTHERS: MALCOLM X & MUHAMMAD ALI (NETFLIX)

HIGH ON THE HOG: HOW AFRICAN AMERICAN CUISINE TRANSFORMED AMERICA (NETFLIX)

INSECURE DOCUMENTARY (HBO)

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DOCUMENTARY OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY (FILM)

ATTICA (SHOWTIME)

BARBARA LEE: SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER (GREENWICH ENTERTAINMENT)

MY NAME IS PAULI MURRAY (AMAZON STUDIOS IN ASSOCIATION WITH PARTICIPANT)

SUMMER OF SOUL (...OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED) (SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES, ONYX COLLECTIVE, HULU)

TINA (HBO DOCUMENTARY FILMS)

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AND THE

RECORDING NOMINEES ARE...

RECORDING OUTSTANDING ALBUM

AN EVENING WITH SILK SONIC - SILK SONIC (ATLANTIC / AFTERMATH)

BACK OF MY MIND - H.E.R. (RCA RECORDS / MBK ENTERTAINMENT)

CERTIFIED LOVER BOY - DRAKE (REPUBLIC RECORDS)

HEAUX TALES - JAZMINE SULLIVAN (RCA RECORDS)

WHEN IT’S ALL SAID AND DONE… TAKE TIME - GIVEON (EPIC RECORDS)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING NEW ARTIST

CYNTHIA ERIVO - CH. 1 VS. 1 (VERVE RECORDS / UMG RECORDINGS)

JIMMIE ALLEN - BETTIE JAMES GOLD EDITION (BBR MUSIC GROUP)

SAWEETIE - BEST FRIEND FEAT. DOJA CAT (ICY / WARNER RECORDS)

TEMS - IF ORANGE WAS A PLACE (RCA RECORDS / SINCE ‘93)

ZOE WEES - GIRLS LIKE US (CAPITOL RECORDS)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING MALE ARTIST

ANTHONY HAMILTON - LOVE IS THE NEW BLACK (MY MUSIC BOX LLC / BMG)

DRAKE - WAY 2 SEXY (REPUBLIC RECORDS)

GIVEON - HEARTBREAK ANNIVERSARY (EPIC RECORDS)

J. COLE - THE OFF-SEASON (DREAMVILLE / ROC NATION)

LIL NAS X - MONTERO (CALL ME BY YOUR NAME) (COLUMBIA RECORDS)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING FEMALE ARTIST

H.E.R. - BACK OF MY MIND (RCA RECORDS / MBK ENTERTAINMENT)

ARI LENNOX - PRESSURE (DREAMVILLE / INTERSCOPE RECORDS)

BEYONCE´ - BE ALIVE (COLUMBIA RECORDS / PARKWOOD)

CHLÖE - HAVE MERCY (COLUMBIA RECORDS / PARKWOOD)

JAZMINE SULLIVAN - HEAUX TALES (RCA RECORDS)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING DUO, GROUP OR COLLABORATION (TRADITIONAL)

ANTHONY HAMILTON FEAT. JENNIFER HUDSON - SUPERSTAR (MY MUSIC BOX LLC / BMG)

CHLÖE X HALLE - GEORGIA ON MY MIND (COLUMBIA RECORDS / PARKWOOD)

JAZMINE SULLIVAN FEAT. H.E.R. - GIRL LIKE ME (RCA RECORDS)

LEELA JAMES FEAT. ANTHONY HAMILTON - COMPLICATED (REMIX) (SHESANGZ MUSIC, INC. / BMG)

SILK SONIC - LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN (ATLANTIC / AFTERMATH)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING DUO, GROUP OR COLLABORATION (CONTEMPORARY)

CHRIS BROWN FEAT. YOUNG THUG, FUTURE, LIL DURK AND LATTO - GO CRAZY (REMIX) (RCA RECORDS)

DOJA CAT FEAT. SZA - KISS ME MORE (RCA RECORDS / KEMOSABE RECORDS)

DRAKE FEAT. FUTURE & YOUNG THUG - WAY 2 SEXY (REPUBLIC RECORDS)

H.E.R. FEAT. CHRIS BROWN - COME THROUGH (RCA RECORDS / MBK ENTERTAINMENT)

TOBE NWIGWE FEAT. FAT NWIGWE - FYE FYE (TOBE NWIGWE, LLC)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING SOUL/R&B SONG

DAMAGE - H.E.R. (RCA RECORDS / MBK ENTERTAINMENT)

BE ALIVE - BEYONCÉ (COLUMBIA RECORDS / PARKWOOD)

HAVE MERCY - CHLÖE (COLUMBIA RECORDS / PARKWOOD)

LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN - SILK SONIC (ATLANTIC / AFTERMATH)

PICK UP YOUR FEELINGS - JAZMINE SULLIVAN (RCA RECORDS)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING HIP HOP/RAP SONG

BEST FRIEND - SAWEETIE FEAT. DOJA CAT (ICY / WARNER RECORDS)

FYE FYE - TOBE NWIGWE FEAT. FAT NWIGWE (TOBE NWIGWE, LLC)

INDUSTRY BABY - LIL NAS X FEAT. JACK HARLOW (COLUMBIA RECORDS)

MY LIFE WITH 21 SAVAGE AND MORRAY - J. COLE (DREAMVILLE / ROC NATION)

WAY 2 SEXY - DRAKE (REPUBLIC RECORDS)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING MUSIC VIDEO/VISUAL ALBUM

BEST FRIEND - SAWEETIE FEAT. DOJA CAT (ICY / WARNER RECORDS)

