*The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the “fifty fifth NAACP Picture Awards” nominees throughout movie, tv and streaming, music, literature, and podcasts, at its Nominees Brunch on the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
Hosted by TBS’ Friday Night time Vibes co-hosts Nina Parker and Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage), the occasion acknowledged gifted people nominated in additional than 90 classes.
The “fifty fifth NAACP Picture Awards” will broadcast LIVE on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 8:00 PM (reside ET/PT on delay) on BET and CBS from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
The Nominees Brunch kicked off with welcome remarks from NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson and Vice Chair of the NAACP Board of Administrators Karen Boykin-Cities who congratulated the nominees for his or her accomplishments.
Greater than 130 nominees graced the stage for a particular “fifty fifth NAACP Picture Awards” class photograph and had been offered with certificates recognizing their immense expertise and total affect to their respective fields. Friends included Adrian Holmes, Aml Ameen, Carl Anthony Payne II, Alternative Skinner, Chris Spencer, Elisha “EJ” Williams, Garcelle Beauvais, Gia Peppers, Glynn Turman, Jabari Banks, Jalyn Corridor, Jeremy Piven, Kale Futterman, Keith Powers, LaRoyce Hawkins, Fortunate Daye, Mara Brock Akil, Mila Davis-Kent, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Roy Wooden Jr., Shoshana Man, Tre’Vell Anderson, Vic Mensa, William Stanford Davis, and extra.
Pastor Brenda Palmer delivered an invocation throughout the afternoon, and gospel artist Pastor Mike Jr. carried out his track “Unattainable.”
“For over a century, the NAACP has championed the battle for a society that cherishes our tradition and acknowledges the invaluable contributions of the Black neighborhood,” mentioned NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson.
“At the moment, we’re honored to face united in recognizing the transformative energy of storytelling. Media shapes our perceptions, so allow us to embrace the problem to be louder, to activate change, and to amplify the significance of our neighborhood, our tradition, and our tales. Collectively, we matter, and our collective voice reverberates via the halls of historical past.”
“In celebrating the NAACP’s one hundred and fifteenth birthday, we acknowledge that for almost half its existence, this group has acknowledged the important contributions of the inventive neighborhood,” mentioned Karen Boykin-Cities, Vice Chair of the NAACP Board of Administrators.
“Your work issues – it’s a strong ally to our pursuit of justice and equality. Whereas we battle in opposition to false narratives, you craft new tales day by day in scripts, songs, and books. Collectively, our work turns into extra accessible and impactful, and we thanks to your dedication to excellence. Congratulations to all, and let’s proceed combating collectively for a brighter future.”
Co-hosts Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage) and Nina Parker led a vigorous gospel karaoke competitors the place choose Picture Awards nominees volunteered to carry out gospel classics, together with Kirk Franklin’s “Melodies from Heaven” and “Hosanna,” Hezekiah Walker’s “Clear Inside” and “How A lot We Can Bear,” “I Simply Need to Reward You” by Maurette Brown Clark, and “We’re Blessed” by Fred Hammond.
Winners of the “fifty fifth NAACP Picture Awards” might be revealed by way of telecast on March 16, 2024 on BET and CBS. NAACP may even acknowledge winners in non-televised Picture Awards classes just about from March 11-Thirteenth on www.naacpimageawards.web, throughout the Awards Dinner on March 14 and the Vogue Present on March fifteenth. For all info and the newest information, please comply with NAACP Picture Awards on Instagram @NAACPImageAwards.
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The NAACP advocates, agitates, and litigates for the civil rights of Black Individuals. Our legacy is constructed on the muse of grassroots activism by the most important civil rights pioneers of the twentieth century and is sustained by Twenty first-century activists.
From lecture rooms and courtrooms to metropolis halls and Congress, our community of members throughout the nation works to safe the social and political energy that may finish race–based mostly discrimination. That work is rooted in racial fairness, civic engagement, and supportive insurance policies and establishments for all marginalized individuals. We’re dedicated to a world with out racism the place Black individuals get pleasure from equitable alternatives in thriving communities.
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