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Toni Vaz, the pioneering actress, stunt performer, and founder of the NAACP Image Awards, passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 101 in Woodland Hills, California. Vaz, who broke barriers in Hollywood, was known for her daring stunt work, doubling for legendary actors such as Cicely Tyson, Eartha Kitt, and Juanita Moore. […]
Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP, is focusing on the economic proposals of the current presidential campaigns, particularly their impact on Black voters. Speaking ahead of his appearance at the Democratic National Convention, Johnson noted an increase in enthusiasm among young Black voters since Vice President Kamala Harris became a prominent figure in the election. […]
The 55th NAACP Image Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, will celebrate notable achievements in the entertainment industry on March 16, 2024, airing live on BET and CBS. This year, the GRAMMY®-nominated group New Edition will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of previous inductees like Eddie Murphy and […]
Queen Latifah is back to hosting duties for the next NAACP Image Awards. Latifah last hosted the ceremony in 2023, when Angela Bassett took home Entertainer of the Year. At this year’s ceremony. Amanda Gorman will be presented with the Chairman’s Award, bestowed in recognition of individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use their […]
Nominees for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards are officially in, with Netflix taking the lead with 52 noms overall for titles across film and TV including The Harder They Fall, Passing, Bruised, The Upshaws and Maid. The show announcing marquee winners is set to place February 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT live on BET. The […]
The NAACP announced that Eddie Murphy will be inducted into the Image Awards Hall of Fame. The hall of fame induction is bestowed on an individual who is viewed as a pioneer in their respective field and whose influence shaped the profession for generations to come. Murphy started his career as a stand-up comic as […]
Fact Check. We received some texts on our Frontline about the warning message from the NAACP. So I did a quick fact check to see if the warning message was real and it is not real. The NAACP released a statement saying it was false and they also posted a video from their verified Twitter […]
The Fairfax County School Board recently decided that it would be in their best interests to change the name of a school that was named after confederate general Robert E. Lee. After a virtual town hall meeting, school board member Tamara Derek Kaufax released a press statement, saying: “The name Robert E. Lee is forever […]