ESSENCE - WIZKID FEAT. TEMS (RCA RECORDS / STARBOY / SONY MUSIC INTERNATIONAL)

FYE FYE - TOBE NWIGWE FEAT. FAT NWIGWE (TOBE NWIGWE, LLC)

HAVE MERCY - CHLÖE (COLUMBIA RECORDS / PARKWOOD)

LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN - SILK SONIC (ATLANTIC / AFTERMATH)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING SOUNDTRACK/ COMPILATION ALBUM

COMING 2 AMERICA (MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) - EDDIE MURPHY, CRAIG BREWER, KEVIN MISHER, RANDY SPENDLOVE, JEFF HARLESTON, BRITTNEY RAMSDELL (DEF JAM RECORDINGS)

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) - MARK ISHAM AND CRAIG HARRIS (WATERTOWER MUSIC)

RESPECT -JASON MICHAEL WEBB AND STEPHEN BRAY (EPIC RECORDS)

THE HARDER THEY FALL (THE MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) - JAY-Z AND JEYMES SAMUEL (GENEVA CLUB / ROC NATION RECORDS, LLC)

THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY (MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE) - SALAAM REMI, ANDRA DAY, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, WARREN “E” FELDER, DOWNTOWN TREVOR BROWN (WARNER RECORDS)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING JAZZ ALBUM - INSTRUMENTAL

FOREVER…JAZ - JAZMIN GHENT (INDEPENDENT ARTIST)

LOVE LANGUAGES - NATHAN MITCHELL (ENM MUSIC GROUP)

SOMEWHERE DIFFERENT - BRANDEE YOUNGER (IMPULSE! RECORDS)

SOUNDS FROM THE ANCESTORS - KENNY GARRETT (MACK AVENUE MUSIC GROUP)

THE MAGIC OF NOW - ORRIN EVANS (SMOKE SESSIONS RECORDS)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING JAZZ ALBUM - VOCAL

DEAR LOVE - JAZZMEIA HORN AND HER NOBLE FORCE (EMPRESS LEGACY RECORDS)

GENERATIONS - THE BAYLOR PROJECT (BE A LIGHT)

LEDISI SINGS NINA - LEDISI (LISTEN BACK ENTERTAINMENT / BMG)

LET THERE BE LOVE - FREDA PAYNE (ALAIN FRANKE RECORDS)

SALSWING! - RUBÉN BLADES Y ROBERTO DELGADO & ORQUESTA (RUBÉN BLADES PRODUCTIONS)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN ALBUM

ANTHEMS & GLORY - TODD DULANEY (MNRK MUSIC GROUP)

BELIEVE FOR IT - CECE WINANS (PURE SPRINGS GOSPEL / FAIR TRADE SERVICES / RED ALLIANCE MEDIA)

JONNY X MALI: LIVE IN L.A. - JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS AND MALI MUSIC (LIFE ROOM LABEL LLC / K APPROVED ENTERPRISES. INC.)

OVERCOMER - TAMELA MANN (TILLYMANN MUSIC GROUP)

POWER - JASON MCGEE & THE CHOIR (MY BLOCK, INC.)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN SONG

BELIEVE FOR IT - CECE WINANS (PURE SPRINGS GOSPEL / FAIR TRADE SERVICES / RED ALLIANCE MEDIA)

HELP ME - TAMELA MANN FEAT. THE FELLAS (TILLYMANN MUSIC GROUP)

HOLD US TOGETHER (HOPE MIX) - H.E.R. AND TAUREN WELLS (RCA RECORDS / SONY MUSIC)

OVERCOME 2021 - KIRK FRANKLIN (FO YO SOUL / RCA RECORDS )

TIME FOR REPARATIONS - SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS (SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS / ATOMIC K RECORDS)

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RECORDING OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL SONG

ESSENCE - WIZKID FEAT. TEMS AND JUSTIN BIEBER (RCA RECORDS / STARBOY / SONY MUSIC INTERNATIONAL)

PERU - FIREBOY DML (YBNL NATION / EMPIRE)

SOMEBODY’S SON - TIWA SAVAGE FEAT. BRANDY (MOTOWN)

TOUCH IT - KIDI (LYNX ENTERTAINMENT / MADEINENY / EMPIRE)

UNDERSTAND - OMAH LAY (THE KEYQAAD / SIRE RECORDS)

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AND THE

WRITING & DIRECTIING NOMINEES ARE...

WRITING OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A MOTION PICTURE

JANICZA BRAVO, JEREMY O. HARRIS - ZOLA (A24)

JEYMES SAMUEL, BOAZ YAKIN - THE HARDER THEY FALL (NETFLIX)

SHAKA KING, WILL BERSON, KENNY LUCAS, KEITH LUCAS - JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

VIRGIL WILLIAMS - A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN (COLUMBIA PICTURES)

WIN ROSENFELD, NIA DACOSTA, JORDAN PEELE - CANDYMAN (UNIVERSAL PICTURES)

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WRITING OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A COMEDY SERIES

ASHLEY NICOLE BLACK - TED LASSO - “DO THE RIGHT-EST THING” (APPLE TV+)

ISSA RAE - INSECURE -”EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE, OKAY?!”

