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NAACP Image Awards: Queen Latifah, Damon Wayans Among Early Winners (Updating Live)


Published on 2025-02-23 07:44:34 - Deadline
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  • Reigning Grammy Album of the Year winner Beyonc
  • won Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Album of the Year to lead winners Wednesday during night two of the 56th NAACP Image Awards' pre-awards show.

The second night of the NAACP Image Awards, held on March 16, 2024, celebrated a diverse array of talent in film, television, and music. Beyoncé was honored with the Outstanding Female Artist award, while Malcolm Washington received the Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture for his work on "The Six Triple Eight." This film, which tells the story of the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during World War II, also won for Outstanding Independent Motion Picture. Other notable winners included "The Color Purple" for Outstanding Motion Picture, and "Abbott Elementary" for Outstanding Comedy Series. The awards highlighted the contributions of Black artists and creators, emphasizing themes of resilience, creativity, and cultural impact.

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