BET & NAACP Celebrate Black Excellence at Star-Studded 56th NAACP Image Awards
Kamala Harris, Dave Chappelle, and the Wayans Family were honored in an unforgettable night hosted by Deon Cole, spotlighting resilience, legacy, and groundbreaking achievements across entertainment, activism, and culture.
Tonight, BET and NAACP proudly celebrated the best in Black culture at the â56th NAACP Image Awards,â hosted by acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer Deon Cole. The evening was a powerful tribute to Black excellence, honoring leaders, visionaries, and creatives making an impact across entertainment, activism, and culture.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a homecoming to the â56th NAACP Image Awardsâ for her first public live television appearance for the prestigious Chairman's Award. As a lifetime NAACP member, the award honored Harris for her historic accomplishments and incredible service legacy to America and our community. BET Media Groupwas honored with the prestigious Founders Award, celebrating 45 years of amplifying Black culture and championing authentic storytelling. Dave Chappelle received the President's Award for outstanding achievements and distinguished public service. Additionally, the Wayans Family was inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed upon trailblazers whose lasting influence continues to shape their industry for generations.
Presenters included Aldis Hodge & Edwin Hodge, Chlöe, Clifton Davis & Karla Mosley, Danielle Deadwyler, David Alan Grier, Don Cheadle, Ego Nwodim, Gabrielle Union, George Wallace, Harold Perrineau, Janelle James, Jay Ellis, Jurnee Smollett, Keke Palmer, Laverne Cox, LL COOL J, Morris Chestnut, Shannon Sharpe, and Taraji P. Henson.
A special segment honored the historically Black community of Altadena, which was impacted by the Eaton wildfires. Actor Morris Chestnut highlighted the communityâs resilience and led a standing ovation for the 22 Altadena residents featured in the tribute. A call to action encouraged donations to the Altadena Community Preservation Fund, which aims to provide financial assistance to homeowners and preserve the communityâs cultural heritage. GRAMMYÂź Award-winning artist Ledisi, accompanied by the Adam Blackstone Band, performed a powerful medley of âWholy Holyâ & âHow I Got Overâ with a choir of Altadena residents.Â
After honoring those who have passed away with an in memoriam tribute, DJ D-Nice led a special tribute to the late music icon Quincy Jones with a special medley to highlight his enduring legacy and timeless hits.Â
MC Lyte was the voice of the evening, returning as the in-show announcer.Â
The full list of â56th NAACP Image Awardâ winners includes:
Outstanding Actress in Drama SeriesÂ
Queen Latifah
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Michael Rainey Jr.
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Damon Wayans
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Martin Lawrence
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Kerry Washington
Outstanding Motion Picture
The Six Triple Eight
Entertainment of the Year
Keke Palmer
Outstanding Children's Program
âGracieâs Cornerâ - YouTube TV
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series)
âPercy Jackson and the Olympicsâ - Leah Sava Jeffries (Disney+)
Outstanding Animated Series
âGracieâs Cornerâ - YouTube TV
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)
Cree Summer - âRugratsâ (Nickelodeon)
Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction
âOne of Us Knows: A Thrillerâ - Alyssa Cole (William Morrow - HarperCollins Publishers)
Outstanding Literary Work - Non-Fiction
âLove & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearestâ - Fawn Weaver (Melcher Media Inc.)
Outstanding Literary Work - Debut Author
âGrown Womenâ - Sarai Johnson (Harper - HarperCollins Publishers)
Outstanding Literary Work -Â Biography/Autobiography
âMedgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened Americaâ - Joy-Ann Reid (Mariner Books - HarperCollins Publishers)
Outstanding Literary Work - Instructional
âWash Day: Passing on the Legacy, Rituals, and Love of Natural Hairâ - Tomesha Faxio (Clarkson Potter - Crown Publishing Group)
Outstanding Literary Work - Poetry
âThis Is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poetsâ - Kwame Alexander (Little, Brown and Company - Hachette Book Group)
Outstanding Literary Work -Â Children
âYou Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!): A Lil TJ Bookâ - Taraji P. Henson, Paul Kellam (Zonderkidz - HarperCollins Publishers)
Outstanding Literary Work -Â Youth/Teens
âBrushed Between Cultures: A YA Coming of Age Novel Set in Brooklyn, New Yorkâ - Samarra St. Hilaire (Self-Published)
Outstanding Literary Work -Â Graphic Novel
âPunk Rock Karaokeâ - Bianca Xunise
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special)
âJamie Foxx: What Had Happened Wasâ (Netflix)
Outstanding Guest Performance
Marlon Wayans - âBel-Airâ (Peacock)
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Crystal Jenkins - âNo Good Deed - Letters of Intentâ Netflix)
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Ben Watkins - Cross âHero Complexâ (Prime Video)
Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special
Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Thembi L. Banks - âYoung. Wild. Free.â (BET+)
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)
Ayo Edebiri - âThe Bearâ (FX/Hulu)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special, Movie)
Taraji P. Henson - âFight Night: The Million Dollar Heistâ (Peacock)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special, Movie)
Samuel L. Jackson - âFight Night: The Million Dollar Heistâ (Peacock)
Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special
Tina Mabry - âThe Supremes at Earlâs All-You-Can-Eatâ (Hulu)
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Tiffany Johnson - âHow to Die Alone - âTrust No Oneââ (Hulu)
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Rapman - âSupacell - âSupacellââ (Netflix)
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
âThe Reidoutâ - MSNBC
Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble
Keke Palmer - âPasswordâ (NBC)
Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition Services/Game ShowÂ
âCelebrity Family Feudâ (ABC)
Outstanding ShortForm Series or Special - Reality/Nonfiction/Documentary
âThe Prince of Death Row Recordsâ (YouTube TV)
Outstanding Short Form Documentary (Film)
âHow to Sue the Klanâ
Outstanding Short Form (Live Action)
âSuperman Doesnât StealâÂ
Outstanding Short Form (Animated)
âPeanut Headz: Black History Toonz âJackie Robinsonâ (Exhibit Treal Studios)
Outstanding Children's Program
âGracieâs Cornerâ - YouTube TV
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series)
âPercy Jackson and the Olympicsâ - Leah Sava Jeffries (Disney+)
Outstanding Animated Series
âGracieâs Cornerâ - YouTube TV
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)
Cree Summer - âRugratsâ (Nickelodeon)
Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction
âOne of Us Knows: A Thrillerâ - Alyssa Cole (William Morrow - HarperCollins Publishers)
Outstanding Literary Work - Non-Fiction
âLove & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearestâ - Fawn Weaver (Melcher Media Inc.)
