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Deon Cole on NAACP Image Awards

Actor and comedian Deon Cole is back to host the NAACP Image Awards. Cole joins CBS News with more on what to expect.

Feb 25

Full Interview: NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett speaks with NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson about President Trump's second term, the comprehensive budget bill just passed by Congress and the NAACP's decision to break long-standing tradition and not invite the president to their annual convention.

Jul 3, 2025

NAACP Image Awards on BET, Paramount+

Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Doechii are among several artists who have already won big in the NAACP Image Awards ahead of the main event airing this Saturday on Paramount+ and BET. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to receive the Chairman's Award as well. NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson and BET CEO Scott Mills join "The Daily Report" to discuss.

Feb 21, 2025

Winners announced ahead of NAACP Image Awards

The first round of NAACP Image Award winners has been announced ahead of Saturday's show, and CBS News has an inside look at the honorees. Aba Blankson, chief marketing and communications officer for the NAACP, joins to preview the event.

Mar 15, 2024

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Exclusive look at NAACP Image Award noms

Nominations for the 55th annual NAACP Image Awards were unveiled Thursday with Phylicia Pearl Mpasi finding out live on CBS News she earned a nomination for outstanding breakthrough performance in a motion picture for her role in "The Color Purple." NAACP President Derrick Johnson also joined CBS News with a look at some of the other categories.

Jan 25, 2024

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NAACP sues Mississippi over "separate and unequal" policing

NAACP National President Derrick Johnson said the new policing law would treat Black people as "second-class citizens."

Apr 22, 2023

Angela Bassett wins big at NAACP Image Awards

Variety magazine's senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joins "CBS News Mornings" with the highlights from the 54th NAACP Image Awards, including honors for Angela Bassett, Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, and an appearance by Brittney Griner.

Feb 27, 2023

Serena Williams honored at NAACP Image Awards

Serena Williams was honored over the weekend at the NAACP Image Awards. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell sat down with the tennis legend for the latest installment of "Person to Person," streaming Monday at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Feb 27, 2023

Queen Latifah to host NAACP Image Awards

"CBS Mornings" revealed Tuesday that Queen Latifah is hosting the 54th NAACP Image Awards this Saturday. It will air on Paramount Global networks including CBS, BET, MTV and VH1 at 8 p.m. ET.