Past winners
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Year
Category
Series
Winners
2026
Outstanding
Variety (Series or Special)
Ali Siddiq: My Two Sons
2025
Outstanding
Documentary (Television)
Black Barbie: A Documentary
Black Barbie: A Documentary
2024
Outstanding
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Gail Bean
Gail Bean
Snowfall
2025
Outstanding
Children
You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!): A Lil TJ Book
You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!): A Lil TJ Book
Taraji P. Henson, Paul Kellam
2024
Outstanding
Short Form Series or Special (Reality/Nonfiction)
I Was A Soul Train Dancer
I Was A Soul Train Dancer
2024
Outstanding
Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay
Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay
Sensational
2024
Outstanding
International Motion Picture
Brother
Brother
2024
Outstanding
Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
Abbott Elementary
2026
Outstanding
Actress in a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson
Abbott Elementary
2026
Outstanding
Animated Series
Gracie’s Corner
2026
Outstanding
Directing In a Comedy Series
Tyler James Williams
Abbott Elementary – “The Science Fair”
2026
Outstanding
Digital Content Creator - Fashion/Beauty
Wisdom Kaye
2026
Outstanding
Cinematography in a Motion Picture
Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Sinners
2026
Outstanding
Literary Work – Journalism
On Borrowed Time
Anissa Durham
2024
Outstanding
Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special
Phylicia Rashad
Phylicia Rashad
Heaven Down Here
2024
Outstanding
Gospel/Christian Song
All Yours
All Yours
Kierra Sheard feat. Anthony Brown
2025
Outstanding
Debut Author
Grown Women
Grown Women
Sarai Johnson
2025
Outstanding
Actress in a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson
Quinta Brunson
Abbott Elementary
2026
Outstanding
Directing In a Documentary Television or Film
Reginald Hudlin, Shola Lynch
Number One on the Call Sheet
2025
Outstanding
Performance by a Youth in a Motion Picture
Skylar Aleece Smith — “The Piano Lesson” (Netflix)
Skylar Aleece Smith — “The Piano Lesson” (Netflix)
The Piano Lesson
2025
Outstanding
Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) Individual or Ensemble
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson
The Jennifer Hudson
2024
Outstanding
Biography/Autobiography
Our Secret Society: Mollie Moon and the Glamour, Money, and Power Behind the Civil Rights Movement
Our Secret Society: Mollie Moon and the Glamour, Money, and Power Behind the Civil Rights Movement
Dr. Tanisha C. Ford
2024
Outstanding
Makeup (Television or Motion Picture)
Carol Rasheed, Saisha Beecham, Ngozi Olandu Young, Manny Davila, Milene Melendez
Carol Rasheed, Saisha Beecham, Ngozi Olandu Young, Manny Davila, Milene Melendez
The Color Purple
2024
Outstanding
Hairstyling (Television or Motion Picture)
Lawrence Davis, Tym Wallace, Andrea Mona Bowen, Angela Renae Dyson, Jorge Benitez Villalobos
Lawrence Davis, Tym Wallace, Andrea Mona Bowen, Angela Renae Dyson, Jorge Benitez Villalobos
The Color Purple
2025
Outstanding
Writing in a Television Movie or Special
Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Thembi L. Banks
Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Thembi L. Banks
Young. Wild. Free.
2024
Outstanding
Performance in a Short Form Series
Leslie Jones
Leslie Jones
After The Cut-The Daily Show
2024
Outstanding
Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special
Keith Powers
Keith Powers
The Perfect Find
2026
Outstanding
Stunt Ensemble (Television or Film)
Sinners
Andy Gill
2024
Outstanding
Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)
Blitz Bazawule
Blitz Bazawule
The Color Purple
2025
Outstanding
Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Ebony Obsidian
Ebony Obsidian
The Six Triple Eight
