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NAACP Image Awards The NAACP Image Awards is an annual awards ceremony presented by the U.S.-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to honor outstanding performances in film, television, theatre, music, and literature. The over 40 ...
ceremony, presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), honored outstanding representations and achievements of
people of color The term "person of color" (: people of color or persons of color; abbreviated POC) is used to describe any person who is not considered "white". In its current meaning, the term originated in, and is associated with, the United States. From th ...
in motion pictures, television, music, and literature during the 2017 calendar year. The ceremony took place on January 15, 2018, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, was hosted by
Anthony Anderson Anthony Anderson (born August 15, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, and television host. He is known for his leading roles in television shows such as Andre "Dre" Johnson on the comedy series ''Black-ish'' (2014–2022), Marlin Boulet on the ...
and broadcast on TV One. During the ceremony American
actor An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. ...
and
film director A film director or filmmaker is a person who controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfillment of that Goal, vision. The director has a key role ...
Danny Glover Danny Glover ( ; born July 22, 1946) is an American actor, producer, and political activist. Over his career he has received List of awards and nominations received by Danny Glover, numerous accolades including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian A ...
was honored with the President's Award for being «a true inspiration who always uses his celebrity status to advance the cause of social justice and respect for our diverse society. ..Glover has is known for wide-reaching community activism and philanthropic efforts with a particular emphasis on advocacy for economic justice, access to health care and education programs in the
United States The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 U.S. state, states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 ...
and
Africa Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth's land area and 6% of its total surfac ...
». William Lucy was honored with the «in recognition of his role in the
labour movement The labour movement is the collective organisation of working people to further their shared political and economic interests. It consists of the trade union or labour union movement, as well as political parties of labour. It can be considere ...
and his accomplishments as a labor organizer and justice advocate. His work with
Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister, civil and political rights, civil rights activist and political philosopher who was a leader of the civil rights move ...
during the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike and the instrumental role he played in the
Anti-Apartheid Movement The Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM) was a British organisation that was at the centre of the international movement opposing the South African apartheid system and supporting South Africa's non-white population who were oppressed by the policies ...
». The award show also honored with the Vanguard Award the surviving of 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike "I Am a Man" workers for supporting the African-American community and the workers' struggle in the
Southern United States The Southern United States (sometimes Dixie, also referred to as the Southern States, the American South, the Southland, Dixieland, or simply the South) is List of regions of the United States, census regions defined by the United States Cens ...
to recognise equal pay and rights for the labour force. All nominees are listed below, and the winners are listed in bold.


Special Awards


Motion Picture


Television


Documentary


Outstanding Documentary – (Film)

* '' STEP'' ** '' I Called Him Morgan'' ** ''The Rape of Recy Taylor'' ** ''Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities'' ** '' Whose Streets?''


Outstanding Documentary – (Television)

* ''The 44th President: In His Own Words'' ** ''Birth of a Movement'' ** ''Black Love'' ** ''The Defiant Ones'' ** ''
What the Health ''What the Health'' is a 2017 American documentary film that advocates for a plant-based diet. It critiques the health effects of meat, dairy product and egg consumption, and questions the practices of leading health and pharmaceutical organiza ...
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Animated/CGI


Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – (Television or Film)

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Tiffany Haddish Tiffany Sara Cornilia Haddish (born December 3, 1979) is an American stand-up comedian and actress. Her breakthrough came in with a leading role in the comedy film '' Girls Trip'' (2017), which earned her several accolades and was included on ...
– '' Legends of Chamberlain Heights'' ** Yvette Nicole Brown – '' Elena of Avalor'' **
Loretta Devine Loretta Devine (born August 21, 1949) is an American actress. She is known for numerous roles across stage and screen. Her most high profile roles include Lorrell Robinson in the original Broadway production of ''Dreamgirls'' (1981), Gloria Mat ...
– ''
Doc McStuffins ''Doc McStuffins'' is an animated children's television series created by Chris Nee and produced by Brown Bag Films. It aired for five seasons on Disney Jr. from March 23, 2012, to April 18, 2020. The series centers on a girl who fixes toys, w ...
'' **
David Oyelowo David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo ( ; ; born 1 April 1976) is a British actor, director and producer. His accolades include a Critics' Choice Award and two NAACP Image Awards as well as nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awar ...
– '' The Lion Guard'' **
Kerry Washington Kerry Marisa Washington (born January 31, 1977) SidebarCertificate of Live Birth: Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha(County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health). Gives Kerry Washington birth dateArchivedfrom the original on May 2, 2016.Note: Fil ...
– '' Cars 3''


Music


Outstanding New Artist

*
SZA Solána Imani Rowe (born November 8, 1989), known professionally as SZA ( ), is an American singer-songwriter. Known for her diaristic lyrics and genre explorations, she has been credited as a prominent figure in influencing contemporary R& ...
– '' Ctrl'' ** Demetria McKinney – ''Officially Yours'' ** Khalid – '' American Teen'' ** Kevin Ross – ''The Awakening'' **
Vic Mensa Victor Kwesi Mensah (born June 6, 1993), known professionally as Vic Mensa, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago, he was a member of the regional hip hop groups Kids These Days (band), Kids These Days and Savemoney prior to releasing ...
– '' The Autobiography''


