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The show was hosted by New Jersey's own Queen Latifah and some of the night's biggest winners include actress Angela Basset, tennis superstar Serena ...

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The Bassett-led Marvel superhero sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” won best motion picture at the ceremony, which was broadcast live on BET from ...

“Abbott Elementary” won for outstanding comedy series. Viola Davis won outstanding actress for the action epic “The Woman King,” a project she championed and starred in. “I thank everyone who was involved with ‘The Woman King’ because that was just nothing but high-octane bravery.”

Angela Bassett won three prizes at the NAACP Image Awards, including the prestigious Entertainer of the Year accolade.

Zendaya made her first red-carpet appearance of 2023 last night, attending the 54th NAACP Image Awards in California. And naturally, she didn't disappoint ...

The annual NAACP Image Awards recognises people of colour across arts, entertainment and culture. When it came to glam, Zendaya wore her chocolate-brown bob in soft side-swept waves, with plenty of volume. The strapless black gown featured a cut-away bodice, exaggerated hips and a structured skirt, with flashes of lime green throughout.

The 54th NAACP Image Awards took place on Saturday night at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, California, with Zendaya stealing the show in terms of the red ...

[54th NAACP Image Awards](https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/movies/2023/02/26/63fb2ac922601d16048b45a2.html) took place on Saturday night at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, California, with [Zendaya](https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/zendaya.html) stealing the show in terms of the red carpet appearances. As mentioned above, Angela Bassett was the main star of the night, winning in the categories that Zendaya was up for. At the 2023 edition, Will Smith was one of the nominees and he won for the slavery drama 'Emancipation', his first release since slapping Chris Rock on stage at last year's Oscars. Zendaya was nominated for a couple of awards, namely Entertainer of the Year and Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. [Will Smith wins his first award since slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars](https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/movies/2023/02/26/63fb2ac922601d16048b45a2.html) [Zendaya was the butt of Kenan Thompson's Leonardo Di Caprio ageist joke](https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrities/2022/09/13/6320acfa268e3efc508b4567.html)

Smith's win comes almost a year after the contentious 2022 Oscars, where the actor slapped Rock after an ill-received joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

A four-day virtual awards presentation led up to the February 25 NAACP Image Awards, held in person for the first time since February 2020. Moments later, Smith went on to win the Oscar for best actor for his performance in ‘King Richard’. Save Your Soul’) were also contending in the actor in a motion picture category at the NAACP Image Awards.

(L-R) Miles Brown, Jonathan Majors, Marsai Martin, and Regina Hall attend the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023 in ...

From “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and Angela Bassett to Quinta Brunson and the cast of “Abbott Elementary,” the 54th Annual […] The post NAACP Image ...

Dr. Monica Battley-Fabre, president of the NAACP's New Roads branch, claims the school system has discriminatory practices and that the system is failing to ...

Only Baker (48.5) and the Baton Rouge recovery school district (48.7) ranked lower, the data shows. However, she says the district is working on a more traditional strategic plan. “We are currently in a pilot with the state department of education, and they are helping us to draft our strategic plan,” said Jack. “The state does not give us a specific template that we must use to create a strategic plan nor school improvement plans nor school engagement policies,” Jack said. The annual report card grades schools based on performance scores, graduation rates and strength of diploma for high schools. She says federal dollars were used to complete the survey and compile the data for their strategic plan. The disproportionate number of African American students unable to demonstrate understanding of simple mathematical (problems) in every school in this district is shocking.” The disproportionate number of African American students reading below grade level in every school in this district is astounding. “(We are requesting) to freeze all federal funding since you seem not to be able to provide the services you deem necessary for these children to learn,” Battley-Fabre said. School board members received a packet of information contradicting claims made by the NAACP. Unfiltered with Kiran independently checked what is accessible on the district’s website, and She says the school system’s strategic plan expired in 2021.

Angela Bassett, Beyonce Top 2023 NAACP Image Awards (Full List of Winners). "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" won outstanding motion picture, just as the ...

