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49th NAACP Image Awards

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49th NAACP Image Awards
DateJanuary 15, 2018
SitePasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California
Hosted byAnthony Anderson
Official websiteNAACPImageAwards.net
Television coverage
NetworkTV One

The 49th NAACP Image Awards ceremony, presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television, music, and literature during the 2017 calendar year.[1] The ceremony took place on January 15, 2018, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, was hosted by Anthony Anderson and broadcast on TV One.[2][3]

During the ceremony American actor and film director Danny Glover 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 and Africa».[4] William Lucy was honored with the «in recognition of his role in the labour movement and his accomplishments as a labor organizer and justice advocate. His work with Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike and the instrumental role he played in the Anti-Apartheid Movement».[5]

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 to recognise equal pay and rights for the labour force.[6]

All nominees are listed below, and the winners are listed in bold.[7]

Special Awards

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Danny Glover was honored with the President's Award
Ava DuVernay was honored with the Entertainer of the Year Award
Vanguard Award
President's Award
Chairman's Award
  • William Lucy
Entertainer of the Year

Motion Picture

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Outstanding Motion Picture
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

Television

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Best Series
Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Variety or Game Show – (Series or Special)
Outstanding Children's Program
Best Acting in a Drama Series
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Best Acting in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Best Acting in a Movie/Limited Series
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series)
Reality & Variety
Outstanding Talk Series Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series
Outstanding News / Information – (Series or Special) Outstanding Host in a Talk, Reality, News/ Information or Variety (Series or Special)
Directing
Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special
Writing
Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special

Documentary

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Outstanding Documentary – (Film)

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Outstanding Documentary – (Television)

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  • The 44th President: In His Own Words

Animated/CGI

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

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Music

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Outstanding New Artist

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Outstanding Male Artist

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Outstanding Female Artist

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Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration

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Outstanding Jazz Album

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Outstanding Gospel Album – Traditional or Contemporary

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Outstanding Music Video

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Outstanding Song, Traditional

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Outstanding Song, Contemporary

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Outstanding Album

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Literature

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Outstanding Literary Work, Fiction

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Outstanding Literary Work, Non-Fiction

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Outstanding Literary Work, Debut Author

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Outstanding Literary Work, Biography/Auto-Biography

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  • Susan Burton and Cari Lynn – Becoming Ms. Burton - From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women

Outstanding Literary Work, Instructional

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  • Tererai TrentThe Awakened Woman: Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams
    • Misty CopelandBallerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You
    • Kelvin DavisNotoriously 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

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Outstanding Literary Work, Children

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  • Vashti Harrison – Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

Outstanding Literary Work, Youth/Teens

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References

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  1. ^ Wilson, Lauren Wesley (January 19, 2018). "Women Of Color Rocked The 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
  2. ^ THR Staff (20 November 2017). "NAACP Image Awards: 'Marshall,' 'Get Out,' 'Girls Trip' Dominate Film Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  3. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (January 15, 2018). "NAACP Image Awards: Jordan Peele,Tiffany Haddish, Idris Elba Among Winners In Non-Televised Categories". Deadline. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  4. ^ Evans, Greg (2018-01-11). "NAACP Image Awards To Honor Danny Glover With President's Award". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
  5. ^ Robbins, Caryn. "Union Organizer William Lucy to Receive NAACP Chairman's Award". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
  6. ^ Wang, Hansi Lo (2018-01-15). "NAACP Honors Memphis Sanitation Workers Who Went On Strike In 1968". NPR. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
  7. ^ "2018 NAACP Image Awards: The Complete Winners List". Variety. 2018-01-16. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
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