NAACP CELEBRATED BLACK EXCELLENCE AND STORYTELLING AT “57TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” CREATIVE HONORS

RYAN COOGLER, TARAJI P. HENSON, DELROY LINDO, WUNMI MOSAKU, STERLING K. BROWN, CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, STRAW, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW, THE DON LEMON SHOW, ZOOTOPIA 2, AND MORE WIN ACROSS FILM AND TELEVISION CATEGORIES

REV. DR. JAMAL-HARRISON BRYANT WAS RECOGNIZED WITH THE MILDRED BOND ROXBOROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT AWARD

DR. MARY ANNE FRANKS WAS PRESENTED WITH THE NAACP-ARCHEWELL DIGITAL CIVIL RIGHTS AWARD IN A VIDEO FROM THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX

The “57th NAACP Image Awards” will air LIVE on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS

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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.

The night featured a soul-stirring tribute honoring the life and legacy of both Angie Stone and D’Angelo, performed by Jane Handcock and BJ The Chicago Kid, followed by a moving performance from Mali Music.

In being honored with the Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award, Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, shared: “Ladies and gentlemen, tonight we converge while the world is in crisis, knowing 117 years later that the NAACP is necessary. I’m grateful that coming out of college, this organization saw my potential and made an investment in me by making me the youngest national youth and college director in their history, and allowed me an opportunity to find my voice and to find my space.”

Presenters for the night included Adrian Holmes, Aldis Hodge, Brandon Claybon, Colby Nixon, David Banner, Dominique Thorne, Edwina Finley, Giancarlo Exposito, Godfrey, Jabari Banks, NLE Choppa, Serayah, Sonequa Martin-Green, William Stanford Davis, and more.

“57th NAACP Image Awards” Creative Honors winners include:

Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award

Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant

NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award

Dr. Mary Anne Franks

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture
Ryan Coogler – “Sinners” (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
Ryan Coogler – “Sinners” (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)
Reginald Hudlin, Shola Lynch – “Number One on the Call Sheet” (Apple TV)

Outstanding Documentary (Television)
“Number One On the Call Sheet” (Apple TV)

Outstanding Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)
Taraji P. Henson – “Straw” (Netflix)

Outstanding Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)
Tyler Lepley – “Ruth & Boaz” (Netflix)

Outstanding Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)
“Straw” (Netflix)

Outstanding Talk Series
“The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Syndicated)

Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Don Lemon – “The Don Lemon Show” (YouTube)

Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
“The Don Lemon Show” (YouTube)

Outstanding Animated Motion Picture
“Zootopia 2” (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Aisha Hinds – “9-1-1” (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Caleb McLaughlin – “Stranger Things” (Netflix)

Outstanding Performance by a Youth in a Motion Picture
Naya Desir-Johnson – “Sarah’s Oil” (Amazon MGM Studios)

Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series)
Leah Sava Jeffries – “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” (Disney+)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Janelle James – “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
William Stanford Davis – “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

Outstanding Comedy Series
“Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Delroy Lindo – “Sinners” (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Wunmi Mosaku – “Sinners” (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Outstanding Drama Series
“Reasonable Doubt” (Hulu)

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown – “Paradise” (ABC)

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Cedric The Entertainer – “The Neighborhood” (CBS)

Outstanding Digital Creator – Art/Comedy
Tee Sanders – @teesanderscomedy

Outstanding Digital Creator – Political/Culture
Lynae Vanee – @lynaevanee

“57th NAACP Image Awards” winners will be revealed during the “57th NAACP Image Awards” telecast on Saturday, February 28 live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, on BET and will simulcast on the CBS Television Network.

The “57th NAACP Image Awards Week” is supported by Wells Fargo, Google, American Airlines, Amazon, FedEx, Procter & Gamble, AARP, Airbnb, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., L’Oreal Groupe and Lowe’s. The “57th NAACP Image Awards” live broadcast and red carpet are presented by Toyota, Walmart, Capital One, Ally, Procter & Gamble, and its brands, Olay Body and Tide.

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Globally recognized as one of the most distinguished multicultural awards shows, the “57th NAACP Image Awards” will continue a tradition of excellence, uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists committed to that purpose.

One of the most iconic annual celebrations of Black excellence, the NAACP Image Awards draws the biggest and brightest stars in Hollywood. Previous years’ attendees and winners include Kamala Harris, Dave Chapelle, Keke Palmer, The Wayans Family, Don Cheadle, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade, Courtney B. Vance, Sherri Shepherd, Colman Domingo, Mike Epps, Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia, Danielle Brooks, Usher, Tyler Perry, Angela Bassett, Damson Idris, Michelle Buteau, Victoria Monet, Viola Davis, Beyonce, Nicco Annan, Ruth E. Carter, Glynn Turman, Quinta Brunson, Nia Long, Keith David, Jennifer Hudson, Stacey Abrams, Tabitha Brown, Erica Campbell, Chris Brown, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Zendaya, Yara Shahidi, Issa Rae, Janelle Monae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Serena Williams, Kerry Washington, Method Man, Dominique Thorne, Austin Scott, Tyler James Williams, Kyla Pratt, Jabari Banks, and many more.