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CHADWICK BOSEMAN POSTHUMOUSLY WINS NAACP IMAGE BEST ACTOR AWARD FOR MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM (1600 hits)

(LOS ANGELES) - March 29, 2021 - Following the week-long virtual experience, tonight the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards winners during a special LIVE broadcast on BET and simulcast across ViacomCBS networks including CBS for its first time, as well as BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Paramount, Pop, Smithsonian, TV Land, VH1, BET PLUTO, and CMT.


President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked-off the night in a special recorded message highlighting the importance of the NAACP and saluting its work.


Winners of the night included D-NICE (Entertainer of the Year), Viola Davis (Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series - “How To Get Away With Murder” and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture- “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom”), Regé-Jean Page (Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series –“Bridgerton”), Issa Rae (Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series – “Insecure”), Stacey Abrams (Social Justice Impact) and “Bad Boys For Life” starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence (Outstanding Motion Picture).


The late Chadwick Boseman won the award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture – “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom”. Chadwick’s wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, accepted the award in his honor, encouraging fans to be proactive about their health and visit StandUpToCancer.org for more information about detecting the signs of colon cancer.

Chadwick Boseman in a 2017 interview with Tanisha LaVerne Grant

During the ceremony, legendary entertainer, film icon and two-time Image Award recipient Eddie Murphy was inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame. The Hall of Fame Award was presented by Eddie Murphy’s collaborator and long-time friend Arsenio Hall. 


NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, presented NBA superstar, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, LeBron James, with the President’s Award which was presented in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service. 


Civil Rights Movement Icon Rev. D. James Lawson, was recognized with the NAACP Chairman’s Award during the ceremony. In his acceptance speech, he recalled a time in High School in 1944, where he went door-to-door soliciting memberships for his local NAACP chapter in Ohio.


Image Award Outstanding Female Artist nominee Jazmine Sullivan, kicked-off the music portion with an electrifying performance of “Pick Up Your Feelings” from her latest album Heaux Tales. Additionally, Grammy Award-winning singer Maxwell took to the stage to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his debut album Urban Hang Suite, performing “Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)”.


Additional guest appearances included Alicia Keys, Andra Day, Arsenio Hall, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Obama, Misty Copeland, Regina King, Samuel L. Jackson, the cast of Tyler Perry's Sistas, Swizz Beatz, and Tracy Morgan. MC Lyte served as the night’s Voice Over announcer.


Tonight’s LIVE show followed the week long NAACP Image Awards Virtual Experience, which invited fans to join the Image Awards in a celebration of “Black Excellence”--including the non-televised awards program, virtual red carpet, and a curated conversation series. The Virtual Experience additionally played host to the night’s post-show virtual afterparty which featured classic cuts by DJ Questlove, current cuts by DJ Kiss, and a Jazz Lounge performance by Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway. Fans can relive all of the Image Awards moments from the week in the Virtual Experience’s NAACP Theatre at virtualexperience.naacpimageawards.net.


The 52nd NAACP Image Awards is presented by Wells Fargo, and sponsored by AT&T, FedEx, Nike, Bank of America, American Airlines, Airbnb, Alaska Airlines, AARP, Ford, and Hilton.


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The NAACP Image Awards honors the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature, and film and also recognizes individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.

For all information and the latest news, please follow NAACP Image Awards on Instagram @NAACPImageAwards.


Following is the complete list of winners for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards:


LIVE SHOW CATEGORIES


Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Regé-Jean Page – “Bridgerton”

 

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

Viola Davis – “How To Get Away With Murder”

 

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Issa Rae – “Insecure”

 

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

Viola Davis – “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom”

 

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

Chadwick Boseman – “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom”

 

Outstanding Motion Picture

“Bad Boys For Life”

 

Chairman's Award 

Rev. D. James Lawson

 

President’s Award

LeBron James

 

Hall of Fame Award

Eddie Murphy

 

Entertainer of the Year

D-Nice

 

Social Justice Impact

Stacey Abrams


NON-TELEVISED AWARDS


Outstanding Social Media Personality

Tabitha Brown


Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction

“The Awkward Black Man” - Walter Mosley


Outstanding Literary Work - Nonfiction         

“A Promised Land” - Barack Obama

           

Outstanding Literary Work - Debut Author

“We're Better Than This” - Elijah Cummings

           

