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NAACP Image Award - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (154 words) |
 | The NAACP Image Award is an award presented annually by the NAACP to honor the top African-Americans in film, television, music, and literature. |
 | Similar to other awards, like the Oscars and the Grammys, the 35 categories of Image Awards are voted on by members of the NAACP. |
 | There are also honorary awards, including the President's Award, the Chairman's Award, Entertainer of the Year and The Image Award Hall of Fame. |
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 | The NAACP Image Awards are given to those who strive for the portrayal of positive images and meaningful opportunities for African-Americans in film, television, literature and recording. |
 | For the 35th NAACP Image Awards (to be aired on Fox on March 11, 2004) Kelly has earned an Album of the Year nomination for "Chocolate Factory," which sold more than 2 million copies. |
 | In response to concerns, NAACP President and CEO Kweisi Mfume has asked the organization’s national Board of Directors to place the Image Awards nominating process under the complete control of the association for the first time in the 35-year history of the awards program. |