(HBO)

LEANN BOWEN - TED LASSO - “LAVENDER” (APPLE TV+)

MAYA ERSKINE - PEN15 - “YUKI” (HULU)

TEMI WILKEY - SEX EDUCATION - “EPISODE #3.6” (NETFLIX)

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WRITING OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A DRAMA SERIES

AURIN SQUIRE - EVIL - “C IS FOR COP” (PARAMOUNT+)

DAVITA SCARLETT - THE GOOD FIGHT - “AND THE FIRM HAD TWO PARTNERS…” (PARAMOUNT+)

MALCOLM SPELLMAN - THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER - “NEW WORLD ORDER” (DISNEY+)

NKECHI OKORO CARROLL - ALL AMERICAN - “HOMECOMING” (THE CW)

STEVEN CANALS, JANET MOCK, OUR LADY J, BRAD FALCHUK, RYAN MURPHY - POSE - “SERIES FINALE” (FX NETWORK)

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WRITING OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR SPECIAL

ABDUL WILLIAMS - SALT-N-PEPA (LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK)

MARIO MISCIONE, MARCELLA OCHOA - MADRES (AMAZON STUDIOS)

MONIQUE N. MATTHEW - A HOLIDAY IN HARLEM (HALLMARK CHANNEL)

SAMEER GARDEZI - HOT MESS HOLIDAY (COMEDY CENTRAL)

SHERMAN PAYNE - BLACK AS NIGHT (AMAZON STUDIOS)

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DIRECTING OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A MOTION PICTURE

DENZEL WASHINGTON - A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN (COLUMBIA PICTURES)

JEYMES SAMUEL - THE HARDER THEY FALL (NETFLIX)

LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA - TICK TICK...BOOM! (NETFLIX)

REINALDO MARCUS GREEN - KING RICHARD (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

SHAKA KING - JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

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DIRECTING OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A COMEDY SERIES

BASHIR SALAHUDDIN, DIALLO RIDDLE - SOUTH SIDE - “TORNADO” (HBO MAX)

MELINA MATSOUKAS - INSECURE - “REUNITED, OKAY?!”

(HBO)

NEEMA BARNETTE - HARLEM - “ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM” (AMAZON STUDIOS)

PRENTICE PENNY - INSECURE - “EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE, OKAY?!”

(HBO)

TIFFANY JOHNSON - BLACK MONDAY - “EIGHT!” (SHOWTIME)

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DIRECTING OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A DRAMA SERIES

ANTHONY HEMINGWAY - GENIUS: ARETHA “RESPECT” (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC)

BARRY JENKINS - THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - “INDIANA WINTER” (AMAZON STUDIOS)

CARL SEATON - SNOWFALL - “FIGHT OR FLIGHT” (FX NETWORK)

CARL SEATON - GODFATHER OF HARLEM - “THE BONANNO SPLIT” (EPIX)

HANELLE CULPEPPER - TRUE STORY - “LIKE CAIN DID ABEL” (NETFLIX)

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DIRECTING OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR SPECIAL

JAFFAR MAHMOOD - HOT MESS HOLIDAY (COMEDY CENTRAL)

KENNY LEON - ROBIN ROBERTS PRESENTS: MAHALIA (LIFETIME)

MARIO VAN PEEBLES - SALT-N-PEPA (LIFETIME)

MARITTE LEE GO - BLACK AS NIGHT (AMAZON STUDIOS)

VERONICA RODRIGUEZ - LET’S GET MERRIED (VH1)

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DIRECTING OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A DOCUMENTARY (TELEVISION OR MOTION PICTURE)

ANDRE GAINES - THE ONE AND ONLY DICK GREGORY (SHOWTIME)

DAWN PORTER - RISE AGAIN: TULSA AND THE RED SUMMER (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC)

SAM POLLARD - MLK/FBI (IFC FILMS)

SAMANTHA KNOWLES, YORUBA RICHEN, GEETA GANDBHIR, NADIA HALLGREN - BLACK AND MISSING (HBO)

SPIKE LEE - NYC EPICENTERS 9/11➔➔ 2021½½:½ (HBO MAX)

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LITERARY WORKS NOMINEES ARE...

LITERATURE OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK - FICTION

HARLEM SHUFFLE - COLSON WHITEHEAD (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE)

LIBERTIE - KAITLYN GREENIDGE (ALGONQUIN BOOKS)

LONG DIVISION - KIESE LAYMON (SIMON & SCHUSTER)

THE MAN WHO LIVED UNDERGROUND - RICHARD WRIGHT (LIBRARY OF AMERICA)

THE PERISHING - NATASHIA DEÓN (COUNTERPOINT PRESS)

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LITERATURE OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK - NONFICTION

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM: A HISTORY, A CELEBRATION, A MOVEMENT - JUDY TYRUS, PAUL NOVOSEL (KENSINGTON)

JUST AS I AM - CICELY TYSON (AMISTAD)

MY REMARKABLE JOURNEY - KATHERINE JOHNSON (AMISTAD)

RENEGADES BORN IN THE USA - BARACK OBAMA, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE)

THE 1619 PROJECT A NEW ORIGIN STORY - NIKOLE HANNAH-JONES (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE)

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LITERATURE OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK - DEBUT AUTHOR

JUST AS I AM - CICELY TYSON (AMISTAD)

MY REMARKABLE JOURNEY - KATHERINE JOHNSON (AMISTAD)

OTHER BLACK GIRL A NOVEL - ZAKIYA DALILA HARRIS (SIMON & SCHUSTER)

THE LOVE SONGS OF W.E.B. DU BOIS - HONORÉE FANONNE JEFFERS (HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS)

WAKE THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF WOMEN-LED SLAVE REVOLTS - REBECCA HALL (SIMON & SCHUSTER)

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LITERATURE OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK - BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY

JUST AS I AM - CICELY TYSON (AMISTAD)

