Power, Dear White People and More Nominated for NAACP Image Awards
The nominees are out for the 49th NAACP Image Awards!
The annual event, which takes place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2018, celebrates the achievements of people of color in entertainment in film, television, music and literature. January’s ceremony will see Ava DuVernary, Bruno Mars, Issa Rae, Chadwick Boseman, JAY-Z and Chance the Rapper go at it for Entertainer of the Year.
Meanwhile, hit shows like ABC’s black-ish, Starz’s Power, Fox’s Empire and OWN’s Queen Sugar have picked up several nominations, including ones for Outstanding Drama and Outstanding Comedy.
Newcomers looking to make their mark include the Netflix series Dear White People, an adaption of Justin Simien’s thought-provoking film. Plus, Niecy Nash made waves with her portrayal as a nail salon owner with big dreams...