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American civil rights organization
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is an American civil rights organization formed in 1909 as an interracial endeavor
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American annual awards ceremony
The NAACP Image Awards is an annual awards ceremony presented by the American-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to
NAACP_Image_Awards
American civil rights activist (1893–1955)
who led the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for a quarter of a century, from 1929 until 1955. He directed a broad program
Walter_White_(activist)
American actress (born 1972)
Joan Clayton in the UPN/CW comedy series Girlfriends, and received two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for the role. She
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American actor (born 1969)
title character in Watson for CBS. Chestnut has been nominated for seven NAACP Image Awards, winning for Nurse Jackie and The Best Man: The Final Chapters
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Organization in New York, United States
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (NAACP LDF, the Legal Defense Fund, or LDF) is an American civil rights organization and law firm based
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
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American actress (born 1952)
an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, four NAACP Image Awards, two Obie Awards, and two Tony Award nominations. She is known
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American actress (born 1970)
2019). "50th NAACP Image Awards: Here Are The Winners". HuffPost. Retrieved January 22, 2022. Howard, Katherine (February 22, 2020). "NAACP Image Awards:
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American actor and musician (born 1998)
Dixon, Delaina. "NAACP Image Awards Reveal 2026 Nominees". EBONY. Retrieved March 18, 2026. "'Sinners' Runs the Table at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards". BET
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British actress (born 1993)
the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther, for which she won an NAACP Image Award and a SAG Award. Wright reprised the role in Avengers: Infinity
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American human rights activist
four decades in various leadership capacities with the NAACP. Under his leadership, the NAACP has taken on environmental and climate justice as civil
Leon_W._Russell
American actor (1962–2023)
December 13, 2023. "The 30th NAACP Image Awards – Motion Picture". The Crisis. Vol. 105, no. 6. December 1998. "The 31st NAACP Image Awards Nominees List"
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1917 African American protest in New York City
organized by a coalition of African American groups, led by the recently-formed NAACP. Starting at 57th Street, the parade route proceeded down Fifth Avenue,
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American entertainment awards for 2025
The 57th NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television
57th_NAACP_Image_Awards
1916 killing in Waco, Texas, U.S.
States. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hired Elisabeth Freeman to investigate; she conducted a detailed probe
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My Children, for which he received three consecutive nominations for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series. Jordan is known
List of awards and nominations received by Michael B. Jordan
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American racial identity activist (born 1977)
stated that she had Black ancestry. Dolezal also became president of the NAACP chapter in Spokane in 2014. Dolezal alleged that she was subjected to racist
Rachel_Dolezal
American actress (born 2009)
fantasy novel series, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, which earned her three NAACP Image Awards, along with a nomination for the Children's and Family Emmy
Leah_Jeffries
American civil rights activist
lawyer who is the current president and CEO of the NAACP. He previously served as president of the NAACP's Mississippi state chapter, and vice chairman of
Derrick_Johnson_(activist)
Annual award given by the NAACP president
Advancement of Colored People presents an annual NAACP Image Award. Winners are selected by the NAACP president in recognition of special achievement and
NAACP Image Award – President's Award
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English actress (born 2001)
Netflix period drama Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023), winning a NAACP Image Award. Amarteifio was born in Kingston upon Thames on 17 September
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American actor
Shifting Gears. For his performance in the sitcom Brothers, Mitchell won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. Mitchell was born
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American crime drama franchise
on June 23, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018. "NAACP – Nominees Announced for 49th NAACP Image Awards". NAACP. November 20, 2017. Archived from the original
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Awards to honor outstanding people of color in theatre
The NAACP Theatre Awards are a collection of NAACP member-voted awards started in 1991 and presented annually by the Beverly Hills-Hollywood branch of
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American actress and producer (born 1964)
produced the Lifetime crime drama series Missing, for which she received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. Fox starred in more
