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	NAACP Image Award - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The NAACP Image Award is an award presented annually by the NAACP to honor the top African-Americans 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.
		There are also honorary awards, including the President's Award, the Chairman's Award, Entertainer of the Year and The Image Award Hall of Fame.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/NAACP_Image_Award (154 words)

	therawstory \| news
		The NAACP Image Awards are given to those who strive for the portrayal of positive images and meaningful opportunities for African-Americans in film, television, literature and recording.
		For the 35th NAACP Image Awards (to be aired on Fox on March 11, 2004) Kelly has earned an Album of the Year nomination for "Chocolate Factory," which sold more than 2 million copies.
		In response to concerns, NAACP President and CEO Kweisi Mfume has asked the organization’s national Board of Directors to place the Image Awards nominating process under the complete control of the association for the first time in the 35-year history of the awards program.
	www.rawstory.com /exclusives/rkelly.html (671 words)

	Bank of America Receives NAACP Image Award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The award is among several presented by the Association as part of its 30th NAACP Image Awards: 30 Years of Celebrating 90 Years of Courage.
		The NAACP Image Awards are presented to those individuals and organizations who strive for the portrayal of positive images and meaningful opportunities for African-Americans.
		NAACP professionals staff the centers and provide financial counseling and education to Association members as well as the larger African-American community.
	www.bankofamerica.com /newsroom/press/press.cfm?PressID=press.19990216.02.htm&LOBID=4 (671 words)

	USATODAY.com - Rice chosen for NAACP image award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Image Awards are primarily given to entertainers, but also recognize people who have advanced the cause of minorities through leadership or example.
		During the group's July convention, NAACP board chairman Julian Bond accused the president of being a puppet of the conservative "Taliban wing of the Republican Party." Chief White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said Bond went too far and his statement was "another reminder about why the tone in Washington needs to be changed."
		After the terrorist attacks, NAACP President Kweisi Mfume attempted to heal the group's relationship with the White House by toning down his criticism and even saying he supported Bush's economic relief packages.
	www.usatoday.com /news/nation/2002/02/23/rice.htm (330 words)

	National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		NAACP Disaster Relief workers, including staff and volunteers, coordinated the delivery of resources and information for more than 2,200 hurricane survivors in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas and Florida in the last two weeks, including emergency supplies and housing for families and individuals.
		A group of Philadelphia area ministers teamed with the NAACP to assist Mississippi survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
		Ernest L. Johnson, President of the Louisiana NAACP called today for Katrina evacuees in shelters to take control of their own destinies by forming shelter committees.
	www.naacp.org (391 words)

	NAACP News: - , 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The special award will be presented during the March 6 taping of the 35th NAACP Image Awards.
		"Four special NAACP Image Awards---the Chairman's Award, the President's Award, Hall of Fame Award and Entertainer of the Year---are presented to individuals in recognition of their diverse talents put to exceptional use," said Clayola Brown.
		Previous NAACP Chairman's Award recipients include actor/activist Danny Glover in 2003, cartoonist Aaron McGruder, artist and actress Janet Jackson, former Commerce Secretary and Democratic National Committee Chairman Ron Brown and social activist and author Dick Gregory.
	www.naacp.org /news/2004/2004-01-22-2.html (481 words)

	X-MEN 2 - Cast or Crew Bio...CinemaReview.com
		She also received the NAACP Image Award for her role in "Swordfish," in which she appeared with Hugh Jackman.
		In addition she won the NAACP Image Award for Best Actress and Best Newcomer Award from the Hollywood Women’s Press Club for her performance in the title role in the Alex Haley mini-series "Queen," the highest rated sequel in television history.
		Berry was honored by the Harvard Foundation, receiving a Cultural Artist of the Year Award in recognition of her achievements as an actress and received a Crystal Award from Women in Film.
	www.cinemareview.com /cast.asp?movieid=419904&castid=95 (225 words)

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		NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year
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	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)

	The NAACP's image - The Washington Times: Editorials/OP-ED (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		While the criteria on the Image nomination forms do not question a nominee's character or contributions to humanity, they "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," said Mychal Massie, a member of the conservative group Project 21.
		Parks shunned the NAACP's awards show last year because its host, Cedric the Entertainer, made disparaging remarks about her in one of his films and because NAACP President Kweisi Mfume defended those hurtful words.
		The 35th Image Awards show will air March 11 on Fox, which means there is considerable time for the NAACP to polish its image with an album-of-the-year winner who portrays "positive images." R. Kelly is not that person.
	www.washtimes.com /op-ed/20040116-081353-3413r.htm (408 words)

