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Photos: Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall & More at TILL Los Angeles Premiere


Check out photos of Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Sean Patrick Thomas, John Douglas Thompson, and more as they celebrated the legacy of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley alongside TILL filmmakers Chinonye Chukwu (director/co-writer), Keith Beauchamp (producer/co-writer), Barbara Broccoli (producer), and more.

Misty Copeland to be Honored With the Spingarn Medal at NAACP Image Awards


Today, in a historical first, the NAACP announced that it will be awarding two recipients, NBA superstar Stephen Curry and The Women’s National Basketball Players Association, with the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards. Additionally, Misty Copeland will be honored with the prestigious Spingarn Medal.

OWN Honors and Celebrates Juneteenth With Day Of Commemorative Programming


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday with slate of special encore airings of programming

Nominations Now Open For NAACP's Most Prestigious Civil Rights Award


NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell announced the Association is soliciting nominations for the 104th Spingarn Award.  All nominations for the 104th Spingarn Medal must be submitted, in writing, on or before December 31, 2018.  To be accepted, the postmark date on the envelope must be no later than December 31, 2018.

The National Civil Rights Museum Announces 25th Freedom Award


Today, the National Civil Rights Museum announced recipients of The Freedom Award, the museum's signature event that honors outstanding individuals for their significant contributions to civil and human rights. This year's honorees are Benjamin Crump, civil rights attorney; Tawakkol Karman, Yemeni human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate; The Honorable Damon Jerome Keith, longest serving judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Court; Soledad O'Brien, journalist and executive producer; and Bryan Stevenson, attorney and social justice activist.

OWN Airs OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS: LEGENDS WHO PAVED THE WAY Tonight


Oprah Winfrey hosts a gala of events honoring some of the legendary men and extraordinary women of civil rights, the arts and entertainment who made history and redefined what was possible for us all in the primetime television event OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS: LEGENDS WHO PAVED THE WAY

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK Announces January 2015 Highlights


OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK announces JANUARY 2015 highlights:

OWN to Honor Civil Rights Legends This January


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a month-long celebration in January honoring civil rights legends who paved the way as we approach the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that changed the trajectory of America forever.

Cicely Tyson Honored with Power Legacy Award Tonight


BLACK ENTERPRISE(BE) will present its highest recognition of women's achievement when it presents the Legacy Awards at the 2014 Women of Power Summit tonight, February 26, 2014 in Boca Raton, Fla.

Cicely Tyson to Be Honored with Power Legacy Award on 2/26


BLACK ENTERPRISE(BE) will present its highest recognition of women's achievement when it presents the Legacy Awards at the 2014 Women of Power Summit on February 26, 2014 in Boca Raton, Fla. The Women of Power Summit is the nation's No. 1 executive development and leadership conference for women of color, annually attracting more than 700 corporate executives, professionals and businesswomen from across the country. The Women of Power Summit, hosted by State Farm Insurance, will take place February 26-March 1, 2014 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club.

MSNBC Presents Live Coverage of 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON Today


MSNBC will present special coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington live from the National Mall today, August 23 and Saturday, August 24

MSNBC to Present Live Coverage of 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON


MSNBC will present special coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington live from the National Mall on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24

NAACP to Honor Harry Belafonte as 97th Spingarn Medalist


Legendary singer, songwriter, actor and activist Harry Belafonte will be honored with the 97th Spingarn Medal at the NAACP Spingarn Dinner, February 15th at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place during the NAACP Annual Board Meeting at the New York Marriot Marquis Hotel.

BET to Air Live Coverage of 57th Presidential Inauguration, 1/21


BET Networks celebrates the legacy of two history-making African Americans starting Saturday, January 19 with dedicated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. special programming starting at 1:30 PM ET/PT.

Beyonce, Clarkson, Taylor to Perform at 57th PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION


ETonline reports that Beyonce, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson are set to perform at the January 21st 57th PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION.

BREAKING: Beyonce, Clarkson, Taylor to Perform at 57th PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION


ETonline reports that Beyonce, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson are set to perform at the January 21st 57th PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION.

Photo Coverage: The New York Pops and Pink Martini in JOY TO THE WORLD Concert at Carnegie Hall


Tonight, December 15, 2012, The New York Pops continues its concert full of holiday cheer at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage with Pink Martini: Joy to the World. Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke leads the orchestra in a seasonal celebration featuring guest artists Pink Martini as they perform festive favorites from their album Joy to World. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from last night's performance below!

Anika Noni Rose and Hill Harper to Host 41st NAACP Image Awards, 2/26


NAACP Image Award nominee and Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and bestselling author and actor Hill Harper will host the 41ST NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, broadcast live from Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium, Friday, Feb. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape- delayed) on FOX. Additionally, Jamie Foxx, Lenny Kravitz, Regina King, Taraji P. Henson, Myrlie Evers Williams, Adam Rodriguez, Sherri Shepherd, Mo'Nique, Morgan Freeman, Sandra Bullock, Gabourey Sidibe, Alfre Woodard, Mariah Carey, Mekhi Phifer and Tatyana Ali, among others, are scheduled to appear on the special. Previously announced honorees include Tyler Perry, who will receive the Chairman's Award, and Wyclef Jean, who will receive the Vanguard Award.

Anika Noni Rose and Hill Harper to Host 41st NAACP Image Awards, 2/26


NAACP Image Award nominee and Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and bestselling author and actor Hill Harper will host the 41ST NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, broadcast live from Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium, Friday, Feb. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape- delayed) on FOX. Additionally, Jamie Foxx, Lenny Kravitz, Regina King, Taraji P. Henson, Myrlie Evers Williams, Adam Rodriguez, Sherri Shepherd, Mo'Nique, Morgan Freeman, Sandra Bullock, Gabourey Sidibe, Alfre Woodard, Mariah Carey, Mekhi Phifer and Tatyana Ali, among others, are scheduled to appear on the special. Previously announced honorees include Tyler Perry, who will receive the Chairman's Award, and Wyclef Jean, who will receive the Vanguard Award.

Jamie Foster Brown Stars in D.C. The Vagina Monologues


Entertainment industry veteran, Jamie Foster Brown brings her trademark sass, innate intelligence, sensitivity and well-honed sense of humor to the stage to star in a one-night-only presentation of the Obie Award-winning performance piece, The Vagina Monologues at Washington, D.C.'s historic Lincoln Theatre

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