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2019 American biographical legal drama film
the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards. Both he and Michael B. Jordan won NAACP Image Awards for their respective roles. In 1989, Harvard law graduate Bryan
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American actor (born 1951)
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 54th NAACP Image Awards, an award he later won at the 57th NAACP Image Awards for the same role. His career began
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American actress and singer (born 1956)
role as Dee Mitchell in the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001) earned her five NAACP Image Award nominations. Her other Broadway roles include Muzzy Van Hossmere
Sheryl_Lee_Ralph
American singer (born 2012)
Grammy Award recipient, and second youngest overall. The song also won an NAACP Image Award and a BET Her Award (making her the youngest BET Award recipient)
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2014 American legal thriller television series
the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 2014 NAACP Image
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American singer (born 1953)
disbandment. As a solo act, Wilson has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards and 11 NAACP Image Awards (including two wins), received a 2009 Soul Train Icon Award
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American actor and filmmaker (born 1962)
Benton in the NBC medical drama ER (1994–2002; 2009) which earned him three NAACP Image Awards and nominations for a Golden Globe Award and three Primetime
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American actor and musician (born 1973)
on the Starz crime drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan. He has won three NAACP Image Awards and was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award. Omar Epps
Omar_Epps
American actor and football player (born 1984)
'Disruption' off Broadway". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved June 11, 2026. "2018 NAACP Image Award Winners: Complete List". The Hollywood Reporter. January 14
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Branch of the NAACP
The NAACP Youth Council is a branch of the NAACP in which youth are actively involved. In past years, council participants organized under the council's
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American drama television series
on June 23, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018. "NAACP – Nominees Announced for 49th NAACP Image Awards". NAACP. November 20, 2017. Archived from the original
Power_(TV_series)
American actor (born 1998)
(January 12, 2026). "Kendrick Lamar, Doechi, Teyana Taylor & More Lead 2026 NAACP Image Award Nomainations: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved February 18,
Tyriq_Withers
American actress and producer (born 2000)
(2018–2024). She received NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Black-ish and three NAACP Image Award for Outstanding
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American entertainment awards for 2023
The 55th NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television
55th_NAACP_Image_Awards
2008 media and literature awards
The 39th NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television
39th_NAACP_Image_Awards
American civil rights activist (1925–1963)
1925 – June 12, 1963) was an American civil rights activist who was the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi. A United States Army veteran who
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American activist (1918–1961)
1959 until his death in 1961. Brown was recruited to be part of the Topeka NAACP legal action to desegregate the city's public elementary schools in 1950
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American actor (born 2001)
YoungStars Award, and in 2018 he won Outstanding Performance by a Youth at the NAACP Image Awards. In 2020, McLaughlin made his feature film debut in Concrete
Caleb_McLaughlin
American actor and comedian (born 1970)
Adrienne. "Netflix, HBO Lead NAACP Image Awards 2021 Nominations". Forbes. Retrieved March 30, 2021. "NAACP Image Awards". NAACP Image Awards. February 26
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American fiction award
This article lists the winners and nominees for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction. Walter Mosley holds the record for most
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
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American entertainment awards for 2004 works
The 36th NAACP Image Awards ceremony, presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), honored outstanding representations
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Award from the NAACP
The NAACP Image Award winners for the Chairman's Award: "1992 Image Award Winners". IMDb. Retrieved July 17, 2016. "1993 Image Award Winners". UPI.com
NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award
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Civil rights organization
NAACP in Kentucky is very active with branches all over the state, largest being in Louisville and Lexington. The Kentucky State Conference of NAACP continues
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British actor (born 1991)
DaBaby". Deadline. Retrieved 15 November 2025. Spivey, Kemberlie. "2022 NAACP Image Awards Nominations: The Full List". Forbes. Retrieved 18 March 2024
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American actor, comedian and dancer (born 1970)
(2001–2006), for which he was nominated for three NAACP Image Awards. Alexander was nominated for a fourth NAACP Image Award in 2005 for his portrayal of Michael
Flex_Alexander
