Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 – The 41ST
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS will broadcast live from Los Angeles’ historic Shrine
Auditorium Friday, Feb. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
The star-studded broadcast will serve as the momentous conclusion to the
NAACP’s year-long centennial celebration.
Nominations for the annual award show that recognizes the artistic
achievements of people of color while honoring projects and individuals that
promote diversity in the arts will be announced in Los Angeles on January 6,
2010. Hosts, performers and presenters for the 41ST NAACP IMAGE AWARDS will
be announced soon.
“We are thrilled to partner with FOX once again on the live broadcast of the
IMAGE AWARDS,” said Vicangelo Bulluck, Executive Producer, 41ST NAACP IMAGE
AWARDS. “The NAACP is looking forward to celebrating this time of change
with viewers by showcasing some of the greatest talents of our time.”
“At the conclusion of our centennial celebration and after a year of firsts
for our nation, we are proud to honor once again the achievements of people
of color in music, film, television and literature with the IMAGE AWARDS,”
said Clayola Brown, Chair of the 41ST NAACP IMAGE AWARDS.
Founded on Feb. 12, 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People (NAACP) is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights
organization. Its half-million adult and youth members throughout the United
States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their
communities, and monitor equal opportunity in the public and private
sectors. For more information on the NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, please visit
naacpimageawards.net.
Contact:
Nicole
Gonzales/FOX
310-369-0827
nicole.gonzales@fox.com
Jennifer Price/The Lippin Group
323-965-1990
jprice@lippingroup.com