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  NAACP Image Award - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The NAACP Image Award is an award presented annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding people of color and only of color in film, television, music, and literature.
Similar to other awards, like the Oscars and the Grammys, the 35 categories of Image Awards are voted on by members of the NAACP.
The awards series is currently broadcast (on tape delay) on the Fox Network.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/NAACP_Image_Award   (192 words)

  
 'Soul Food' sweeps Image Awards
The 29th Annual NAACP Image Awards, held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 14, was a dazzling tribute to the best in fl entertainment.
The guiding mission of the NAACP Image Awards was to honor projects and individuals of all races who have helped promote "positive images of people of color." Past award winners have included Maya Angelou, Garth Brooks, Oprah Winfrey and Jackie Chan.
Other distinguished award winners were Alexis M. Herman, the U.S. Secretary of labor, who won the President's Award; John E. Williams, corporate relations vice president of Northwest Airlines, who won the Corporate Award; and Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund, who won the Chairman's Award.
www.usc.edu /student-affairs/dt/V133/N26/01-image.26d.html   (601 words)

  
 AWARDS AND HONORS
In 2004, Grier was nominated for the NAACP Image Award in this category for her role in "Law and Order: SVU" (NBC).
The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in literature, television, motion pictures, and recording arts.
The 37th NAACP Image Awards will be presented February 25, 2006 at the Shrine Auditorium in Beverly Hills, California.
www.pamgrier.net /awards_and_honors.htm   (511 words)

  
 NAACP News: 37th NAACP Image Awards Takes Place with Superstar Cuba Gooding Jr. As Host - February 27, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Legendary musician Carlos Santana received the NAACP Hall of Fame Award, the Neville Brothers received the NAACP Chairman's Award and Susan L. Taylor was honored with the NAACP President's Award.
The 37th NAACP Image Awards is proudly sponsored by DaimlerChrylser, American Airlines, Bank of America, Blockbuster, General Motors and Verizon.
Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series – Victoria Rowell, "The Young and the Restless" (CBS)
www.naacp.org /news/2006/2006-02-27.html   (801 words)

  
 E! Online News - No Image Problem for "Chris," "Crash"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The hit rookie UPN series chronicling the semi-fictionalized childhood of Chris Rock was at the top of the heap at Tuesday's NAACP Image Award nominations.
The show is up for five trophies: Outstanding Comedy Series, Actor in a Comedy Series for star Tyler James Williams, Actress in a Comedy Series for Tichina Arnold; Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Terry Crews and Director of a Comedy Series for Ken Whittingham.
Finally, Carlos Santana will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame in recognition of his musical and social impact on the national and international scene.
www.eonline.com /News/Items/Pf/0,1527,18122,00.html   (606 words)

  
 35th Annual NAACP Image Award Winners--AllYourTV.com
Outstanding actor in a drama series: Steve Harris, "The Practice," ABC.
Outstanding actor in a daytime drama series: Kristoff St. John, "The Young and the Restless," CBS.
Outstanding actress in a daytime drama series: Victoria Rowell, "The Young and the Restless," CBS.
www.allyourtv.com /awards/naacpimage/awardsnaacpimage35thwinners.html   (399 words)

  
 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The NAACP Image Award winners for Outstanding Drama Series:
(Prior to 1995, the award was for "Outstanding Drama Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie")
This page was last modified 03:26, 8 March 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/NAACP_Image_Award_for_Outstanding_Drama_Series   (67 words)

  
 The Tube File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Bette Midler switched gears and earned another Golden Globe nomination, this time for her new series 'Bette.' The freshman drama 'Gideon’s Crossing,' which isn’t bad but isn’t really good either, was represented by its star Andre Braugher, who appeared on the list of best actors.
These award shows are extremely tiresome for those of us, mainly us lowly unappreciated television journalists, who are forced to smile rather reluctantly as we hear the same names and see the same faces waltzing over to the podium year after year.
Della Reese, who for the past five years has been the recipient of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Television Drama Series for her role as Tess, the tough yet loving supervising angel, began singing in church in her native Detroit when she was 6 years old.
www.2upbeatmag.com /TUBE-FILE/tube_file_the-tube-awards.html   (1517 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Bernie Mac, OutKast win NAACP awards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The usually boisterous Mac, who won outstanding actor in a comedy series and outstanding comedy series for Fox's The Bernie Mac Show, thanked those who supported him when he was making the rounds of comedy clubs.
The awards by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People are determined by show business professionals and NAACP officials nationwide.
Special awards were going to the Dave Matthews Band and T.D. Jakes, a nationally known evangelist and pastor of Dallas-based The Potter's House, one of the nation's fastest-growing churches with 59 ministries.
www.usatoday.com /life/people/2004-03-08-naacp-awards_x.htm   (636 words)

