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50th NAACP Image Awards

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50th NAACP Image Awards
DateMarch 30, 2019
SiteDolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California
Hosted byAnthony Anderson
Official websiteNAACPImageAwards.net
Television coverage
NetworkTV One

The 50th NAACP Image Awards ceremony, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television, music, and literature during the 2018 calendar year. The ceremony took place on March 30, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre, was hosted by Anthony Anderson and broadcast on TV One.[1]

During the ceremony Jay-Z was awarded with the President's Award for "shedding light on the issues that plague the black community including systematic racism and unjust treatment under the law, utilizing his global platform to create everlasting change",[2][3] and Maxine Waters was awarded with the Chairman's Award "to be an inspiration and one of the most dominant and influential women in politics, a warrior fighting for women's education and social equality".[4] Beyoncé was recognized for the second time as the Entertainer of the Year, becoming the fourth artist to won it twice, joying Whitney Houston (1994,1995), Patti LaBelle ( 1992, 1987) and Dionne Warwick (1988,1986).[5]

All nominees are listed below, and the winners are listed in bold.[6]

Special Awards

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Jay-Z was honored with the President's Award
Beyoncé was honored with the Entertainer of the Year Award
Maxine Waters was honored with the Chairman's Award
President's Award
Chairman's Award
Entertainer of the Year

Motion picture

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Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Breakthrough Role in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

Television

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Best Series
Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Children's Program
Best Acting in a Drama Series
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Best Acting in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Best Acting in a Movie/Limited Series
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series)
Best Acting Overall
Outstanding Guest Actor or Actress in a Television Series
Reality & Variety
Outstanding Talk Series Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series
Outstanding News / Information – (Series or Special) Outstanding Host in a Talk, Reality, News/ Information or Variety (Series or Special)
  • Oprah Winfrey Presents: Becoming Michelle Obama
    • AM Joy
    • Angela Rye's State of the Union
    • A Thousand Words with Michelle Obama
    • Unsung
Outstanding Variety or Game Show – (Series or Special)

Recording

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Outstanding New Artist

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Outstanding Male Artist

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Outstanding Female Artist

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Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration

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Outstanding Jazz Album

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Outstanding Gospel Album – Traditional or Contemporary

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Outstanding Music Video

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Outstanding Song, Traditional

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Outstanding Song, Contemporary

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Outstanding Album

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Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation

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References

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  1. ^ "50th NAACP Image Awards". April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  2. ^ Nissen, Dano (2019-03-28). "Jay-Z to Be Honored at NAACP Image Awards". Variety. Archived from the original on 2019-03-28. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  3. ^ "JAY-Z Thanks 'Beautiful' Beyonce as He Accepts President's Award at 2019 NAACP Image Awards | Entertainment Tonight". www.etonline.com. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  4. ^ Sobel, Barbara (2019-02-10). "Maxine Waters to Receive NAACP Chairman's Award". Guardian Liberty Voice. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  5. ^ "Beyoncé wins entertainer of the year at NAACP Image Awards". NBC News. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  6. ^ Richards, Kimberley (2019-03-31). "50th NAACP Image Awards: Here Are The Winners". HuffPost. Archived from the original on 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
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