By Associated Press
PASADENA, Calif.: Angela Bassett received entertainer of the yr at Saturday’s NAACP Image Awards on an evening that additionally noticed her take dwelling an performing trophy for the tv collection “9-1-1.”
The Bassett-led Marvel superhero sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” received greatest movement image on the ceremony, which was broadcast reside on BET from Pasadena, California.
Viola Davis received excellent actress for the motion epic “The Woman King,” a undertaking she championed and starred in. Will Smith received for the slavery drama “Emancipation,” his first launch since final yr’s Academy Awards, the place he slapped comic Chris Rock on stage earlier than successful his first greatest actor trophy.
“I never want to not be brave enough as a woman, as a Black woman, as an artist,” Davis mentioned, referencing a quote from her character within the movie, which she referred to as her magnum opus. “I thank everyone who was involved with ‘The Woman King’ because that was just nothing but high-octane bravery.”
“Abbott Elementary” received for excellent comedy collection. Creator and collection star Quinta Brunson invited her costars onstage and praised exhibits like “black-ish” for paving the best way for her collection.
The 54 NAACP Image Awards have been introduced Saturday in Pasadena, California, with Queen Latifah internet hosting. Serena Williams obtained the Jackie Robinson Sports award, which acknowledges people in sports activities for prime achievement in athletics together with their pursuit of social justice, civil rights and group involvement.
The ceremony, which honors entertainers, athletes and writers of shade, was hosted by Queen Latifah. Special honorees included Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union and civil rights legal professional Ben Crump.
PASADENA, Calif.: Angela Bassett received entertainer of the yr at Saturday’s NAACP Image Awards on an evening that additionally noticed her take dwelling an performing trophy for the tv collection “9-1-1.”
The Bassett-led Marvel superhero sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” received greatest movement image on the ceremony, which was broadcast reside on BET from Pasadena, California.
Viola Davis received excellent actress for the motion epic “The Woman King,” a undertaking she championed and starred in. Will Smith received for the slavery drama “Emancipation,” his first launch since final yr’s Academy Awards, the place he slapped comic Chris Rock on stage earlier than successful his first greatest actor trophy.
“I never want to not be brave enough as a woman, as a Black woman, as an artist,” Davis mentioned, referencing a quote from her character within the movie, which she referred to as her magnum opus. “I thank everyone who was involved with ‘The Woman King’ because that was just nothing but high-octane bravery.”
“Abbott Elementary” received for excellent comedy collection. Creator and collection star Quinta Brunson invited her costars onstage and praised exhibits like “black-ish” for paving the best way for her collection.
The 54 NAACP Image Awards have been introduced Saturday in Pasadena, California, with Queen Latifah internet hosting. Serena Williams obtained the Jackie Robinson Sports award, which acknowledges people in sports activities for prime achievement in athletics together with their pursuit of social justice, civil rights and group involvement.
The ceremony, which honors entertainers, athletes and writers of shade, was hosted by Queen Latifah. Special honorees included Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union and civil rights legal professional Ben Crump.