UNBOUND MY STORY OF LIBERATION AND THE BIRTH OF THE ME TOO MOVEMENT - TARANA BURKE (MACMILLAN / FLATIRON BOOKS)

UNPROTECTED A MEMOIR - BILLY PORTER (ABRAMS PRESS)

UNTIL I AM FREE - KEISHA BLAIN (BEACON PRESS)

WILL - WILL SMITH (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE)

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LITERATURE OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK INSTRUCTIONAL

DIVERSITY IS NOT ENOUGH A ROADMAP TO RECRUIT, DEVELOP AND PROMOTE BLACK LEADERS IN AMERICA - KEITH WYCHE (KANDELLE PUBLISHING)

FEEDING THE SOUL (BECAUSE IT’S MY BUSINESS) - TABITHA BROWN (HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS)

PERMISSION TO DREAM - CHRIS GARDNER (AMISTAD)

TEACHING BLACK HISTORY TO WHITE PEOPLE - LEONARD N. MOORE (UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PRESS)

THE CONVERSATION HOW SEEKING AND SPEAKING THE TRUTH ABOUT RACISM CAN RADICALLY TRANSFORM INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS - ROBERT LIVINGSTON (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE)

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LITERATURE OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK - POETRY

PERFECT BLACK - CRYSTAL WILKINSON (UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KENTUCKY)

PLAYLIST FOR THE APOCALYPSE - RITA DOVE (W. W. NORTON & COMPANY)

SUCH COLOR NEW AND SELECTED POEMS - TRACY K. SMITH (GRAYWOLF PRESS)

THE WILD FOX OF YEMEN - THREA ALMONTASER (GRAYWOLF PRESS)

WHAT WATER KNOWS POEMS - JACQUELINE JONES LAMON (NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PRESS)

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LITERATURE OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK - CHILDREN

BLACK BALLERINAS MY JOURNEY TO OUR LEGACY - MISTY COPELAND (ALADDIN)

CHANGE SINGS - AMANDA GORMAN, LOREN LONG (PENGUIN YOUNG READERS)

STACEY’S EXTRAORDINARY WORDS - STACEY ABRAMS, KITT THOMAS (HARPERCOLLINS)

TIME FOR BED, OLD HOUSE - JANET COSTA BATES, A.G. FORD (CANDLEWICK PRESS)

WHEN LANGSTON DANCES - KAIJA LANGLEY, KEITH MALLETT (SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS)

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LITERATURE OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK - YOUTH/TEENS

ACE OF SPADES - FARIDAH ÀBÍKÉ-ÍYÍMÍDÉ (FEIWEL & FRIENDS / MACMILLAN)

HAPPILY EVER AFTERS - ELISE BRYANT (HARPERCOLLINS)

THE COST OF KNOWING - BRITTNEY MORRIS (SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS)

WHEN YOU LOOK LIKE US - PAMELA N. HARRIS (HARPERCOLLINS)

WINGS OF EBONY - J. ELLE (SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS)

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PODCAST NOMINEES ARE...

PODCAST OUTSTANDING NEWS AND INFORMATION PODCAST

#SUNDAYCIVICS

AFTER THE UPRISING: THE DEATH OF DANYÉ DION JONES

BLINDSPOT: TULSA BURNING

INTO AMERICA

UN(RE)SOLVED

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PODCAST OUTSTANDING LIFESTYLE/SELF-HELP PODCAST

CHECKING IN WITH MICHELLE WILLIAMS

THE HOMECOMING PODCAST WITH DR. THEMA

THE SONRISE PROJECT PODCAST

TWO FUNNY MAMAS : SHERRI SHEPHERD & KYM WHITLEY

UNDER CONSTRUCTION W/ TAMAR BRAXTON

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PODCAST OUTSTANDING SOCIETY AND CULTURE PODCAST

BEYOND THE SCENES - THE DAILY SHOW

JEMELE HILL IS UNBOTHERED

PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER

QUESTLOVE SUPREME

SUPER SOUL PODCAST

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PODCAST OUTSTANDING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST

CLUB SHAY SHAY PODCAST WITH SHANNON SHARPE

JEMELE HILL IS UNBOTHERED

QUESTLOVE SUPREME

REASONABLY SHADY

THE HISTORY OF SKETCH COMEDY WITH KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY

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FASHION SHOW KEVAN HALL Detroit-born Kevan Hall knew by the age of seven that he wanted to be a fashion designer. He embraced haute couture as an interpretive art form, setting out to redefine glamour for a new generation. He stepped into role of Design and Creative Director at the hallowed house of Halston in the Fall of 1998 determined to revive the dormant brand. By Spring of 2000 he had dressed a distinguished coterie that included Celene Dion, Sharon Stone, Charlize Theron and Salma Hayek.

He launched his signature Kevan Hall Collection in 2002, a reflection of a fashion philosophy that emphasizes purity of style, incomparable tailoring and sensuously draped silhouettes uncluttered by modern design.

The industry felt an immediate impact as the accolades rolled in: 47th Annual Gold Coast Fashion “Designer of the Year” in Chicago 2002; Life and Style magazine “Stylemaker of the Year 2008”. His “drop-dead glamour” on the red carpet dressed Vanessa Williams, Virginia Madsen, Tina Fey, Debra Messing, Sandra Oh, Ms. Ruby Dee for her 2008 Oscar nomination and Gabourey Sidibe for her 2010 Golden Globe nod. Felicity Huffman wore his rouge silk gown with Swarovski crystal accents while winning the 2005 Emmy for “Best Actress in a Comedy Series”. In 2015 Mom’s Allison Janney wore his signature navy off-the-should sequin Jersey gown while winning the Critics’ Choice TV Award for “Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series”.

