NAACP Image Awards: 'Sinners' dominates, BAFTA incident addressed - Los Angeles Times
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by Greg BraxtonMarch 1, 2026
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The 57th NAACP Image Awards celebrated Black excellence in entertainment with *Sinners* dominating as the top winner. The film swept several categories, including Outstanding Motion Picture, Breakthrough Performance for Miles Caton, and Actor in a Motion Picture for Michael B. Jordan, who also claimed Entertainer of the Year. The ceremony, held in Los Angeles, featured political statements addressing the current climate, with host Deon Cole humorously referencing President Trump and ICE agents. Stars like Samuel L. Jackson and Sterling K. Brown emphasized resilience against erasure, while Viola Davis received the Chairman’s Award.
The event also addressed the recent BAFTA Awards controversy, where a racial slur was shouted during the ceremony. Presenters Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, and Delroy Lindo paused to acknowledge
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 3/1/2026