Outstanding Male Artist

*
Bruno Mars Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is known for his three-octave tenor vocal range, live performances, R ...
– " Versace on the Floor" **
JAY-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...
– '' 4:44'' **
Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first music ...
– '' DAMN.'' **
Brian McKnight Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. (born Brian Kelly McKnight; June 5, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist. An Contemporary R&B, R&B performer, he is recognized for his strong ...
– ''Genesis'' ** Charlie Wilson – '' In It to Win It''


Outstanding Female Artist

*
Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and entrepreneur. Often referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Qu ...
– '' Strength of a Woman'' **
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
– " Die with You" ** Andra Day – "Stand Up For Something" ** Ledisi – ''Let Love Rule'' **
SZA Solána Imani Rowe (born November 8, 1989), known professionally as SZA ( ), is an American singer-songwriter. Known for her diaristic lyrics and genre explorations, she has been credited as a prominent figure in influencing contemporary R& ...
– '' Ctrl''


Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration

*
Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first music ...
feat.
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, and actress. One of the List of music artists by net worth, wealthiest musicians in the world, List of awards and nominations received by Rihanna, her vario ...
– " LOYALTY." **
Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and entrepreneur. Often referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Qu ...
feat.
Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer and record producer. One of the most prominent figures in hip-hop, he is known for his varying musical style and polarizing cultural and political commentary. After ...
– " Love Yourself" ** Andra Day feat.
Common Common may refer to: As an Irish surname, it is anglicised from Irish Gaelic surname Ó Comáin. Places * Common, a townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland * Boston Common, a central public park in Boston, Massachusetts * Cambridge Com ...
– "Stand Up For Something" **
SZA Solána Imani Rowe (born November 8, 1989), known professionally as SZA ( ), is an American singer-songwriter. Known for her diaristic lyrics and genre explorations, she has been credited as a prominent figure in influencing contemporary R& ...
feat. Travis Scott – " Love Galore" ** Charlie Wilson feat.
T.I. Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. (born September 25, 1980), known professionally as T.I. or Tip, is an American rapper and singer raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Harris is credited as a pioneer of the hip hop subgenre trap music, along with fellow Georgi ...
– "I'm Blessed"


Outstanding Jazz Album

*
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* SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki, U.S based chain of dessert rest ...
– ''Petite Afrique'' ** Damien Escobar – ''Boundless'' ** Najee – ''Poetry in Motion'' ** Cécile McLorin Salvant – ''Dreams and Daggers'' ** Preservation Hall Jazz Band – '' So It Is''


Outstanding Gospel Album – Traditional or Contemporary

* '' Greenleaf'' Soundtrack – ''Greenleaf Soundtrack Volume 2'' ** Tasha Cobbs – ''Heart. Passion. Pursuit.'' ** Travis Greene – ''Crossover Live From Music City'' ** Marvin Sapp – ''Close'' **
CeCe Winans Priscilla Marie Love, known professionally by her stage name as CeCe Winans, (born October 8, 1964) is an American gospel singer who has garnered 17 Grammy Awards, the most for any female gospel singer; 33 GMA Dove Awards, 19 Stellar Awards, ...
– ''Let Them Fall In Love''


Outstanding Music Video

*
Bruno Mars Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is known for his three-octave tenor vocal range, live performances, R ...
– " That's What I Like" **
Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and entrepreneur. Often referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Qu ...
– "Strength of a Woman" **
JAY-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...
– "4:44" **
Maxwell Maxwell may refer to: People * Maxwell (surname), including a list of people and fictional characters with the name ** James Clerk Maxwell, mathematician and physicist * Justice Maxwell (disambiguation) * Maxwell baronets, in the Baronetage of N ...
– "Gods" ** Ledisi – "High"


Outstanding Song, Traditional

*
Bruno Mars Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is known for his three-octave tenor vocal range, live performances, R ...
– " That's What I Like" **
Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and entrepreneur. Often referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Qu ...
– " U + Me (Love Lesson)" ** Ledisi – "High" **
John Legend John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He began his musical career working behind the scenes for other artists, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's " Every ...
– "Surefire (Piano Version)" ** MAJOR. – "Honest"


Outstanding Song, Contemporary

*
Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first music ...
– " HUMBLE." **
JAY-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...
– "The Story of O.J." ** Mali Music – "Gonna Be Alright" **
Jazmine Sullivan Jazmine Marie Sullivan (born April 9, 1987) is an American R&B singer and songwriter. She has won two Grammy Awards, a ''Billboard'' Women in Music Award, and two BET Awards over the course of her career. In 2022, ''Time'' placed her on their ...
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Bryson Tiller Bryson Djuan Tiller (born January 2, 1993) is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. He began his career in 2011 with his debut mixtape, ''Killer Instinct Vol. 1''. He gained mainstream recognition following the release of his 2015 single ...
– " Insecure" **
SZA Solána Imani Rowe (born November 8, 1989), known professionally as SZA ( ), is an American singer-songwriter. Known for her diaristic lyrics and genre explorations, she has been credited as a prominent figure in influencing contemporary R& ...
feat. Travis Scott – " Love Galore"


