53rd NAACP Image Awards
DateFebruary 26, 2022
SitePasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California
Hosted byAnthony Anderson
Official websiteNAACPImageAwards.net
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The 53rd NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television, music, and literature during the 2021 calendar year. The ceremony aired on February 26, 2022, on BET and simulcast on several of its sister Paramount Global Networks.[1] The ceremony was hosted for the ninth time by actor Anthony Anderson. Presentations of untelevised categories were livestreamed on January 18, 2022, on the ceremony's website.[2]

The nominations were announced on January 18, 2022, with the film The Harder They Fall and the comedy series Insecure leading the nominations with twelve each.[3] In the recording categories, H.E.R. received the most nominations with six, followed by Chlöe, Drake, Silk Sonic and Jazmine Sullivan with four each.[4] For the first time in the history of the awards ceremony, it have been included five categories to reward podcasts and social media influencer.[5]

American journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones was honored with the Social Justice Impact Award at the ceremony for her "social efforts in reporting for The New York Times Magazine about the police injustices and crimes against black people in the United States".[6] American actor and producer Samuel L. Jackson was also honored with the Chairman's Award, for his "social activism in the 1960s, even serving as an usher at Martin Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral. His continued public service and advocacy for social change".[7]

For the first time since 1993 ceremony, members of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Texas House Democratic Caucus and Texas Legislative Black Caucus were recognized with the Roy Wilkins Civil Rights Award to "exemplify the spirit of the NAACP".[8]

The ceremony honored the President of the Connecticut State Conference of NAACP Branches, Scot X. Esdaile, with the first ever Activist of the Year Award. NAACP Youth-Council founder Chinning Hill was recognized with the first ever Youth Activist of the Year Award.[9]

All nominees are listed below, and the winners are listed in bold.[10]

Special Awards

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex were honored with the President's Award.
Nikole Hannah-Jones was honored with the Social Justice Impact Award.
Safiya Noble was honored with the NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award.
President's Award
Chairman's Award
Roy Wilkins Civil Rights Award
Entertainer of the Year
Social Justice Impact Award
Youth Activist of the Year
  • Channing Hill
Activist of the Year
  • Scot X. Esdaile
NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award

Motion Picture

Outstanding Motion Picture Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding International Motion Picture Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
  • The Harder They Fall
Outstanding Animated Motion Picture Outstanding Character Voice Performance – Motion Picture
Outstanding Short Form (Live Action) Outstanding Short Form (Animated)
  • When The Sun Sets (Lakutshon’ Ilanga)
    • Aurinko in Adagio
    • Blackout
    • The Ice Cream Stop
    • These Final Hours
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture

Television and Streaming

Drama

Outstanding 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
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series

Comedy

Outstanding 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
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special
  • Abdul Williams – Salt-N-Pepa
    • Mario Miscione, Marcella Ochoa – Madres
    • Monique N. Matthew – A Holiday in Harlem
    • Sameer Gardezi – Hot Mess Holiday
    • Sherman Payne – Black as Night

Overall Acting

Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-series) Outstanding Guest Actor or Actress in a Television Series

Reality and Variety

Outstanding Talk Series Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition Series or Game Show
Outstanding News / Information – (Series or Special) Outstanding Host in a Talk or News / Information (Series or Special)
Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special) Outstanding Host in a Reality, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special)

Other categories

Outstanding Short-Form Series (Drama or Comedy) Outstanding Short-Form Series - Reality/Nonfiction
  • Between the Scenes – The Daily Show
    • Dark Humor
    • Della Mae
    • The Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator
    • Two Sides: Unfaithful
  • Lynching Postcards: Token of a Great Day
    • Life By The Horns
    • Memory Builds The Monument
    • Widen the Screen: 8:46 Films
    • Through Our Eyes: Shelter
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television) Outstanding Children's Program
Outstanding Animated Series Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)

Recording

Outstanding Album Outstanding New Artist
Outstanding Male Artist Outstanding Female Artist
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional) Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song
Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal
  • Sounds from the Ancestors – Kenny Garrett
    • Forever...Jaz – Jazmin Ghent
    • Love Languages – Nathan Mitchell
    • Somewhere Different – Brandee Younger
    • The Magic of Now – Orrin Evans
  • Generations – The Baylor Project
    • Dear Love – Jazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force
    • Ledisi Sings Nina – Ledisi
    • Let There Be Love – Freda Payne
    • SALSWING! – Rubén Blades y Roberto Delgado & Orquesta
Outstanding Soul/R&B Song Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song
Outstanding International Song

Podcast and social media

Outstanding News and Information Podcast Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast
  • Blindspot: Tulsa Burning
    • #SundayCivics
    • After the Uprising: The Death of Danyé Dion Jones
    • Into America
    • Un(re)solved
  • Two Funny Mamas: Sherri Shepherd & Kym Whitley – Sherri Shepherd, Kym Whitley
    • Checking In with Michelle Williams – Michelle Williams
    • The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema – Thema Bryant
    • The SonRise Project Podcast – Kelli Richardson Lawson
    • Under Construction w/ Tamar Braxton – Tamar Braxton
Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast
  • Jemele Hill is Unbothered
    • Beyond the Scenes – The Daily Show
    • Professional Troublemaker
    • Questlove Supreme
    • Super Soul Podcast
Social Media Personality of the Year

Literary

Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction
Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography
Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry
  • Feeding the Soul (Because It's My Business) – Tabitha Brown
    • Diversity Is Not Enough: A Roadmap to Recruit, Develop and Promote Black Leaders in America – Keith Wyche
    • Permission to Dream – Chris Gardner
    • Teaching Black History to White People – Leonard N. Moore
    • The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth About Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations – Robert Livingston
Outstanding Literary Work – Children Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens

References

  1. ^ Mekishana, Pierre (January 18, 2022). "2022 NAACP Image Awards Nominations: The Full List". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  2. ^ Spivey, Kemberlie (2022-01-19). "2022 NAACP Image Awards Nominations: The Full List". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  3. ^ Lewis, Hilary (2022-01-18). "NAACP Image Awards: 'Harder They Fall,' 'Insecure' Lead Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
  4. ^ Grein, Paul (2022-01-18). "H.E.R. Is the Top Music Nominee for 2022 NAACP Image Awards". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
  5. ^ Nazareno, Mia (2021-11-18). "Here's the Date of the 2022 NAACP Image Awards: In its 53rd year, the Image Awards have added four new podcast categories". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2021-11-18. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  6. ^ Announcement of Social Justice Impact Award Honoree, retrieved 2022-01-27
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (2022-02-03). "Samuel L. Jackson To Receive Chairman's Award At 53rd NAACP Image Awards; Scot X. Esdaile & Channing Hill Set For Additional Honors". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
  8. ^ Grein, Paul (2022-02-17). "Mary J. Blige Set to Perform at 2022 NAACP Image Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
  9. ^ Lewis, Hilary (2022-02-17). "NAACP Image Awards: Mary J. Blige to Perform; Issa Rae, Morgan Freeman, Zendaya Among Presenters". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
  10. ^ Zhan, Jennifer (2022-02-26). "NAACP Image Awards Winners Include Jazmine Sullivan, Will Smith, Red Table Talk". Vulture. Retrieved 2022-02-27.

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