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"Stunning Red Carpet Looks at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards"

The 55th NAACP Image Awards took place at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, honoring the achievements of Black creatives in film, television, and music. Queen Latifah returned as the host, and winners were announced prior to the show's air date. Notable attendees included Halle Bailey, Andra Day, Yara Shahidi, Idris Elba, and June Ambrose, who received the NAACP Image Awards Fashion Vanguard Award. The event celebrated the accomplishments of Black talent and showcased stunning red carpet looks.

via WWD|

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"NAACP Awards: A Look Back at the Best Dressed Stars"

The 2024 NAACP Image Awards will honor Black creatives in film, television, and music, with Queen Latifah returning as host. June Ambrose has been named 2024 NAACP Image Awards Fashion Vanguard, and some of the best dressed stars in NAACP Awards history include Zendaya and Lupita Nyong’o. The nominees for various categories have also been announced, with Usher, H.E.R., Megan Thee Stallion, and Ciara among the honorees.

via WWD|

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entertainment1 year ago•10 min saved

Navigating US Culture: The Impact of "American Fiction"

"American Fiction," an Oscar-nominated film starring Jeffrey Wright, has garnered widespread acclaim for its stinging satire of white liberals' tokenization of black creatives in the publishing and entertainment industries. The movie, based on Percival Everett's novel "Erasure," addresses contemporary issues of race, culture, and identity in America, while also exploring themes of grief, family, and love. Despite some interpretations of its messaging, the film has sparked important conversations about race and storytelling in the US.

via BBC.com|

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