Keke Palmer made a sexy fashion statement at the NAACP Image Awards! The multi-hyphenate star, 31, pulled off a glam moment in a corset mini dress and a statement necklace as she received the award for entertainer of the year at the annual awards show on Saturday, Feb. 22. Palmer wore what appeared to be a black Versace corset dress inspired by the brand's AW24 collection paired with a black embellished choker necklace and matching strappy heels. The actress and podcaster sported long straight honey copper hair and sported a...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris stepped on the NAACP Image Awards stage Saturday night with a sobering message, calling the civil rights organization a pillar of the black community and urging people to stay resilient and hold on to their faith during the tenure of President Donald Trump. “While we have no illusions about what we are up against in this chapter in our American story, this chapter will be written not simply by whoever occupies the Oval Office nor by the wealthiest among us,” Harris...

The NAACP Image Awards 2025 shone a spotlight on black excellence this weekend. The Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles hosted a dazzling array of talent. Keke Palmer walked away with the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award. The category was tough. Palmer was genuinely surprised by her win, as LL Cool J presented her with the gong, according to Billboard. She immediately gave a shout-out to her fellow nominee, Cynthia Erivo. She playfully imitated Erivo’s vocal performance from Wicked: Part One. “Girl, you killed that role! You kill every...

Actor Danielle Pinnock has starred in the CBS comedy series “Ghosts” for four seasons. All that time, the New Jersey talent has amused and delighted as one of the series' main ghosts, Alberta, a Prohibition-era spirit. The character, a jazz singer, met her end in the 1920s. Now Pinnock, 36, who grew up in Teaneck, is over the moon to be recognized for her TV haunts. She just won the NAACP Image Award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series. “I couldn’t have done this without y’all,” she said...

The ceremony, hosted by actor and comedian Deon Cole, is being broadcast live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, airing on BET and CBS. The theme for this year’s show is, “Our Stories, Our Culture, Our Excellence.” Multiple nominees include Ayo Edebiri (with nominations for “The Bear,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Inside Out 2”); Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“Nickel Boys,” “Exhibiting Forgiveness” and “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat”); Taraji P. Henson (“Fight Night,” hosting the 2024 BET Awards and her children’s book “You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!)”); Colman Domingo...

The BET Media Group, NAACP, Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole and WME are collaborating with local community organizations to launch the Altadena Community Preservation Fund, supporting historically Black neighborhoods devastated by the Eaton Fire. In coordination with LA County’s partnership, local groups supporting the fund include Community Aid Dena, Altadena Heritage and WalkGood LA. The fund will provide direct financial assistance to help with the rebuilding process, including costs for temporary housing and administrative and legal fees.

Jotaka Eaddy, founder and CEO of #WinWithBlackWomen, and Essence Communications will receive special honors at the 56th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors ceremony, held Fri., Feb. 21 in Los Angeles. Eaddy will receive the Social Justice award, which has been renamed to honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist Mildred Bond Roxborough. Renaming the award “underscores the profound legacy of a trailblazer whose dedication to justice continues to inspire generations,” said Karen Boykin-Towns, vice chair of the NAACP Board of Directors and chair of the NAACP Image Awards...

In observance of Black History Month, Mosaic is talking with newsmakers about the state of Black New Jersey. Today’s newsmaker is Deborah Smith-Gregory, president of the NAACP’s Newark chapter. Here’s what she said. Q: How are Black New Jerseyans doing in education, business, health care, wealth building, and homeownership? A: Education: There is a concern about the gap between what Black people are being taught generally and about Black history. We have to close that gap to move forward as a people. Business: Black people are doing horrible in terms...

Following a letter asking the Columbus NAACP chapter president to resign, a member of the local leadership team sent a response to the national organization's leadership supporting her. On Monday, the Dispatch obtained a new letter signed by Victor M. Davis, who wrote his title as first vice president, Columbus NAACP. The letter, dated Jan. 24, is addressed to Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, and voices support for Watson, who has led the Columbus branch for 10 years. Nana Watson told to resign:Columbus NAACP President told to...