My favorite part of Black History Month is the NAACP Image Awards because I love seeing women that look like me be awarded for their contributions to the entertainment industry. There is a lot of discrimination in Hollywood and policing behind what hairstyles are acceptable, what roles black people are casted in, and sexualization and objectification of black actors and actresses in movies. I love how the NAACP Awards allows women like me to express their true selves in their outfit, live performances, and their award acceptance speeches.
Angela Bassett
Yara Shahidi
Marsai Martin
Rihanna
H.E.R.
Storm Reid
Jill Scott
Lizzo
Tracee Ellis Ross
Janelle Monae