Outstanding Literary Work - Debut Author
âGrown Womenâ - Sarai Johnson (Harper - HarperCollins Publishers)
Outstanding Literary Work -Â Biography/Autobiography
âMedgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened Americaâ - Joy-Ann Reid (Mariner Books - HarperCollins Publishers)
Outstanding Literary Work - Instructional
âWash Day: Passing on the Legacy, Rituals, and Love of Natural Hairâ - Tomesha Faxio (Clarkson Potter - Crown Publishing Group)
Outstanding Literary Work - Poetry
âThis Is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poetsâ - Kwame Alexander (Little, Brown and Company - Hachette Book Group)
Outstanding Literary Work -Â Children
âYou Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!): A Lil TJ Bookâ - Taraji P. Henson, Paul Kellam (Zonderkidz - HarperCollins Publishers)
Outstanding Literary Work -Â Youth/Teens
âBrushed Between Cultures: A YA Coming of Age Novel Set in Brooklyn, New Yorkâ - Samarra St. Hilaire (Self-Published)
Outstanding Literary Work -Â Graphic Novel
âPunk Rock Karaokeâ - Bianca Xunise
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special)
âJamie Foxx: What Had Happened Wasâ (Netflix)
Outstanding Guest Performance
Marlon Wayans - âBel-Airâ (Peacock)
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Crystal Jenkins - âNo Good Deed - Letters of Intentâ Netflix)
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Ben Watkins - Cross âHero Complexâ (Prime Video)
Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special
Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Thembi L. Banks - âYoung. Wild. Free.â (BET+)
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)
Ayo Edebiri - âThe Bearâ (FX/Hulu)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special, Movie)
Taraji P. Henson - âFight Night: The Million Dollar Heistâ (Peacock)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special, Movie)
Samuel L. Jackson - âFight Night: The Million Dollar Heistâ (Peacock)
Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special
Tina Mabry - âThe Supremes at Earlâs All-You-Can-Eatâ (Hulu)
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Tiffany Johnson - âHow to Die Alone - âTrust No Oneââ (Hulu)
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Rapman - âSupacell - âSupacellââ (Netflix)
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
âThe Reidoutâ - MSNBC
Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble
Keke Palmer - âPasswordâ (NBC)
Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition Services/Game ShowÂ
âCelebrity Family Feudâ (ABC)
Outstanding ShortForm Series or Special - Reality/Nonfiction/Documentary
âThe Prince of Death Row Recordsâ (YouTube TV)
Outstanding Short Form Documentary (Film)
âHow to Sue the Klanâ
Outstanding Short Form (Live Action)
âSuperman Doesnât StealâÂ
Outstanding Short Form (Animated)
âPeanut Headz: Black History Toonz âJackie Robinsonâ (Exhibit Treal Studios)
Outstanding Youth Performance in a Motion PictureÂ
Skylar Aleece Smith â âThe Piano Lessonâ (Netflix)
Outstanding Animated Motion Picture
Inside Out 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) Individual or Ensemble Jennifer Hudson â âThe Jennifer Hudsonâ (Syndicated)
Outstanding Talk SeriesÂ
The Jennifer Hudson Show (Syndicated)
Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast
Club Shay Shay (Shay Shay Media & The Volume)
Outstanding Sports, Arts and Entertainment Podcast
Two Funny Mamas (Mocha Podcasts Network)
Outstanding Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)Â
Naturi Naughton â âAbducted at an HBCU: A Black Girl Missing Movieâ (Lifetime)
Outstanding Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)
Aaron Pierre â âRebel Ridgeâ (Netflix)
Outstanding Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Danielle Pinnock â âGhostsâ (CBS)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Damon Wayans Jr. â âPoppaâs Houseâ (CBS)
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Lynn Whitfield â âThe Chiâ (Paramount+)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Cliff âMethod Manâ Smith â âPower Book II: Ghostâ (Starz)
Outstanding Drama Series
Cross (Amazon Prime Video)
Outstanding Documentary (Television)
Black Barbie: A Documentary (Netflix)
Outstanding Documentary (Motion Picture)
Luther: Never Too Much (Sony Music Entertainment/Sony Music Publishing/CNN Films)
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
Sing Sing (A24)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture
RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes â Nickel Boys (Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios)
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
RaMell Ross â Nickel Boys (Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Ebony Obsidian â âThe Six Triple Eightâ (Netflix)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Denzel Washington â âGladiator IIâ (Paramount Pictures)
Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year Nominees
Shirley Raines
Globally recognized as one of the most distinguished multicultural award shows, the â56th NAACP Image Awardsâ will continue a tradition of excellence, uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists committed to that purpose.
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