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LOS ANGELES (February 28, 2026) – Tonight, BET and NAACP proudly celebrated the best in Black culture at the “57th NAACP Image Awards,” hosted by beloved comedian, actor, and multi-NAACP Image Award winner Deon Cole. The evening was a powerful tribute to Black excellence, honoring leaders, visionaries, and creatives making a remarkable impact across entertainment, advocacy, and culture.

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“57TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” HONORS AND CELEBRATES THE BEST OF BLACK EXCELLENCE, CULTURE, AND STORYTELLING IN A STARSTUDDED EVENING HOSTED […]

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 26, 2026) – Tonight, the NAACP continued the celebration of Black excellence and achievement with the “57th NAACP Image Awards” Creative Honors. The NAACP celebrated 25 categories across film, television, documentaries, and acting, recognizing the voices and talents that shape culture. The evening was hosted by Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks and Angel Laketa Moore.

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NAACP CELEBRATED BLACK EXCELLENCE AND STORYTELLING AT “57TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” CREATIVE HONORS RYAN COOGLER, TARAJI P. HENSON, DELROY LINDO,

LOS ANGELES (Feb 24, 2026) -Today, the NAACP and BET revealed their star-studded lineup of “57th NAACP Image Awards” presenters, including Chase Infiniti, Delroy Lindo, NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson, Halle Bailey, Janelle James, NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell, Miles Caton, Nicole Beharie, Rege-Jean Page, Regina Hall, Ryan Coogler, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Sterling K. Brown, and the cast of Tyler Perry’s Sistas. NAACP also announced that iconic group Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella will be inducted into the esteemed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, presented by Tide, during this year’s ceremony.

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CHASE INFINITI, DELROY LINDO, NAACP PRESIDENT AND CEO DERRICK JOHNSON, HALLE BAILEY, JANELLE JAMES, NAACP CHAIRMAN LEON W. RUSSELL, MILES

LOS ANGELES (February 12, 2026) – Today, the NAACP announced that Viola Davis will be honored with the Chairman’s Award at the “57th NAACP Image Awards” airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 28, at 8:00 PM ET on BET and CBS. Davis is also nominated for a NAACP Image Award for her role in G20.

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VIOLA DAVIS NAMED CHAIRMAN’S AWARD RECIPIENT FOR “57TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” Academy-Award Winning Actress, Activist, and Producer to be Honored

LOS ANGELES (January 29, 2026) – Today, the NAACP announced that multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, actor and style icon A$AP Rocky will receive the Vanguard Award for Fashion at the 57th NAACP Image Awards Fashion Show on Friday, February 27. He is also nominated for three NAACP Image Awards for his role in Highest 2 Lowest, which has garnered a total of nine nominations.

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57TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS TO HONOR A$AP ROCKY WITH VANGUARD AWARD FOR FASHION Multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, actor, and fashion icon