PASADENA, Calif. — Angela Bassett won entertainer of the year at Saturday's NAACP Image Awards on a night that also saw her take home an acting trophy for the television series “9-1-1.”
The Bassett-led Marvel superhero sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” won best motion picture at the ceremony, which was broadcast live on BET from Pasadena, California.
Viola Davis won outstanding actress for the action epic “The Woman King,” a project she championed and starred in. Will Smith won for the slavery drama“Emancipation,” his first release since last year's Academy Awards, where he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage before winning his first best actor trophy.
“I never want to not be brave enough as a woman, as a Black woman, as an artist," Davis said, referencing a quote from her character in the film, which she called her magnum opus. “I thank everyone who was involved with ‘The Woman King’ because that was just nothing but high-octane bravery.”
“Abbott Elementary” won for outstanding comedy series. Creator and series star Quinta Brunson invited her costars onstage and praised shows like “black-ish” for paving the way for her series.
The 54 NAACP Image Awards were presented Saturday in Pasadena, California, with Queen Latifah hosting. Serena Williams received the Jackie Robinson Sports award, which recognizes individuals in sports for high achievement in athletics along with their pursuit of social justice, civil rights and community involvement.
The ceremony, which honors entertainers, athletes and writers of color, was hosted by Queen Latifah. Special honorees included Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union and civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
The intersection of Washington DC, Wall Street and Silicon Valley and the egos at play in each.
Matthew O'Neill, Director of HBO's "15: A Quinceañera Story," says that the film gives hope and resonates in the Trump Era.
Rene Ritchie, Managing Editor at iMore, says that, for iPhone users, there are more perks to using Apple Music over Spotify
When a sibling was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, Doctor Onikepe Adegbola was surprised by how difficult it was to eat following an IBS diet. That is why the doctor has launched Casa de Sante, a "FODMAP" approved food brand.
Wild Mantle is a new, small fashion brand that has taken the outerwear world by storm. The brand is known for their unique hoods which exist as standalone head and neck gear. The hoods are warm and according to fans, feel like a hug for your head.
With technology and world development, we are more interconnected than ever. That is why multimedia company BBB World Media has created Gokul! World. The new media property creates content for kids from ages 4 to 7 years old that focuses on inclusion and diversity.
Mobile GIF platform Tenor is out with the list of its top 5 gifts this year. The company's co-founder and CEO David McIntosh explains what they say about sentiment in 2017.
"15: A Quinceañera Story" recently debuted on HBO. The documentary series follows five Latina girls from different backgrounds as they make the transition to adulthood. The series director Matthew O'Neill explains what went into the making of this documentary.
With New Year's celebrations just days away, it may be time to brush up on your wine knowledge. Joey Letchinger, Founder of sommelier-owned wine concierge Wine Larder, was with us to explain how his company assists people looking for a wine-filled lifestyle.
VF Hive + Between Bells: Vanity Fair's Hive gets candid with departing Vanity Fair Editor Graydon Carter. On Between Bells: the countdown to legal recreational weed. With New York Magazine, IMore.com: iPhone and iPad, FHM, and more.
