NAACP Image Awards Announce New Air Date
It’s official: The 52nd annual NAACP Image Awards have been rescheduled to air live on BET Saturday, March 27, at 8 p.m. ET. “After careful consideration and guidance from health…
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: (L-R) Storm Reid, Rihanna, Janelle Monáe, and Lizzo attend the 51st NAACP Image Awards, Presented by BET, at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
It's official: The 52nd annual NAACP Image Awards have been rescheduled to air live on BET Saturday, March 27, at 8 p.m. ET.
“After careful consideration and guidance from health experts and state and local government, we have decided to reschedule the 52nd NAACP Image Awards to March 27, 2021," said Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice-Chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors and Chairman of the NAACP Image Awards Committee; Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, BET; Executive Producers Reggie Hudlin and Phil Gurin; Co-Executive Producer Byron Phillips; and Producer Robin Reinhardt said in a collective statement.
They added, "As COVID-19 continues to ravage our country, particularly the African-American community, it is our utmost priority to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our staff, production teams, nominees, and all talent involved in this year’s awards ceremony. We look forward to uplifting and celebrating our rich culture and the outstanding achievements of our nominees when it is safe to do so and we appreciate everyone’s understanding during these unprecedented times.”
For more information, visit http://www.naacpimageawards.net.