Bassett took the top award — entertainer of the year — and open [Angela Bassett](https://www.billboard.com/artist/angela-bassett/) and [Beyoncé](https://www.billboard.com/artist/beyonce/) were the top individual winners at the 2023 [NAACP Image Awards](https://www.billboard.com/t/naacp-image-awards/) on Saturday (Feb. The show, hosted by Queen Latifah, aired on BET and was also simulcast across a dozen Paramount Global networks including CBS, MTV, VH1 and CMT. (Some of their shows also won awards; this counts only awards presented to individuals.) Two years ago, the award went to Bad Boys for Life, the third film in that franchise. Bassett took the top award — entertainer of the year — and opened her speech by having a little bit of fun with [Ariana DeBose](https://www.billboard.com/artist/ariana-debose/)’s much-maligned [rap](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ariana-debose-addresses-bafta-awards-viral-rap-music-performance-1235260912/) at last weekend’s BAFTAs, where the young star rapped, “Angela Bassett did the thing.”

Attorney Benjamin Crump has been at the forefront of some of the highest-profile cases involving civil rights and racial injustice -- but acknowledges ...

“We will not let elected officials exterminate our history, our literature, or our culture – not in Florida or any of the other 50 states,” Crump said. “Because it is so important that both Black children and White children and all children know that Black history matters because Black history is American history.” Ron DeSantis banning the teaching of critical race theory and barring instruction that suggests anyone is privileged or oppressed based on their race or skin color.

It's hard to choose when you're celebrating this much Black excellence.

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The 54th annual NAACP Image Awards brought out the biggest stars of Black culture last night, as the ceremony hosted by Queen Latifah honored the past year ...

In The red carpet did not disappoint, with several style stars—including Zendaya (in her first appearance of awards season), Serena Williams, Gabrielle Union, Tracee Ellis Ross, and more—bringing their finest couture looks. In Fendi. In Tony Ward Couture. In custom Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Abbott Elementary were the standouts among award winners, as Angela Bassett did the thing, taking home Entertainer of the Year.

Zendaya pulled out all the stops for the 2023 NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles Saturday, rocking two sexy vintage looks from Prada and Versace.

[wore a re-created version](https://www.instagram.com/p/CpHC-4RLbN3/) of Prada’s white star-accented bralette with matching bottoms from the brand’s spring/summer 1993 collection. ❤️,” Selma Blair gushed, with Shay Mitchell calling the whole ensemble “UNREAL.” “Sttttoppppp! 😍.” [captioned an Instagram video](https://www.instagram.com/p/CpG6uH9jA6p/) of the actress modeling the chic look, set to Beyoncé’s “I’m That Girl.” [SERVING SERVING SERVING](https://www.instagram.com/p/CpHNCA4D887/)” at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif.

From Zendaya to Kerry Washington to Sheryl Lee Ralph, here are all the celebrity looks from the 2023 NAACP Image Awards that you need to see.

- More from Glamour She took the stage wearing a fabulous white jumpsuit, making sure to reference Ariana DeBose's [instantly iconic number](https://www.glamour.com/story/ariana-debose-gave-an-iconic-performance-at-the-baftas-actually) from this year's [BAFTA Awards](https://www.glamour.com/gallery/bafta-awards-2023-red-carpet-looks). From

At the 2023 NAACP Image Awards, Zendaya's fashion and the cast of The Best Man reunited were among the seven things the cameras missed.

Carter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/ruth-e-carter-2/), the award-winning costume designer most notably for her work on Black Panther, hosted a creative “Icons of Afrofuture” Design Challenge in collaboration with Detroit’s Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, which gave four students the opportunity to design her dresses for the NAACP Image Awards and Costume Designers Guild Awards. As everyone waited for the first commercial break to be let in and find their seats, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s Tenoch Huerta was seen comfortably waiting amongst everyone for his turn, too. Last night, Carter wore a sculptural ensemble designed by Keanu Williams, who joined her on the carpet and inside the auditorium. Black-ish co-stars Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, and Tracee Ellis Ross all greeted each other and stopped for a couple selfies. The original Proud Family debuted on Disney Channel in 2001 and made waves for depicting an authentic (albeit animated) Black family, providing representation before the buzzword became more mainstream. [Zendaya](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/zendaya/) and her stylist, image architect Law Roach, appeared on the carpet just before it closed, but that didn’t stop every camera from rising to attention in order to capture what was sure to be an inspiring, archival look. Last night made a case for bringing this type of content back, and reviving it for new audiences — and the loyal fans they captured first. “It showed me how to make the moments impactful and she trusted me to put that all together musically; her pop stardom and iconicness were on full display. Two films directed by Black women, Chinonye Chukwu’s Till and Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King, both made headlines for receiving zero 2023 Oscar nominations, despite strong reviews and box office success. But some of the best moments of the show, hosted by Queen Latifah and held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, didn’t make it to air. “Being a young girl — I was 14 years old — I didn’t like my voice. “These stories about family and friendship and love are evergreen,” Malcolm D.