Outstanding Album

*
Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first music ...
– '' DAMN.'' **
Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and entrepreneur. Often referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Qu ...
– '' Strength of a Woman'' **
JAY-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...
– '' 4:44'' **
Brian McKnight Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. (born Brian Kelly McKnight; June 5, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist. An Contemporary R&B, R&B performer, he is recognized for his strong ...
– ''Genesis'' ** Charlie Wilson – '' In It to Win It''


Literature


Outstanding Literary Work, Fiction

* Henry Louis Gates Jr. and
Maria Tatar Maria Magdalene Tatar (born May 13, 1945) is an American academic whose expertise lies in children's literature, German literature, and folklore. She is the John L. Loeb Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures, and Chair of the Committee o ...
– ''The Annotated African American Folktales'' ** Marita Golden – ''The Wide Circumference of Love'' ** Celeste Ng – ''Little Fires Everywhere'' ** Jesmyn Ward – '' Sing, Unburied, Sing'' ** Stephanie Powell Watts – ''No One Is Coming to Save Us''


Outstanding Literary Work, Non-Fiction

* Dick Gregory – ''Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies'' ** Herb Boyd – ''Black Detroit – A People’s History of Self-Determination'' ** Paul Butler – ''Chokehold: Policing Black Men'' **
Ta-Nehisi Coates Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates ( ; born September 30, 1975) is an American author, journalist, and activist. He gained a wide readership during his time as national correspondent at ''The Atlantic'', where he wrote about cultural, social, and political is ...
– '' We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy'' ** Adrian Miller – ''The President's Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas''


Outstanding Literary Work, Debut Author

* Stephanie Powell Watts – ''No One Is Coming to Save Us'' ** Devin Allen – ''A Beautiful Ghetto'' ** Leland Melvin – ''Chasing Spaces: An Astronaut’s Story of Grit, Grace & Second Chances'' **
Gabrielle Union Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade ( Union; born October 29, 1972) is an American actress. Her career began in the 1990s, when she made dozens of appearances on television sitcoms, prior to landing supporting roles in 1999 teen films '' She's All That ...
– ''We're Going to Need More Wine'' ** Patricia Williams with Jeannine Amber – ''Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat''


Outstanding Literary Work, Biography/Auto-Biography

* Susan Burton and Cari Lynn – ''Becoming Ms. Burton - From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women'' ** Peter Baker – ''Obama: The Call of History'' **
Jonathan Eig Jonathan Eig (; born April 26, 1964) is an American journalist and biographer. He is the author of six books, the most recent being '' King: A Life'' (2023), a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Martin Luther King Jr. Biography Eig was born in ...
– ''Ali: A Life'' ** Lawrence P. Jackson – ''Chester B. Himes'' **
Gabrielle Union Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade ( Union; born October 29, 1972) is an American actress. Her career began in the 1990s, when she made dozens of appearances on television sitcoms, prior to landing supporting roles in 1999 teen films '' She's All That ...
– ''We're Going to Need More Wine''


Outstanding Literary Work, Instructional

* Tererai Trent – ''The Awakened Woman: Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams'' ** Misty Copeland – ''Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You'' ** Kelvin Davis – ''Notoriously Dapper - How to Be A Modern Gentleman with Manners, Style and Body Confidence'' ** Kristen Kish with Meredith Erickson – ''Kristen Kish Cooking'' ** Sheri Riley – ''Exponential Living - Stop Spending 100% of Your Time on 10% of Who You Are''


Outstanding Literary Work, Poetry

* Patricia Smith – '' Incendiary Art: Poems'' ** Cameron Barnett – ''The Drowning Boy's Guide to Water'' ** Aja Monet – ''My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter'' ** Ntozake Shange – ''Wild Beauty: New and Selected Poems'' ** Marcus Wicker – ''Silencer''


Outstanding Literary Work, Children

* Vashti Harrison – ''Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History'' **
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ( ; born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. , April 16, 1947) is an American former basketball player. He played professionally for 20 seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Associatio ...
with Raymond Obstfeld – ''Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court'' ** Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome – '' Before She Was Harriet'' ** Andrea J. Loney and Keith Mallett – ''Take a Picture of Me, James VanDerZee!'' ** Cynthia Levinson and Vanessa Brantley-Newton – ''The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, A Young Civil Rights Activist''


Outstanding Literary Work, Youth/Teens

* Rita Williams-Garcia and Frank Morrison – ''Clayton Byrd Goes Underground'' **
Kwame Alexander Kwame Alexander (born August 21, 1968) is an American writer of poetry and children's fiction. Personal life and education Alexander was born in Manhattan, New York, and grew up in Virginia. His father was a scholar and book publisher and hi ...
with Mary Rand Hess – ''Solo'' ** Tiffany D. Jackson – ''Allegedly'' ** Jason Reynolds - ''Long Way Down'' ** Angie Thomas – '' The Hate U Give''


References


External links


NAACP Image Awards official site
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