Usher and The Color Purple Win Big At NAACP Image Awards

Black Hollywood is getting its rightful reward. Stars resembling Usher and the solid of 2023’s movie “The Coloration Purple” took dwelling huge awards on the fifty fifth NAACP Picture Awards on March 16.

The Los Angeles ceremony was hosted by Queen Latifah, introduced out Black A-listers in all sectors of leisure. From Usher to Taraji P. Henson and New Version, the celebrities got here out to be celebrated by their neighborhood for his or her work within the arts.

In accordance with AP Information, Usher took dwelling two esteemed honors, the primary being President’s Award. He was bestowed this award for his public service achievements by means of his New Look Basis. Throughout his speech, the newlywed expressed his gratitude to the “sturdy” ladies in his life, together with his mom and spouse, Jenn Goicoechea.

“My ardour work is what has mattered to me essentially the most, the second my mom made me perceive what objective lies with the chance to have the ability to converse to your entire world,” shared the 45-year-old.

Oprah Winfrey then offered to him the Entertainer of the 12 months award, a class the place Usher beat out different transformative stars like Coleman Domingo and Halle Bailey. He devoted the award to his followers who’ve stayed with him all through his decades-long profession.

“That is for you, you, my quantity ones,” shared the R&B crooner, reciting the lyrics to his hit music “Celebrity” from his 2004 album “Confessions.”

Fantasia Barrino gained Finest Actress in a Movement Image for her position as Celie in “The Coloration Purple.” Throughout her speech, Fantasia talked about her preliminary worry to play the character, however emphasised how she knew her neighborhood would award her for her work as a result of they might relate to Celie’s story.

“I didn’t put together a speech, as a result of I didn’t assume I used to be going to win,” shared the entertainer. “I used to be afraid to play Celie, however I’m glad I did. As a result of I saved saying ‘If I don’t win an award, the awards that I’ll win will come from the individuals who watched ‘Coloration Purple’ and the ladies who will relate to her and really feel like Oscars once they stroll out.’”

Different night time winners included the movie “The Coloration Purple” for Finest Movement Image, and New Version was additionally inducted into the NAACP Picture Awards Corridor of Fame.

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