	35th NAACP image award nominations: Outkast vs Outkast! @ Top40-Charts.com - 40 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 25 ...
		NEW YORK (NAACP website) - Outkast leads the pack with six nominations for the NAACP Image Awards to be held on March 6.
		The NAACP announced the nominations yesterday for its 35th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, to be presented on Thursday, March 11 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), on FOX.
		The Showtime drama "Soul Food" leads all Image Award nominees with seven nominations in the television categories, including three in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, for Malinda Williams, Nicole Ari Parker and Vanessa Williams.
	top40-charts.com /news.php?nid=6302&string=Vs (348 words)

	NAACP News: - , 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In preparation of the NAACP's 35th Annual Image Awards, NAACP members will vote next month on the final nominees for the Image Awards that will be presented March 6.
		Each year a special committee of 150 industry and 150 NAACP leaders from across the country cast closed ballots for five nominees in each of 35 areas.
		Although the NAACP strives to honor individuals who are committed to being the best in their field and are committed to advancing the participation of people of color at all levels, no nominee is arbitrarily excluded.
	www.naacp.org /news/2004/2004-01-23.html (283 words)

	NAACP Image Award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Similar to other awards, like the Academy AwardOscars and the Grammy AwardGrammys/, the 35 categories of Image Awards are voted on by members of the NAACP.
		NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion PictureOutstanding Actress in a Motion Picture/
		NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama SeriesOutstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series/
	www.infothis.com /find/NAACP_Image_Award (793 words)

	Animation Insider - Disney Channel Stars / NAACP Awards
		Disney Channel stars were honored with five nominations for the 36th NAACP Image Awards, the most ever for the kid-driven, family inclusive network.
		The NAACP Image Awards honor individuals and projects that support positive images for people of color in arts and entertainment.
		Last year Raven won her first-ever NAACP Image Award for her work on the series, in the category Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program.
	www.animationinsider.net /article.php?articleID=547 (525 words)

	TavisTalks.com \| Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		PBS’ Tavis Smiley is 2005 NAACP Image Award Nominee
		Presented annually, the Image Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in literature, television, motion pictures and the recording arts, as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice.
		From a record-breaking 1,200+ entries, a special committee of 300 industry professional and NAACP leaders from across the country selected five nominees in each of 36 categories.
	www.tavistalks.com /TTcom/press_rel__020105.html (110 words)

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		Nikki Giovanni, Virginia Tech professor and poet, won the NAACP Image Award for literature for her book Love Poems and performed the finale of the Image Awards program March 7 on the Fox television network.
		At the Image Awards, Giovanni was honored along with people such as actor and dancer Gregory Hines, musician Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, and actress Vanessa Williams.
		She received the Langston Hughes Award for 1996 for distinguished contributions to arts and letters.
	scholar.lib.vt.edu /vtpubs/spectrum/sp980430/13c.html (383 words)

	award image naacp - information and resources
		The 2002 Image Awards Baskets were given to all the award presenters at The NAACP Image Awards February 23 2002.
		More coverage NAACP Image Awards The curtain is set to go up on the 35th honors ceremony List of nominees.
		The Image Award nominations are determined by show business professionals and NAACP officials from across the country.
	illuminex.com /ratings/photography/24.htm (1090 words)

	City’s diversity & dialogue director to receive NAACP Image Award
		The Image Awards are presented annually by the chapter to those who go “above and beyond the call of duty ” to foster strong community relationships, said the Rev. Oscar S. Tillman, president of the Maricopa County NAACP chapter.
		The Image Awards will be presented at 7 p.m.
		More information on the dinner and awards is available by calling the Maricopa County NAACP office at (602) 252-4064.
	www.ci.scottsdale.az.us /news/2005/March/03-24-05a.asp (364 words)

	2004 NAACP Image Awards
		The Dave Mathews Band was honored at the Image Awards and posed in the pressroom at the 35th Annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Universal Ampitheatre in Universal City, California, on March 6, 2004 (KRT Photos)
		Bishop T.D. Jakes and NAACP President Kweisi Mfume in the pressroom at the 35th Annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Universal Ampitheatre in Universal City, California, on March 6, 2004.
		Omorosa arrives at the 35th Annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Universal Ampitheatre in Universal City, California, on March 6, 2004.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0921202.html (325 words)