American actress and writer (born 1980)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role at the 2022 NAACP Image Awards. Rothwell landed roles in television series Netflix Presents:
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American rapper (born 1968)
1996). "5 Films Head Nominations for NAACP Image Awards". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 18, 2016. "2001 NAACP Image Awards". Infoplease.com. Retrieved
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American actress (born 2002)
actress. With such accolades as a Shorty Award and a nomination for an NAACP Image Award, she was featured in Time's list of the most influential teens
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American entertainment awards for 2024
The 56th NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television
56th_NAACP_Image_Awards
2004 film by Tony Scott
Artist Award. Additionally, the film received 2 nominations at the 36th NAACP Image Awards – Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Actor in a Motion
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American suffragist (1876–1942)
report for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on the May 1916 spectacle lynching of Jesse Washington in Waco, Texas,
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American actress, comedian and writer
actress, writer, and comedian. Pinnock won an Astra Television Award and an NAACP Image Award for her performance as a main cast member on the CBS comedy
Danielle_Pinnock
American actress (born 1970)
Angeles (2017–2018). Long has received several accolades, including two NAACP Image Awards and a Black Reel Award. Long was born on October 30, 1970,
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American entertainment awards for 1993 works
The 26th NAACP Image Awards ceremony, presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), honored the best in film, television
26th_NAACP_Image_Awards
American actor (born 1988)
Purple dominate 55th NAACP Image Awards". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 26, 2024. Lewis, Hilary (January 7, 2025). "NAACP Image Awards Nominations:
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American entertainment awards for 2022 works
The 54th NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television
54th_NAACP_Image_Awards
American actress (born 1970)
Showtime drama series Soul Food (2000–04), for which she received five NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nominations. She also
Nicole_Ari_Parker
US Supreme Court justice from 1967 to 1991
judicial service, he was an attorney who fought for civil rights, leading the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Marshall was a prominent figure in the
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American actress and television director (born 1973)
series, Girlfriends (2002–08), for which she received a nomination for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Sharp
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2024 film by Tyler Perry
Academy Awards. The film was nominated for and won five awards at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Motion Picture and acting wins for Washington
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American singer (born 1998)
and films, including Grown-ish (2018–2022) and Swarm (2023). She won an NAACP Image Award for her lead role in Praise This. Chloe Elizabeth Bailey was
Chloe_Bailey
American actor and comedian (born 1982)
for which he was nominated for a Critics Choice Television Award and two NAACP Image Awards. Despite critical acclaim and a cult following, the show was
Damon_Wayans_Jr.
American singer-songwriter (born 1995)
Forward. Ward was nominated in 2024 for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist at the 55th NAACP Image Awards. Jordan Ward was born on February
Jordan_Ward
American civil rights activist (1913–2005)
chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1943, serving as the organization's secretary. Despite policies designed
Rosa_Parks
Zimbabwean-American actress (born 1978)
Costume Design in a Play. Gurira also received a Helen Hayes Award, and an NAACP Theatre Award, and was nominated for a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award
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Former American sports award
the recipients of the Jackie Robinson Sports Award, which is an honorary NAACP Image Award. The award is given to athletes who have promoted social justice
NAACP Image Award – Jackie Robinson Sports Award
NAACP_Image_Award_–_Jackie_Robinson_Sports_Award
American actor (born 1970)
third permanent host of Soul Train from 1999 to 2003. Moore has won eight NAACP Image Awards as well as the 2000 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting
Shemar_Moore
American actor (born 1947)
needed] Turman won his first NAACP Image Award for his work in the play Eyes of the American. He received his second NAACP Image award for directing Deadwood
Glynn_Turman
American actress and singer (born 1998)
comedy/variety TV series So Random!. Later that month, she received an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Youth for her performance
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American-Canadian actress and singer (born 1969)
Rugrats and Lizard in Spirit Rangers. The latter two respectively won her an NAACP Image Award and two nominations at the Children's and Family Emmy Awards
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Children's literature award from the NAACP
This article lists the winners and nominees for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in the children's literature category. "1996 Image
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Children
NAACP_Image_Award_for_Outstanding_Literary_Work_–_Children
