The awards, spanning the literary, short-form and creator categories, were announced during a virtual show exclusively on YouTube.
, who received a total of six nominations overall — including entertainer of the year — and the most nominations in the music recording categories, won the award for outstanding short-form series or special for his Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
Tourette's Campaigner John Davidson Says He Is "Deeply Mortified" if Anyone Considers "Involuntary Tics to Be Intentional" After BAFTA Backlashalso won for outstanding literary work — instructional for his 2025 self-help book The awards were announced during the first of a three-night virtual event hosted by actress and writer Angel “ThatChickAngel” Laketa Moore and actor and rapper Khleo Thomas exclusively on the‘ YouTube channel. Additional non-televised awards will be announced on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant set to be presented with the Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors on Thursday and A$AP Rocky receiving the Vanguard Award at the NAACP Image Awards Reception & Fashion Show on Friday night.star and comedian Deon Cole, will air live on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Special honorees include Viola Davis, who’ll receive the Chairman’s Award, and Colman Domingo, who’ll be presented with the President’s Award.Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All ThreeOutstanding Literary Work – Non-FictionHidden Hospitality: Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights Era“As Black New Yorkers Move Out, N.Y.C. Politics May Be Reshaped” – Maya King “Black joy and boots: How line dancing is fanning cultural connection” – Lisa Respers France “Florida Water” – Aja Monet Parable of the Talents A Graphic Novel AdaptationFrom the MagazineThe Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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