  
 Association of National Advertisers, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
For her role as Tess, Reese has been the recipient of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Television Drama Series for the past three years.
Currently the longest-running primetime series on television, "The Wonderful World of Disney" first began entertaining Americans of all ages in 1954, when the show was called "Disneyland." This Sunday-night favorite, now on ABC, continues to emphasize quality entertainment and variety for the whole family, setting a standard for outstanding achievement in the primetime hours.
The series was originally hosted by founder Walt Disney himself (1954-1966) and currently by Michael Eisner, Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
www.ana.net /family/familyprogramawards/famnews/08_03fffb_00_A.cfm   (1406 words)

  
 The Black World Today
The hit ShowTime series "Soul Food," a spin off from a popular movie about a loving and enduring Black family, was selected as the top drama series.
The NAACP Image Awards program was held at the Universal Amphitheatre March 6 and was scheduled for broadcast March 11 on the Fox Network.
NAACP President Kweisi Mfume defused the controversy by changing the rules for nominations and stressing that the NAACP honors were intended to recognize "positive" images for Black Americans.
www.tbwt.org /index.php?option=content&task=view&id=160&Itemid=40   (876 words)

  
 Variety.com - Award Central 2004  - 'Temptations' tempt NAACP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Steve Harris drew the actor in a dramatic series nod for ABC's "The Practice," while Nia LongNia Long took the actress in a drama series award for "Third Watch""Third Watch" on NBC.
Receiving the NAACP's Image award for his portrayal of James Robert "Radio'' Kennedy was particularly sweet for Gooding, who was stung during the pic's release by criticism that his portrayal of the mentally challenged man was too negative.
In the music categories, soul crooner Luther Vandross won four awards: male artist and musicvideo, song and album for "Dance With My Father." Vandross is recovering from a stroke and was not at the awards ceremony to pick up his prizes.
www.variety.com /ac2004_article/VR1117901308?nav=news   (563 words)

  
 Variety.com - Award Central: NAACP 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The 32nd Image Awards will be double the size of previous shows, a change that planners hope will broaden audiences and strengthen the role of the NAACP, the award's creators.
The response was so great that Harvey decided to create an award for the common man and woman, calling it the Hoodie Awards.
9/26/00 - The NAACP is seeking submissions for nominations in the areas of TV, film, recording and publishing for the org's 32nd annual Image Awards.
www.variety.com /index.asp?layout=naacp2001   (571 words)

  
 Blackflix.com: 33rd NAACP Image Award Winners
Awards were presented in 41 categories and included three special recognitions: the Chairman’s Award to "The Boondocks" comic strip creator Aaron McGruder, the President’s Award to National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice and the Hall of Fame Award to performing artist and rock ‘n roll legend Little Richard.
The annual NAACP Image Awards are given to those who strive for the portrayal of positive images and meaningful opportunities for African-Americans in motion pictures, television, literature and recording.
Its half-million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.
www.blackflix.com /articles/2002.image.winners.html   (307 words)

  
 Lifetime Achievement Award For Davis And Dee - CBS News
Established in 1962, the acting union's award has for the past 37 years celebrated those members who have improved the image of the acting profession through public service and humanitarian endeavors.
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance for Boesman and Lena, 191.
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Promised Land, 1998.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2001/03/06/broadcasts/main276821.shtml   (574 words)

  
 SacObserver.com [SOUL] 'Ray' Takes Home Four Image Awards
Adding to the booty are four NAACP Image Awards for Foxx for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, "Ray" for Outstanding Motion Picture, Kerry Washington for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, and Regina King for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
The 36th NAACP Image Awards airs Friday on FOX and is hosted by actor/comedian Chris Tucker.
Previous NAACP Chairman's Award recipients include the Dave Matthews Band in 2004, actor/activist Danny Glover in 2003 and political cartoonist Aaron McGruder in 2002.
www.sacobserver.com /soul/032405/naacp_image_awards.shtml   (756 words)

  
 CBS News | Spielberg Honored By NAACP | December 29, 2000 15:32:33
The issue of minorities in the entertainment industry came to a boil in July when NAACP and a coalition of Hispanic groups condemned a near-total lack of minority characters in fall series.
Outstanding actor in a drama series went to Eriq La Salle of ER.
Outstanding actress and actor awards went to the film's Nia Long actor Terrence Howard, respectively.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2000/02/13/entertainment/printable160051.shtml   (753 words)

  
 ايجي فيلم - \'Ray\' Garners 4 NAACP Image Nods
Morgan Freeman, who was not at the ceremony, won the award for outstanding supporting actor for his performance in "Million Dollar Baby."
For the first time, the NAACP bestowed an award to an outstanding independent or foreign film.
In television, "Kevin Hill's" Taye Diggs won the outstanding actor in a drama series award, while "Third Watch's" Nia Long was named best drama actress.
www.egyfilm.com /EngNewsDetail.php?ItemID=2125   (481 words)

