The 55th NAACP Image Awards Gala was the whole vibe—an example of African American excellence perpetually in motion.
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The evening started with an invocation by Dr. Thema Bryant and was followed with welcome speeches from NAACP Chair Leon W. Russell and NAACP Vice Chair Karen Boykin-Towns. When Shepherd tearfully accepted her award for Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information for “Serri,” she reflected about the studio executives who dismissed her, refusing to watch her sizzle reel when she tried to pitch her talk show idea.
“We realize that we are in a season of censorship and book banning,” said Bowser. “This partnership gives us an opportunity to encourage you to continue to tell our stories in a very forthright way.” The Awards Gala also featured a powerful moment when Dr. Joy Buolamwini, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, was honored with the NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award, presented virtually by Prince William and Meghan Markle. Buolamwini’s work in ensuring fairness in artificial intelligence algorithms embodies the spirit of this award, which recognizes those creating change at the intersection of social justice and technology.
The room exploded when The room exploded when Luke James performed several of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly’s hits, with many guests taking to the floor to dance. The legendary entertainer, Frankie Beverly, himself was in attendance, and the room erupted when he was introduced. Several guests remarked that it felt like a family reunion and the sentiment echoed throughout the night.
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