In case you missed it—or want a few talking points for your next Zoom meeting, coffee date or family discussion— the 2021 NAACP Image Awards was full of amazing moments. Check out some of our favorite winners from the big night.
SPECIAL HONOREES
Presidents Award, LeBron James
Social Justice Impact, Stacey Abrams
Hall of Fame Award, Eddie Murphy
Entertainer of the Year, D-Nice
TELEVISION + STREAMING
Outstanding Comedy Series: Winner - Insecure
Outstanding Actress in Comedy Series: Winner, Issa Rae - Insecure
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Winner, Rege-Jean Page - Bridgerton
MOTION PICTURES
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture: Winner, The Banker
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Winner, Chadwick Boseman – Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture: Radha Blank - The Forty-Year-Old Version
MUSIC
Outstanding Soul/R&B song: “Do It” - Chloe x Halle
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album: “Brown Skin Girl” - Beyonce' feat WizKid, SAINt JHN, Blue Ivy Carter
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album: The Return - The Clark Sisters
OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORKS
Youth/teens: Before the Ever After - Jacqueline Woodson
Debut Author: We're Better Than This - Elijah Cummings
Biography/Autobiography: The Dead Are Arising - Les Payne, Tamara Payne
Find out more info about NAACP Image Awards and a complete list of winners and nominees here.
