LOS ANGELES (January 7, 2025) – Today, NAACP announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart, and Shannon Sharpe nominated for Entertainer of the Year. The winners will be revealed Friday, February 21, 2025 at the 56th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors Ceremonies on naacpimageawards.net and during the two-hour LIVE TV special, airing Saturday, February 22, 2025 from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, at 8 PM ET/ 8 PM PT on B... Read More

LOS ANGELES (January 3, 2025) - The NAACP today announced the launch of “Our Culture, Our Stories,” an original podcast series that engages with celebrities, authors, actors, musicians, and activists to share intimate stories of resilience, triumph, and unity. The series offers a platform for candid, unfiltered conversations about navigating adversity, celebrating excellence, and fostering community strength.This 12-episode series will feature candid conversations with influential luminaries, in... Read More

LOS ANGELES (Sept. 25, 2024) – Submissions for nomination consideration for the “56th NAACP Image Awards” in the categories of motion picture, television + streaming, recording, literature, and podcasts are now open on www.naacpimageawards.net. Globally recognized as one of the most distinguished multicultural award shows, the “56th NAACP Image Awards” will continue its tradition of excellence, uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists co... Read More

LOS ANGELES (June 6, 2024) – The NAACP and BET announced today that the “56th NAACP Image Awards'' will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. The televised ceremony will air LIVE on BET. Key deadlines and dates have also been released for the celebration of excellence in the categories of motion picture, television + streaming, recording, literature, and podcasts. Submissions for nomination consideration will open Monday, August 26, 2024. The performance or project... Read More