European television shopping channels QVC and HSE24 Italy sell the exclusive Kevan Hall Inspiration collection of dresses and separates.

He discusses current trends on and off the red carpet with guest appearances on numerous television shows such as Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda, Inside Edition and E! Fashion Police with Joan Rivers. Guest lectures at the Norman Lear Center at USC, the Costume Council at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Fashion Speak conference in Detroit reveal the inspiration and influences that shape his collection.

The Novus Forum international collective trade show he founded to support womenswear and accessory designers has become a fashion destination for global buyers during the New York fashion market.

As a founder of Black Design Collective he gathered support for young costume and fashion designers in the form of scholarships, education and business workshops and mentorships.

KIM KIMBLE In Kim Kimble’s world, it’s all about hair … gorgeous, vibrant and enviable hair that allows a woman to embrace her world with confidence and style. Kim believes a woman should never have to sacrifice the well-being of her hair for the versatility and multi-dimensional looks she desires.

With Kim’s expertise and passion for both, great hair isan attainable luxury. Having started her journey as a shampoo girl in her mother’s salon at the age of 16, the path was set for Kim to pursue her mission of helping women achieve “hair they can wear” while building a beauty empire. After attending the Vidal Sassoon Academy and Dudley Cosmetology University in North Carolina, Kim opened her first salon in 1995. Since then, she’s become an acclaimed presence in the hair care industry and an in-demand celebrity stylist, specializing in hair for women of multi-cultural ethnicities.

The natural exuberance and talent Kim brings to her clients and to her brand can be seen in numerous magazines, including Vanity Fair, Allure and Vogue, along with feature films and television shows. Kim’s work has been showcased in national campaigns such as Pepsi, Neutrogena, Nike, Cover Girl and Beyoncé’s award-winning project “Lemonade.”

Her illustrious reputation and unwavering professionalism has propelled her to collaborate with photographers such as Patrick Demarchelier, David LaChapelle and Annie Leibovitz and garner a celebrity clientele which includes Beyoncé, Rihanna, Gabrielle Union, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, and Oprah Winfrey among others.

Kim’s eponymous products line is currently being featured on the Home Shopping Network, making her professional hair care products and cutting-edge styling tools available to women around the globe. Kim’s philosophy is simple: Great hair equals confidence & Healthy hair with Essential style can be achieved.

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EPPERSON Pulling inspiration from the past, touched by his surroundings, people, and everyday life – Epperson is a hard-working realist who allows himself indulgence in the fanciful. His collection concepts range from a homeless and tattered urban princess to the skirted gentleman, secure in himself and his place in the world.

This translates into quirky, whimsical, thought-provoking yet functional clothing that allow the owner to “be who they are”.

Epperson began his career in fashion by following a “crush” to a design class. His desire to be near a “beautiful girl” led him to his life’s work. That same passion is infused in every princess dress, patchwork skirt, or “rough ruffled” gown. After exploring the retail world in Brooklyn and SoHo, Epperson returned to his Harlem roots. He currently services a private clientele and operates a developing wholesale business.

Epperson credits amongst his clients Alicia Keyes, Venus Williams, Erykah Badu, and Patti Labelle. Epperson was featured in the Museum of the City of New York’s’ Black Style NOW exhibit and was highlighted amongst a handful of designers for the fashion anthology American Beauty by Patricia Mears. He has been a longtime collaborator with the Complexions Dance Company and was commissioned to design costumes for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and Julliard Dance Ensemble. Most recently, Epperson partnered with the Francesca Harper Project to design costumes for the Limon Dance Company.

ISAIAH HEMMINGWAY Isaiah Hemmingway is revolutionizing the way we define “bleisure” by marrying business wear with leisure.

His collections reflect an appreciation of art, style, and bold color. Since moving from Detroit to NYC in 2005, he honed his technical design skills. Isaiah is a sought-after fit consultant for top brands. His keen eye to detail is reflected in the clothes he creates. His footwear line exudes comfort and is combined with expert craftsmanship. Discerning fashion mavens from the East to West coast and worldwide love wearing what can only be described as a work of art. His work has been showcased in GQ, WWD, Robb Report and Casey Kaplan gallery. He also partners with 5-star hotels to cater to their cultured clientele.

CARL JONES Trained at the Otis Parsons Art Institute, and 1992 winner of the WALTER P. CHRYSLER Award for Innovative Design, Jones founded Designers Screen Printing in 1982, providing T-shirt designs to companies such as Guess and Ocean Pacific. Jones sold the company in 1985 and founded Surf Fetish, a trendy beachwear concern. In 1989, he took inspiration from the emerging hip hop culture and started Cross Colours, the first apparel company that took urban style to the masses to the tune of $80 million in three years.

BYRON LARS Byron Lars started designing under his own label in 1991 with a small collection of sportswear focusing on what Lars refers to as “twisted American classics.” Transfixed with elevating pedestrian staples Byron concocted a distorted version of his Grandfather’s fishing jacket that took on “Dior New Look” proportions, resulting in a “Duchess of Windsor meets Field and Stream” hybrid kind of aesthetic.

Style “mash-ups” are an integral part of Byron’s design DNA because he sees them as fashion icebreakers.

“At the end of the day, my drapey twisty sarong rifts on a men’s button-down shirt are just that…button down shirts. Every woman knows and trusts a button-down shirt and even when she’s fashion-reluctant, she isn’t intimidated to wear a variation of one… even when that variation evokes a REAL FASHION MOMENT”, says Lars.