2025 video from Minnesota, United States
nationalism. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held a town hall meeting on May 7, condemning the actions of the woman
Rochester racial slur video incident
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American television sitcom (2003–2007)
January 16, 2022. "The 37th NAACP Image Awards Takes Place with Superstar Cuba Gooding Jr. As Host". NAACP Image Awards. NAACP. March 6, 2006. Archived from
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"50th NAACP Image Awards Winners". NAACP. Retrieved July 23, 2026. "50th NAACP Image Awards Winners". NAACP. Retrieved July 23, 2026. "55th NAACP Image
List of awards and nominations received by Ryan Coogler
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Ryan_Coogler
lead role in the film Akeelah and the Bee, winning a Black Reel Award, an NAACP Image Award, and a Young Artist Award for Best Actress, while being nominated
List of awards and nominations received by Keke Palmer
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Keke_Palmer
1954–1968 U.S. social movement
segregation. When the students did not budge, the NAACP joined their battle against school segregation. The NAACP proceeded with five cases challenging the school
Civil_rights_movement
American actress (born 1967)
the VH1 comedy-drama series Hit the Floor (2013-2016). She is a four-time NAACP Image Awards winner. Elise was born as Kimberly Elise Trammel in Minneapolis
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American show-business family
Comedy Awards in 2004. In 2025, the Wayans family was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards' Hall of Fame. Howell Stouten Wayans (August 26, 1936 – April
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American actress (born 1971)
performance earned an NAACP Image Award Nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture. The film also received an NAACP Image Award nomination
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NAACP award for the highest achievement of an American of African descent
annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for an outstanding achievement by an African American. The award was created
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Oldest continuously active branch of the NAACP
1911, Emanuel M. Dunn, Paul Landix Sr. and James E. Gayle wrote to the NAACP national office to obtain more information about this "new abolition movement
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American actress (born 1950)
Disney+'s revival The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. The role earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination in 2005. Payton also had a recurring role as the
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Nonfiction literary award from the NAACP
This article lists the winners and nominees for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction. Maya Angelou, Michael Eric Dyson, and
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction
NAACP_Image_Award_for_Outstanding_Literary_Work_–_Nonfiction
Former president of NAACP (1912–1983)
in Chicago) was an American labor organizer and elected president of the NAACP. He was married to Maida Springer Kemp, a labor organizer and historian
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American actor (born 1981)
"Lawrence" Walker in the HBO series Insecure (2016–2021), earned him an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. He later starred in
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American television series (2018–present)
Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2022. "NAACP Winners 2020: The Complete List". Variety. February 23, 2020. Archived from
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1963 United States Supreme Court case
NAACP v. Button, 371 U.S. 415 (1963), is a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States which held that the reservation of jurisdiction by a federal
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receiving multiple Critics' Choice Television Award nominations and winning two NAACP Image Awards, and American Crime, which garnered her two Primetime Emmy
List of awards and nominations received by Regina King
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Regina_King
American actress (born 1953)
dramatic series Greenleaf, for which she won critical acclaim and garnered two NAACP Image Awards and a Gracie Award. She later appeared in films Nappily Ever
Lynn_Whitfield
American musician
Yo Gabba Gabba!, where he plays DJ Lance Rock. He was nominated for two NAACP Image Awards. Originally from St. Louis, Robertson graduated from Hazelwood
Lance_Robertson
American actress, comedian and director (born 1961)
film Pariah, for which she was nominated for two Black Reel Awards and an NAACP Image Award in 2012. Wayans has directed episodes for television shows such
Kim_Wayans
The 43rd NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, will honor outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television
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American actress (born 1969)
She has won numerous awards for her work on Living Single, including two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. Her film credits
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American entertainment awards for 2018 works
The 50th NAACP Image Awards ceremony, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures
50th_NAACP_Image_Awards
American short film award
The NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Short Form are three awards presented by the NAACP for short films: live action works (since 2021) animated works
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Short Form
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