Battley-Fabre argued that the district was not properly executing student accommodation plans and showed disproportionate numbers of African American students ...

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CUMBERLAND — Tifani Fisher had tears in her eyes while she described “a little tiny house with a little tiny lady” and the role model who taught her to ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The 54th annual NAACP Image Awards held Saturday night honored a local leader in the Miami Valley with a special award.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade advocated for the Black LGBTQ+ community and praised their transgender daughter, Zaya, during the NAACP Image Awards.

So we are humbled, and we are hopeful for the future. ... We are hopeful that we may witness a real shift in the fight for justice: the moment the movement makes room for everyone — everyone. And now stands with us again at the foot of a very new era of activism — a new era that demands our collective answer to one simple question: Will we fight for some or will we fight for all of our people? We honestly don’t approach this work as activists or leaders as much as we do this as parents — parents who love our children and will do whatever the hell we can to keep them seen and secure and safe. That don’t enable lawmakers or justice systems to look the other way when Black trans people are under attack. [Black trans people](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-03-23/disney-dont-say-gay-bill-raven-symone-kerry-washington) are being targeted, terrorized and hunted in this country. It’s humbling to stand here surrounded by friends and heroes, OGs and icons, all working to advance the lives of Black people and pay respect to an organization that has led us through over a century of relentless challenge, pain, triumph and change. Even as we demand equality at the top of our lungs, we consistently fail to extend our advocacy to protect some of our most vulnerable among us. My role is to be a facilitator to your hopes, your wishes, your dreams. To say that your village is proud of you is an understatement. We stand up here today as two people who have worked tirelessly to have resources and access. Thank you for showing me that there’s more than just one way to communicate effectively.

1. Zendaya · 2. Quinta Brunson · 3. Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance · 4. Jonathan Majors · 5. Viola Davis · 6. Tyler James Williams · 7. Issa Rae · 8. Janelle ...

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Angela Bassett wins entertainer of the year, best drama actress awards.

Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities. [ Angela Bassett](https://www.nexttv.com/tag/angela-bassett), who won the Entertainer of the Year Award, as well as awards for outstanding actress in a drama series for her starring role in [9-1-1 ](https://www.nexttv.com/tag/9-1-1)and outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture for her appearance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series [Will Smith](https://www.nexttv.com/tag/will-smith) won Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for his role as a runaway slave in Apple TV's Emancipation. Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Abbott Elementary stars Tyler James Williams and Janelle James also swept the best supporting comedy actor and actress categories, respectively. Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

In one of her first public appearances since being released from Russian prison, WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner spoke at the 54th NAACP Image Awards ...

[traveled ](https://www.npr.org/2022/05/04/1096545749/russia-is-wrongfully-detaining-wnba-star-brittney-griner-u-s-officials-say)to Moscow to play offseason in a Russian basketball league. In exchange for Griner's release, the U.S. After almost 10 months of tense negotiations between the U.S. Griner was detained on [drug charges](https://www.npr.org/2022/07/27/1113970880/brittney-griner-testifies-drug-trial) upon arrival after customs officials found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. Foley Legacy Foundation, a group that advocates for the release of Americans who are held hostage or wrongfully detained. A majority of those detained are in Iran, China, Venezuela, Syria and Russia.

WNBA star Brittney Griner received a standing ovation after making a surprise appearance at the NAACP Image Awards.

Terrance Norman Jr., a fifth grade student at Washington Elementary School, gets a lesson on the history of slavery from his mother, Heather Chandler. Jon ...

The 2023 NAACP Image Awards featured plenty of breakout stars and seasoned vets who have been inspiring their fans in music, television and film, ...