Outstanding Literary Work - Biography/Autobiography    

“The Dead Are Arising” - Les Payne, Tamara Payne

           

Outstanding Literary Work - Instructional     

“Vegetable Kingdom” - Bryant Terry

           

Outstanding Literary Work - Poetry

“The Age of Phillis” - Honorée Jeffers

                       

Outstanding Literary Work - Children            

“She Was the First!: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm” - Katheryn Russell-Brown, Eric Velasquez

           

Outstanding Literary Work - Youth/Teens   

“Before the Ever After” - Jacqueline Woodson


Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)  

Keith McQuirter - “By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem”


Outstanding Writing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)      

Melissa Haizlip - “Mr. SOUL!”


Outstanding Documentary (Film)

“John Lewis: Good Trouble”


Outstanding Documentary (Television - Series or Special)

“The Last Dance”


Special Award - Youth Activist of the Year

Madison Potts


Special Award - Activist of the Year

Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony


Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series      

Michaela Coel - “I May Destroy You” - Ep. 112 “Ego Death”

            

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series        

Attica Locke - “Little Fires Everywhere” - Ep. 104 “The Spider Web”

            

Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special     

Geri Cole - “The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special”

            

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture      

Radha Blank - “The Forty-Year-Old Version”


Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series   

Anya Adams - “black-ish” - Ep. 611 “Hair Day”

            

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series    

Hanelle Culpepper - “Star Trek: Picard” - Ep. 101 "Remembrance"

            

Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special     

Eugene Ashe - “Sylvie’s Love” 

            

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture   

Gina Prince-Bythewood - “The Old Guard”


Outstanding Short Form Series - Comedy or Drama           

“#FreeRayshawn“

            

Outstanding Performance in a Short Form  

Laurence Fishburne - “#FreeRayshawn”

            

Outstanding Short Form Series - Reality/Nonfiction           

“Between The Scenes” - The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

            

Outstanding Short-Film (Live Action) 

“Black Boy Joy”


Outstanding Short-Film (Animated) 

“Canvas”


Special Award - Spingarn Medal

Misty Copeland


Outstanding Talk Series

Red Table Talk

 

Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition or Game Show 

Celebrity Family Feud

 

Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special) 

VERZUZ

 

Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)

The New York Times Presents "The Killing of Breonna Taylor"

 

Outstanding Children’s Program

Family Reunion

 

Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series)

Marsai Martin - “Black-ish”

 

Outstanding Animated Series            

Doc McStuffins            

 

Outstanding Animated Motion Picture 

Soul

 

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)         

Laya DeLeon Hayes - “Doc McStuffins”

 

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance - Motion Picture 

Jamie Foxx - “Soul”

 

Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble    

Trevor Noah - “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”

            

Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble    

Steve Harvey - “Celebrity Family Feud”

            

Outstanding Guest Performance - Comedy or Drama Series           

Loretta Devine- “P-Valley”

 

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)     

Raynelle Swilling - “Cherish the Day”


Special Award - Founder's

Toni Vaz


Outstanding New Artist         

Doja Cat - “Say So”

            

Outstanding Male Artist        

Drake - “Laugh Now, Cry Later”

            

Outstanding Female Artist     

Beyoncé - “Black Parade”

 

Outstanding Soul/R&B Song 

“Do It” - Chloe x Halle

 

Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song        

"Savage Remix" - Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé

            

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)      

Chloe x Halle - “Wonder What She Thinks Of Me”

            

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)            

Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé - "Savage Remix"

 

Outstanding Album    

“Chilombo” - Jhené Aiko

 

Outstanding Producer of the Year 

Hit-Boy

 

Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album       

“Brown Skin Girl” - Beyonce' feat WizKid, SAINt JHN, Blue Ivy Carter

 

Outstanding Jazz Album - Instrumental        

“Music From and Inspired By Soul” - Jon Batiste

            

Outstanding Jazz Album - Vocal        

“Holy Room - Live at Alte Oper” - Somi

 

Outstanding International Song        

“Lockdown” - Original Koffee

 

Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album          

“Soul” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste and Tom MacDougall

 

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song 

“Touch from you” - Tamela Mann

 

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album           

“The Return” - The Clark Sisters

 

Special Award - Sports Award II 

WNBA Player's Association (Nneka Ogqumike accepting on behalf of WNBAPA)

NAACP

Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

 

In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.

 

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.


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