  
 NAACP News: Randy Jackson, Aisha Tyler, Kimberly Elise, James Pickens Jr. and Kevin Frazier Join New NAACP President ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Beverly Hills, Calif., (January 10, 2006) -- The 37th NAACP Image Awards Nominations were announced today during a press conference at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills.
The 37th NAACP Image Awards will tape February 25th at the Shrine Auditorium and broadcast on Friday, March 3rd (8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
The final selections are voted on by NAACP members, and winners will be announced during the taping of the 37th NAACP Image Awards.
www.naacp.org /news/2006/2006-01-10-2.html   (1306 words)

  
 Insight News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Building a reputation as one of the finest and most talented actresses in Hollywood, Williams continues this winning pattern with her fourth NAACP Image Award nomination for “Best Actress” and first win for her role as Maxine in Soul Food.
Williams’ big break was a co-starring role on “Melrose Place,” which was soon followed by a series-regular role on the critically acclaimed Steven Bochco series, “Murder One,” in which she earned her first nomination for an NAACP Image Award.
This was followed by a recurring role on the award-winning CBS show, “Chicago Hope,” as a young, ambitious new resident, ‘Dr. Grace Carr,’ which landed her another NAACP Image Award nomination.
www.insightnews.com /articles.asp?mode=display&articleID=893   (900 words)

  
 The 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards :: Urban Insider   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
For Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series the award went to Mo'Nique.
Taye Diggs accepted the award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for "Kevin Hill" (a show he not only stars in but also produces).
Oprah Winfrey won the Hall of Fame Award for her accomplishments as a TV Producer, publisher, educator and philanthropist.
www.urbaninsider.com /article538.html   (462 words)

  
 Talk CSI: 'CSI: Miami', Dourdan Pick Up Image Award Nominations
The awards list for the 35th Annual NAACP Images Awards was released on the NAACP website.
Dourdan is nominated for the Outstanding Actor in a Drama series, after winning the Outstanding Supporing Actor trophy last year.
In other awards news, the Producers Guild reports that the producers of CSI: Crime Scene Investigations have been nominated for the Norman Felton Producer of the Year Award.
talk.csifiles.com /showflat.php?Cat=&Board=csiNewsItems&Number=7136   (319 words)

  
 STARTREK.COM : Article
Burton repeats his Image Award nomination from 2001, Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special, for being the host of the PBS show Reading Rainbow.
Another show he is involved with behind the scenes is also honored with a nomination — Showtime's Soul Food, on which Burton works as a director, is up for Outstanding Drama Series (as is Boston Public starring Jeri Ryan).
Aquiel Uhnari in "Aquiel") is again trying to win Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for her work on Days of Our Lives.
www.startrek.com /startrek/view/news/article/122901.html   (317 words)

  
 EURweb.com - MALINDA WILLIAMS EXPERIENCES A 'WINDFALL': Her new NBC series debuts tonight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
In 2003 and 2004, she earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, and in 2002, 2003 and 2004, “Soul Food” received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
Since the series was cancelled in 2004, BET has since picked up the drama for its weekly evening line-up.
In fact, we can catch her in a brand new series called “Windfall.” The show is an NBC summer series - debuting (at 10 pm / 9 central) TONIGHT, Thursday, June 8 - about friends who share a lottery ticket and win.
www.eurweb.com /story.cfm?id=26801   (1026 words)

  
 Georg Stanford Brown - The Rookies Online
In 1962 he hitched his way to the country and he enrolled at L.A City College where he majored in drama and after 2 years he returned to New York and studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Acting-wise George has been seen in the massively popular mini-series Roots, (as Blacksmith Tom Harvey for which he received an Emmy Nomination for Best Actor and won his second NAACP IMAGE AWARD for BEST ACTOR), the mini-series North and South and most recently starred in the Showtime series Linc's co-starring with Pam Grier.
In 2004 he directed the TV drama "The Long Shot: Believe in Courage" and currently he is working on the films "Mystery Woman: Snapshot of Murder" and "Home for Christmas".
the-rookies.com /brown.htm   (662 words)

  
 Image Award Winner
For eight years as one of the stars of the ABC legal drama The Practice, Steve Harris has worked with an exhaustible determination to bring dignity and moral fortitude to the character of Eugene Young, Esq.
On Saturday, March 6, 2004 at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, CA, Steve Harris finally reaped the benefits of his inexhaustible labor by taking home the coveted 2004 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor In a Drama Series for his role as Eugene Young.
The nominees for Outstanding Actor in the Drama Series are: Jesse L. Martin (Law and Order), Gary Dourdan (CSI), Dennis Haysbert (24) and Wendell Pierce (The Wire); and the Image Award goes to...
www.theofficialsteveharrisfanclub.com /imageawards.htm   (164 words)

  
 E! International - News - "Ray" Tops Image Noms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Oprah Winfrey, reigning queen of daytime talk, will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame in recognition of her impact on the national and international scene.
A committee of 300 industry professions and NAACP leaders selected five nominees in each category, with the winners to be determined by NAACP members.
The NAACP Image Awards will be presented at a Mar. 19 ceremony, which will be televised on Fox on Mar. 25.
international.eonline.com /news/items/0,1799,15747,00.html   (396 words)

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