Beyond the above examples, what distinguishes Byron’s clothes from others is their body enhancing fit, meticulous workmanship and obsessive attention to detail. “I want it to be more about the clothes endless about hype.” says Lars. “That’s why there’s even tireless focus given to the inside of the garment, because that’s what touches her skin and mischiefly responsible for the experience she has when wearing the clothes…

AFTER that final mirror check to confirm she looks amazing.

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IN MEMORIUM HUMAN/CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS Lani Guiner Abebech Jobena Alvin Sykes Bob Moses Carl Bean Desmond Tutu Gloria Richardson Kenneth Kaunda Lucille Times Malikah Shabazz Martha White Meredith C. Anding Jr. Michael Somare Sheila Washington Vernon Jordan Winfred Rembert ARTS Bunny Wailer Chi Modu Debby King Douglas Turner Ward Emani Fuquan Johnson Karla Burns Micki Grant Paul Mooney U-Roy Virgil Abloh FILM/TV Anthony “A.J.” Johnson Betty White Charlie Robinson Cicely Tyson Clarence Williams III David Gulpilil Deezer D Gregg Leakes

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Jahmil French Marc Wilmore Marion Ramsey Melvin Van Peebles Michael K. Williams Puneeth Rajkumar Rhonda Stubbins White Saginaw Grant Samuel E. Wright Sonny Chiba Suzzane Douglas Yaphett Kotto Carl Craig Max Julien Sidney Poitier JOURNALISM Bill McCreary Glen Ford Irv Cross Jovta Moore Larry King Marshall Latimore Mat George Midwin Charles Paul H. Brock Willard Scott Andre Leon Talley LITERARY Bell Hooks Eric Jerome Dickey Jean Breeze Jerry Pinkney Lawrence Otis Graham Sanyika Shakur MILITARY General Colin Powell (Ret.) Lawrence N. Brooks

IN MEMORIUM MUSIC

NAACP

Adolph “Young Dolph” Robert Thornton, Jr. Alemayehu Eshete Antoine Hodge Barry Harris Biz Markie Chick Corea Chucky “Chunky” Thompson Curtis Fuller Danny Ray Dennis Thomas DMX Drakeo the Ruler Duke Bootee Greg Tate Jacob Desvarieux Jo Thompson Johnny Pacheco Johnny Ventura Junior Mance Lee “Scratch” Perry Leonard “Hub” Hubbard Lloyd Price Lonnie Smith Mary Wilson Nicole Hurst Paul Johnson Pervis Staples Reggie Warren Robbie Shakespeare Ronnie Spector Ronnie Wilson Shaun “Kangol Kid” Fequiere Shawn McLemore Shock G Slim 400 Steve “Zumbi” Gaines Vincente Fernandez Wanda Young Gregory Webster

Barbara Sapp Davis William Cofield Carolyn Caoleman NOTABLES Dr. Shirley M. McBay Ernesta Procope Franklin Thomas Frederick K.C. Price Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu Martha Lou Gadsden Robert Ashby W. Sterling Cary POLITICS Rep. Alcee Hastings Rep. Carrie P. Meek Walter “Fritz” Mondale SPORTS Abedallah Huron Agnes Tirop Cameron Burrell Claude Humphrey Curley Culp David Patten Demaryius Thomas Dianne Durham Don Sutton Elgin Baylor Floyd Little Geno Hayes Hank Aaron John Chaney Julio Lugo Ladarius Clardy Lee Elder Lee Evans Leon Spinks Marvelous Marvin Hagler Mudcat Grant Pedro Feliciano Sam Jones 53 rd N A AC P I m a g e Awa rd s | 155

IMAGE AWARDS CREDITS NAACP HOLLYWOOD BUREAU

CAROL ALEXANDER TELEVISION/STREAMING COORDINATOR

KYLE BOWSER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT ROBIN HARRISON VICE PRESIDENT CRIS COLBERT CREATIVE DIRECTOR QUINTAN SIMS PROGRAM MANAGER, SPECIAL PROJECTS SEPTEMBER HILL PROGRAM MANAGER, ADVOCACY & OUTREACH ZOË NORMAN-HUNT PROJECT COORDINATOR J’AI MCCORKLE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT BRITTANY COOPER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SUBMISSIONS

CHARLES WILSON RECORDING COORDINATOR ZACH FROMSON LITERATURE COORDINATOR ANTHONY LOPEZ SUBMISSIONS ASSISTANT ARIANA DRUMMOND SUBMISSIONS CONSULTANT

EVENTS PLANNING GINA LAWRENCE VICE PRESIDENT, EVENTS SERVICES TARICIA SAVAGE SENIOR EVENTS SPECIALIST SHAWNESE WALLACE TRAVEL COORDINATOR

CONSULTANTS

QUINTAN SIMS SUBMISSIONS MANAGER ELISABETH CHANG MOTION PICTURE COORDINATOR

BERT SMITH & CO. ACCOUNTANTS 360 TOTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY

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IMAGE AWARDS CREDITS DEMETRI “MIMI” RICKS

VIRTUAL AWARDS PROGRAMS

NOMINEE LIAISON ZAIRA TAKEDA PRODUCTION & EVENT COORDINATOR JENNIFER KELLEY BLACK

ROBIN HARRISON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER QUINTAN SIMS PRODUCER

SHAWNEENE CARTER CREDENTIALS JON DAVIS ART DIRECTOR & DESIGN

CRIS COLBERT CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PRODUCER BACKHAND PRODUCTIONS PRE-AWARDS SHOW CO-PRODUCER

