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TheGrio’s “Being Black: The 80’s with Touré” podcast, “theGrio – Did You Know?” and “theGrio with Marc Lamont Hill” were recognized.
The nominations for the 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards are here. Actors like Colman Domingo and Ayo Edebiri, music acts like Victoria Monét and Usher, and films like “Origin” and “American Fiction” have earned major noms ahead of the upcoming two-hour ceremony.
Leading in nominations for motion pictures this year is Colman Domingo, who is recognized for his work in “Rustin” and “The Color Purple.” Alongside those two films, “American Fiction,” “Origin” and “They Cloned Tyrone” round out the Outstanding Motion Picture category. While glaringly shut out from other major awards, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor earned a nomination for playing Isabel Wilkerson in “Origin,” a performance that has earned her rave reviews.
Similarly, Teyana Taylor earned a nomination for her role in “A Thousand and One,” and Halle Bailey earned three nominations, one for playing Ariel in “The Little Mermaid,” another for her turn as Nettie in “The Color Purple” and one for Entertainer of the year. Fresh off Oscar nominations, Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K. Brown earn noms here as well for their turns in “American Fiction,” as well as Da’Vine Joy Randolph for “The Holdovers” and Danielle Brooks as Sofia in “The Color Purple.”
Edebiri, who is fresh off Emmy and Golden Globe wins, leads in the television/streaming categories for “Abbott Elementary” and “The Bear.” The cast of “Abbott” (Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tyler James Williams) all received nominations as well in the comedy categories. Much of the cast of Shonda’s hit “Bridgerton” prequel series “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” also earned nominations, with India Ria Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh and Arsema Thomas appearing on the list.
In the music categories, Usher and Victoria Monét earned the most nominations, with Usher, the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime performer, earning five while Monét, the Grammy nominee, earned six. Monét is recognized for her hit song “On My Mama,” her album “Jaguar II,” and Outstanding New Artist, to name a few, while Usher is up for Outstanding Male Artist, Outstanding Soul/R&B Song for “Good Good” and Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album for “Boyfriend.”
TheGrio’s various programs also appeared on the list, with “theGrio with Marc Lamont Hill” earning a nomination for Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special), “Being Black: The 80’s with Touré” under Outstanding Arts and Entertainment (Podcast) and “theGrio – Did You Know?” recognized for Outstanding Short Form Series (Reality/Nonfiction).
“The past year has been the winningest period in the history of theGrio. It is humbling to receive recognition for the essential information and quality journalism we share with our audience daily, especially when it comes from the prestigious NAACP Image Awards,” said Geraldine Moriba, Senior Vice President and Chief Content Officer of theGrio.
Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, shared in a statement, “We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of this year’s nominees, whose outstanding contributions across film, television and streaming, music, literature, podcasts, and more have inspired us all. The NAACP Image Awards stand as a tribute to their creativity, talent, and dedication to authentic storytelling and are a testament to the richness and diversity of our community.”
Giana Levy
TheGrio Lifestyle
Jared Alexander
Panama Jackson
Giana Levy
Associated Press
TheGrio Staff
Mariel Turner
The “55th NAACP Image Awards” will air on March 16, 2024, on BET and CBS. Check out some of the categories below, and head to the official NAACP site for the full list.
Outstanding 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 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 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 new artist
Outstanding male artist
Outstanding female artist
Outstanding gospel/Christian album
Outstanding international song
Outstanding music video/visual album
Outstanding album
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