{"id":15798,"date":"2020-12-16T17:27:03","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T22:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=15798"},"modified":"2020-12-16T17:27:03","modified_gmt":"2020-12-16T22:27:03","slug":"the-52nd-naacp-image-awards-to-air-on-bet-saturday-february-20th-at-8pm-et","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/16\/the-52nd-naacp-image-awards-to-air-on-bet-saturday-february-20th-at-8pm-et\/","title":{"rendered":"The 52nd NAACP Image Awards to Air on BET Saturday, February 20th at 8PM ET"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15799\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/naacp-imageawards-52.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/naacp-imageawards-52.jpg 720w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/naacp-imageawards-52-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/naacp-imageawards-52-560x294.jpg 560w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/naacp-imageawards-52-260x137.jpg 260w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/naacp-imageawards-52-160x84.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today the NAACP announced that the <strong><em>52nd NAACP Image Awards<\/em><\/strong> will broadcast live on BET Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 8:00PM ET.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the NAACP Image Awards Dinner, which traditionally takes place the night before the telecast, will live stream over six nights February 15-19, 2021. The virtual ceremonies will recognize winners in more than 60 non-televised award categories in the fields of television and streaming, music, literature, film, and activism.<\/p><div id=\"morty-3824343679\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Recognized as the nation&#8217;s preeminent multicultural awards show from an African-American perspective, the NAACP Image Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts and those who promote social justice through their creative work.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In this season of reflection and reckoning, the <em>52nd NAACP Image Awards<\/em> will continue a tradition of uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists committed to that purpose. We are excited to continue our broadcast partnership with BET and look forward to celebrating Black excellence in a safe and meaningful way,&#8221; said Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice Chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors and Chairman of the Image Award Committee.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This has been an unprecedented year and we are all in need of the inspiration, empowerment, and awareness the NAACP Image Awards brings year-after-year. BET is thrilled to continue our partnership with the NAACP to broadcast the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that will celebrate and honor the creatives, musicians, storytellers, and trailblazers who have uplifted and guided our culture during this time,&#8221; said Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming &amp; Music Strategy, BET.<\/p>\n<p><em>The 51st NAACP Image Awards<\/em> telecast, drew 1.8 million total viewers P2+ (Simulcast) &#8211; a +448% increase versus the previous year. Filled with non-stop exhilarating moments, the special secured the #1 Most Social TV Program on Saturday, February 22, 2020.<\/p><div id=\"morty-3089760458\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the most iconic annual celebrations of Black excellence, the NAACP Image Awards draws a crowd of the biggest and brightest stars in Hollywood. Previous years&#8217; attendees include Rihanna, Lizzo, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Michael B. 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Additional key dates include:<\/p>\n<p>Friday, December 18 &#8211; Online submissions closes<\/p>\n<p>Monday, December 28 &#8211; Nominating committee voting begins<\/p>\n<p>Friday, January 15 &#8211; Nominating committee voting closes<\/p>\n<p>Friday, January 22 &#8211; Public online voting opens<\/p>\n<p>Friday, February 5 &#8211; Public online voting closes<\/p>\n<p>As previously announced, the <em>52nd NAACP Image Awards<\/em> will include 21 new submission categories:<\/p>\n<p>Television + Streaming: Outstanding Animated Series; Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television); Outstanding Short-Form Series &#8211; Comedy or Drama; Outstanding Performance in a Short-Form Series; Outstanding Short-Form Series &#8211; Variety; Outstanding Short-Form Series &#8211; Reality\/Nonfiction; and Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)<\/p>\n<p>Recording: Outstanding International Song; Outstanding Jazz Album &#8211; Instrumental Outstanding Jazz Album-Vocal; Outstanding Soul\/R&amp;B Song; Outstanding Hip-Hop\/Rap Song; Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional); Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary); and Outstanding Producer of the Year<\/p>\n<p>Motion Picture: Outstanding International Motion Picture; Outstanding Animated Motion Picture; Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Motion Picture); Outstanding Short-Form (Live Action); Outstanding Short-Form (Animated); and Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)<\/p>\n<p>For all information and latest news, please visit the official NAACP Image Awards website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.naacpimageawards.net\">http:\/\/www.naacpimageawards.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today the NAACP announced that the 52nd NAACP Image Awards will broadcast live on BET Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 8:00PM ET. 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