SUNSHINE SACHS PUBLIC RELATIONS

BLACKBYRD PRODUCTIONS TALENT EXECUTIVE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GIP III OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

TALENTEDSOL PRODUCTIONS PRE-AWARDS SHOW SEGMENT PRODUCER

PGD GLOBAL, INC. CELEBRITY GOLF INVITATIONAL PRODUCER

SUMMERLAND STUDIO PRE-AWARDS SHOW SEGMENT PRODUCER

THP FASHION, INC. FASHION SHOW PRODUCER

KAREEMA BEE WRITER

AQUA PRODUCTIONS VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AGENCY

SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOK

INTERACTIVE STRATEGIES, INC. WEBSITE YANGAROO, INC. SUBMISSIONS & VOTING WEBSITES SOCIETY AWARDS, INC. TROPHIES/AWARDS CTEH COVID-19 COMPLIANCE

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SHOW PRODUCTION CREDITS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER REGINALD HUDLIN

COVID COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR KEELY KU’UWEHILANI DELEON

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PHIL GURIN

SEGMENT PRODUCERS WHIT CONWAY JAKE KERBER DARA PADWO-AUDICK ANTARES VARGAS STEVE WYNNE

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BYRON PHILLIPS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ANTHONY ANDERSON DIRECTOR TONY MCCUIN

REMOTE NOMINEE PRODUCER ARIEL KUBIT PRODUCTION COORDINATOR RENATA CAVALIERI

EXECUTIVE IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION RACHEL FRIMER

PAYROLL COORDINATOR TANYA MCMAHAN

SEGMENTS DIRECTED BY MARTIN PASETTA, JR.

TALENT EXECUTIVE KATIE CARLIN

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SUPERVISING PRODUCER NARUMI INATSUGU PRODUCER ROBIN REINHARDT LINE PRODUCER WARREN PICK COORDINATING PRODUCER SABRINA RUFO MISHLER ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS DEBBIE PALACIO JULIE GELFAND MARTIN PASETTA, JR. MICHELLE ROBINSON LEAD STAGE MANAGER TSHAKA STEWART DESIGN CONSULTANT JOE STEWART ART DIRECTOR J. PATRICK ADAIR LIGHTING DESIGNER MATT FIRESTONE PRODUCTION MANAGER RYAN BARCKLEY LOCATION MANAGER JENNIFER QUESENBERY

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR M.E. PALACIO SCRIPT SUPERVISOR BECKY WAHLE CAMP SCRIPT COORDINATOR ALI HARDAWAY SCRIPT PA JESSICA COOPER

KEY TECH MANAGER MIKE ANDERSON TECH MANAGER JOHN PRITCHETT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TOM HENSON TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – REMOTES ALAN WELLS AUDIO MIXER J. MARK KING AUDIO MIXER - REMOTES MIKE ABBOTT FLOOR A2 MICHAEL CRUZ SWEETENER BOYD WHEELER XPRESSION OPERATOR JAMES STEVENS BACKTIMER ALLISON IRETE VIDEO CONTROL TERRANCE HO

POST COORDINATOR ANDY NOVAK

VIDEO ENGINEER - REMOTES JOHN PALACIO, JR.

EDITORS HECTOR LOPEZ ANTARES VARGAS

EVS OPERATORS SCOTT FRANTZ ERIC QUILLIN VIDEOTAPE OPERATOR MITCH BRYAN

MUSIC CLEARANCE ROBIN KAYE ASHLEY VIERGEVER CLIP CLEARANCE MARGARITA SULLIVAN MAISUN JABBAN LIBRARY MUSIC ROCHAD HOLIDAY / URBAN TWIST SAG-AFTRA CONTRACTS NATASSJA KOMINS

HEALTH & SAFETY SUPERVISOR ROLLIN GORDON HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER ANTHONY CARAVELLA

ASSISTANT TO PHIL GURIN EMILY SCHRAMM

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STAGING SUPERVISOR SKIP MOORE

POST PRODUCER PHILIP D’AMOUR

ASSISTANT TO REGINALD HUDLIN SYDNEE JOHNSON

COVID COMPLIANCE MANAGER MEGAN HARRIS

ASSISTANTS SKYLER BRIGMANN DAN MACKS

TELEPROMPTER OPERATOR BRON GALLERAN CAMERA OPERATORS ZEKE HERNANDEZ NATE PAYTON JOHN PERRY DAVE PLAKOS HEAD UTILITY SEAN WOODSIDE UTILITIES KIT DONOVAN ZAK HOLLEY DUSTIN STEPHENS JON ZUCCARO JIB TECHS JEREMY FREEMAN BRIAN JACQUEMIN

NAACP NATIONAL STAFF EXECUTIVE OFFICE

India A. Artis Archives Manager

FIELD OPERATIONS

DeMarcus Banks Press Secretary Director

Carmen Watkins Senior Vice President, Membership Growth & Unit Sustainability

Eugene Brown Social Media Specialist

Darnel Brown Resource and Reception

Paula J. Brown Vice President, Training & Relationship Management

Jonah Bryson Associate Press Secretary

Kyra Burse Call Center Specialist, Membership

Bianca Franklin Executive Assistant - Communications

Dawnell Chambers Call Center Specialist, Data Entry

Sadie Harris Senior Executive Assistant, Correspondence

Shadawn Hammons Marketing Specialist

Aal Gray Intern - Field & Membership

Annalise Setorie Director, Partnerships

Shunkecia Lewis Website Content Manager

Aqueelah Sherod Executive Assistant Scheduling

Vanessa Mbonu Vice President, Communications

Zoe LaFleur Field Governance Correspondence Coordinator

ACT-SO

Janelle Rucker Content Director

Larry Brown, Jr. Director

Chardee Scott Multimedia Design Manager

Jamie Jones-Branch Program Manager

DEVELOPMENT

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Antoine Holman Vice President, Corporate Relations

