Dave Chappelle, Wayans Family Named Special Honorees

NAACP Image Awards: Dave Chappelle, the Wayans Family Named Special Honorees
Dave Chappelle will receive the President's Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, while the Wayans Family get inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame.
Dave Chappelle to Receive NAACP President’s Award
Past recipients of the prestigious honor include Muhammad Ali, Jay-Z, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Jay-Z, Rihanna, LeBron James, Usher, Kerry Washington, Lauryn Hill and Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade.
The Wayans Family to Be Inducted Into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame Award is presented to individuals or groups who have been pioneers in their respective fields, and whose influence continues to shape their industry. The Wayans Family are the fifth recipients primarily known for comedy, following Richard Pryor (1996), Bill Cosby (2007), Eddie Murphy (2021) and Good Times star Esther Rolle (1987).
Dave Chappelle Honored With 2025 NAACP President’s Award
Comedian and actor Dave Chappelle will receive the President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. It airs live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 22, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and BET.
Dave Chappelle To Receive NAACP Image Awards’ President’s Award
Dave Chappelle has been tapped to receive the President’s Award during the 2025 NAACP Image Awards on February 22.
Comedian Dave Chappelle to receive NAACP President’s Award in Pasadena
The sometimes controversial performer will receive the award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Dave Chappelle to be recognized with NAACP President's Award
Comedian Dave Chappelle, renowned for his groundbreaking work in comedy and social commentary, will be honoured with the President's Award at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards.According to The Hollywood Reporter,
Dave Chappelle to be recognised with NAACP President's Award
Comedian Dave Chappelle, renowned for his groundbreaking work in comedy and social commentary, will be honoured with the President's Award at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards.
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Dave Chappelle to Receive President's Award at 2025 NAACP Image Awards
Dave Chappelle will become the first comedian to receive the President's Award during the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, which is ...
Dave Chappelle to be honored with NAACP President’s Award
The Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian will be recognized for his “thought-provoking humor” during the civil rights ...