The NAACP and BET have revealed the performers and presenters for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards.” Nine-time Grammy-winning and two-time Oscar-nominated singer, actress and producer Mary J. Blige will take the stage to perform at this year’s show.
The “53rd NAACP Image Awards,” hosted by seven-time NAACP Image Awards winner Anthony Anderson, airs Saturday, February 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on BET.
LIVE show presenters include Issa Rae, Kerry Washington, LL Cool J, Michael Strahan, Morgan Freeman, Paula Patton, Questlove, Simu Liu, Tiffany Haddish, Zendaya, NAACP President Derrick Johnson and Chairman of the Board of administration of the NAACP Leon W. Russell.
As previously announced, actor Samuel L. Jackson will receive the NAACP Chairman’s Award and Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project, will receive the Social Justice Impact Award.
Non-television award categories will be announced Feb. 21-25 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on naacpimageawards.net and the NAACP Image Awards YouTube channel.
The virtual show will be hosted nightly by actor and comedian Affion Crockett and presenters include Aida Rodriquez, Asiahn Bryant, Clint Coley, Cory Hardrict, Courtney Nichole, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Derrick Johnson, Karen Boykin-Towns, Khleo Thomas, Lauren Wesley Wilson, Leon W. Russell, Lori Harvey, Luke Lawal, Jr., Marcel Spears, Matt Cedeno, Melissa L. Williams, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Wisdom Cole.
Members of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House Democratic Caucus and Texas Legislative Black Caucus will receive the Roy Wilkins Civil Rights Award.
This year’s award is given to those who, individually and collectively, exemplify the spirit of Roy Wilkins, who led the NAACP during the pivotal years of the modern civil rights movement, and embrace the work of the organization that fights for justice, protects the right to vote and encourages full participation in the political process.
This year will also mark the first time since 1993 that the NAACP will present the award. Past recipients include United Farm Workers President Cesar Chavez, Justice Thurgood Marshall and the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson.
The sixty-five members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus have fought for real solutions for all Texans and are unwavering in their commitment to increasing access to affordable health care, investing in public schools and protecting freedom. of voting.
Chaired by Rep. Chris Turner (HD 101 – Grand Prairie), the caucus supports Texas House Democrats in all matters related to their policy, communications and district efforts.
Formed in 1973, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus is committed to addressing issues facing African Americans across Texas. The TxLBC is currently comprised of 17 members of the Texas House of Representatives and two Texas State Senators and chaired by Representative Nicole Collier (HD 95 – Fort Worth).
The Mexican American Legislative Caucus was founded in 1973 in the Texas House of Representatives by a small group of Mexican American legislators with the goal of bolstering their numbers and better representing a united Latin American constituency across the state. .
The MALC is the oldest and largest Latino legislative caucus in the United States with 41 members representing millions of Texans.
Together, MALC works on issues of importance to the large and growing Latin American constituency in the state and to elevate the level of Latin American engagement in Texas government. The current president is Representative Rafael Anchía (HD 103 – Dallas).
As previously announced, the Activist of the Year award will be presented to Scot X. Esdaile, president of the Connecticut State Conference of NAACP Branches and member of the NAACP National Board of Directors, and the young activist of the year will be presented to Channing Hill, president of the NAACP chapter of Howard University.
The “53rd NAACP Image Awards” are presented by Wells Fargo and sponsored by AT&T, Google, T-Mobile, Bank of America, General Mills, FedEx and Airbnb.
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