	Kimberly Elise @ Filmbug
		Elise most recently starred alongside Denzel Washington in the drama John Q, in which she was nominated for a NAACP Image Award.
		Elise's other film credits include Bait, Beloved where she won a Golden Satellite Award and CFCA Award and was nominated for a Cable Ace Award and NAACP Image Award, and Set It Off in which she made her feature film debut opposite Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Vivica A. Fox.
		Her other television credits include the Showtime Special Bojangles where she starred opposite the late Gregory Hines and was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, the ABC-TV movie of the week The Loretta Claiborne Story, and The Ditchdigger's Daughter, for which she won a Cable Ace Award.
	www.filmbug.com /db/118299 (205 words)

	Nikki Giovanni: Awards and Honors: Awards and Honors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		McDonald's Literary Achievement Awards: Poetry Award to be presented in the name of Nikki Giovanni in perpetuity
		Selected Poems of Nikki Giovanni nominated for NAACP Image Award.
		Parents' Choice Award for The Sun Is So Quiet.
	nikki-giovanni.com /artman/publish/page_33.shtml (510 words)

	UPN.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Pratt's additional television credits include starring in the television movie "Maniac McGee," and as the voice of Penny Proud in the animated series "Proud Family," for which she received five NAACP Image Award nominations and a NAMIC Vision Award in 2003 for Best Comedic Performance in a Comedy Series.
		In 2004, Pratt received her second consecutive NAACP Award nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work in ONE ON ONE.
		In 2003, she was also honored with the Bethel Smith Positive Youth Image Award and was featured in the July issue of Vanity Fair, she was named one of the "hottest teens to watch."
	www.upn.com /shows/one_on_one/kyla_pratt.shtml (288 words)

	LL Cool J Online \| The Greatest Of All Times
		NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Rap Artist, Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series (In The House) 1998 Mr.
		LL include: the Patrick Lippard Award by Rock The Vote, 3 NAACP Image Awards and "Favorite Hero" award from NARAS.
		LL is the first and only rap artist to win the coveted award.
	www.angelfire.com /pop/llcoolj/bio/bio.html (2813 words)

	Obama honored with NAACP Image Award
		LOS ANGELES -- Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) was among honorees Saturday night at the 36th annual NAACP Image Awards.
		Serious problems exist, he said, including a lack of health care for families, children who are unable to read and a lack of attention to the African continent.
		Usher was nominated for five awards, including outstanding male artist.
	www.suntimes.com /output/news/cst-nws-image20.html (192 words)

	Gone in 60 Seconds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		For his portrayal of FBI agent Lonnie Hawkins he received a NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture.
		Again, he received a NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie/Miniseries.
		He later won an Image Award for Best Actor when he reprised his role in the Los Angeles production of that play.
	video.movies.go.com /goneinsixty/d_lindo_remo.html (508 words)

	GospelMusic.org GMA : Industry Newswire
		The 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards will be broadcast on Friday, March 25 on FOX.
		Norful received a Grammy award for "Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album," and his itinerary during Grammy Week included a performance at a first-ever Grammy gospel event produced by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science (NARAS).
		The work that's earned Norful his Grammy Award and his NAACP nod, Nothing Without You, spent five consecutive weeks in the #1 position on Billboard's Gospel Chart and remains in the top three.
	www.gospelmusic.org /newsmedia/OMNewswire_detail.aspx?iid=5115&tid=33 (434 words)

	Condoleezza Rice accepts NAACP Image Award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The friendly reception she received was a contrast to the acrimony that built between the White House and the NAACP last summer.
		At the July convention, NAACP board chairman Julian Bond accused the president of being a puppet of the conservative "Taliban wing of the Republican Party." Chief White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said Bond went too far and his statement was "another reminder about why the tone in Washington needs to be changed."
		Mfume praised Rice for becoming the first woman to appointed as a president's national security adviser, crediting her with overcoming bias against women and fls in her career as a foreign affairs expert.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/634191/posts (1008 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Student Nominated for NAACP Image Award for Soap Opera Role
		The NAACP Image Awards recognize people of color who have demonstrated exemplary work.
		Jordan began his professional career as a model and at age thirteen won a role on the CBS sitcom Cosby.
	www.nps.k12.nj.us /MichaelJordan.htm (204 words)

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