It was a good night for a lot of our favorites at the NAACP Image Awards that aired live on TV One Friday. From Empire to Blackish and from Creed to Straight Outta Compton, it’s safe to say everyone agrees that this is the attention these films and more deserved to receive.
Check out some of the big winners from last night below.
Outstanding Comedy Series: black-ish
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: Anthony Anderson, black-ish
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Tracee Ellis Ross – black-ish
Outstanding Drama Series: Empire
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Terrence Howard – Empire
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: Taraji P. Henson – Empire
Outstanding Motion Picture: Straight Outta Compton
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Michael B. Jordan – Creed
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: Sanaa Lathan – The Perfect Guy
Entertainer of the Year: Michael B. Jordan
NAACP President’s Award– John Legend
See the full list here.
Some of the actors and actresses also took a jab at the Academy Awards after they failed to nominate any non-White stars.
Henson said after winning her award, “We don’t need to ask for acceptance from anyone. We are enough.”
Legend also said, “Despite the daunting problems, I am hopeful that our generation will demand and achieve radical change in our lifetime.” He hit the stage to perform his hit “All of Me.”
Actor Guillermo Diaz, who plays Huck on ABC’s Scandal also shared his peace on the red carpet.
“I think Hollywood should take notes from this awards show.”
“Hollywood needs to know that this is what diversity is supposed to look like,” said Anthony Anderson who hosted the series.
See some of the best flicks from the show below.