Derrick Johnson President & CEO Eris Sims Chief of Staff Kopper Boyd Executive Assistant

Akhil Lingayat Intern - Field & Membership Jamal Roberts Constituent Experience, Call Center Manager Rene Smith Call Center Specialist, Constituent Services Justin Watson Director, Constituent Experience

Valencia Battle Program Manager, Corporate Relations

FIELD ORGANIZING YOUTH & COLLEGE

Ebony T. Ray Administrative Manager, Development

Derrick Lewis Field Organizer

Tyler Sterling National Director, Mobilization

Jessie Sigmon Manager, Prospect Research & Donor Records

FINANCE

Peppur Triplett Campaigns Specialist

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Dominik Whitehead Vice President of Campaigns

Dawn Cherisse Chase Manager, Inclusive Economy

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Francine Jackson Budget Analyst, Grant Services

Denise Abdul-Rahman Region III and IV Field Organizer

Lisa Malone Senior Manager, Policy-Advocacy

Jane English Program Manager

Jacquelyne Ward-Richardson Grant Services Manager

Dawnyell Harris Administrative Manager, ECJ

EVENTS PLANNING

Samantha Lee ECJ, CESBS Program Manager

Gina Lawrence Vice President, Events Services

Jamal Watkins Senior Vice President, Strategy and Advancement Phaedra Jackson National Campaigns Director, Campaigns

COMMUNICATIONS/ PUBLIC RELATIONS Aba Blankson Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Trovon Williams Senior Vice President Marketing & Communications

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Taricia Savage Senior Events Specialist Shawnese Wallace Travel Coordinator

Junko Kobayashi Interim Chief Financial Officer Robert Billups Senior Director, Controller Yaebsra Kassaye Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager Parbatee Khan General Ledger Accountant Amber Offer Customer Service Coordinator Donald Wilder Grants and Budget Manager HEALTH PROGRAMS Marjorie Innocent Director of Learning and Impact HOLLYWOOD BUREAU Kyle Bowser Senior Vice President Robin R. Harrison Vice President

NAACP NATIONAL STAFF Cristian Colbert Creative Director Brittany Cooper Administrative Assistant September Hill Program Manager for Advocacy and Outreach J’ai McCorkle Executive Assistant Quintan Sims Program Manager for Special Projects Zoë Norman-Hunt Program Coordinator Carol Alexander Television Coordinator Elizabeth Chang Film Coordinator Zach Fromson Literary Coordinator Charles Wilson Recording Coordinator PEOPLE AND CULTURE Bryan Williams Interim Vice President Cynthia Dunyoh Human Resources Business Partner, Advisory & Operations Moya Grace Human Resources Business Partner, Advisory & Operations

LEGAL-CORPORATE Janette McCarthy Wallace General Counsel Anson Asaka Associate General Counsel Anthony Ashton Senior Associate General Counsel Anna Barnes Assistant General Counsel Valerie Cooper Executive Assistant to General Counsel Edward Fenster New York University Fellow Victor L. Goode Assistant General Counsel Tia Lawson Senior Paralegal Lanita A. Ross Special Assistant to the General Counsel Joseph Schottenfeld Assistant General Counsel Martina Tiku Equal Justice Fellow MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING Nancy Bailey Senior Member Services Relationship Manager Kevinna Scott Call Center Specialist, Constituent Services

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Shawn C. Ward Dunlap Call Center Specialist, Membership

Derrick Jones Vice President

NAACP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Glenn Haynes IT Manager, Help Desk

Barbara A Brown Executive Assistant

James Heck Director, Compliance and Quality Assurance

NAACP GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION

Montay Henson IT Salesforce Administrator

Lewis Conaway III Facilities Technician

Denzil Kelly Manager, Technology Networks

Ronald Lamyssaire Mailroom Logistics Coordinator

Timothy Lum IT Coordinator, Salesforce Escalations Level 2 Support

OPERATIONS

Damion McKenzie IT Developer, Salesforce S’ence Turner Manager, Cyber Security

Amber Thomas Vice President, Effectiveness and Improvement Samantha Thomas Executive Assistant – COO Tyree Thomas Operations Project Manager, Operational Effectiveness PROGRAMS Yumeka Rushing Chief Strategy Officer Wilfredo Florentino Senior Grants Manager Eugene Hsiao Director, Chief Strategy Office Jamie Riley Director of Race and Justice Christy Ross Director of Health and Wellbeing Ivory Toldson Director of Education Innovation and Research Portia White Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affair REGION V ADULT Kevin Myles National Training Director REGION VI ADULT Quincy Bates National Director, Governance & Engagement Christian Tolentino Call Center Specialist, Technical Support SCF FUND RAISING Mildred Roxborough Special Advisor, NAACP Foundation STRATEGY Barbara Fitch Executive Assistant to Chief Strategy Officer WASHINGTON BUREAU

Denese Carroll Chief Technology and Operating Officer

Hilary O. Shelton Senior Vice President, Advocacy & Policy and Director, Washington Bureau

Kristi Garrett Director, Enterprise Systems, Interim

YOUTH & COLLEGE

Takiyah Jefferson Senior Operations Director, Project Management

Wisdom Cole National Director Dominique Smith Training and Program Manager

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