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ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

• Angela Bassett
• Mary J. Blige
• Quinta Brunson
• Viola Davis
• Zendaya​

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MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES
Outstanding Motion Picture

• A Jazzman’s Blues (Netflix)
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
• Emancipation (Apple TV)
• The Woman King (Sony Pictures Releasing)
• TILL (United Artists Releasing/Orion Pictures)

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

• Daniel Kaluuya – Nope (Universal Pictures)
• Jonathan Majors – Devotion (Sony Pictures Entertainment)
• Joshua Boone – A Jazzman’s Blues (Netflix)
• Sterling K. Brown – Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul (Focus Features)
• Will Smith – Emancipation (Apple)

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

• Danielle Deadwyler – TILL (United Artists Releasing/Orion Pictures)
• Keke Palmer – Alice (Vertical Entertainment)
• Letitia Wright – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
• Regina Hall – Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul (Focus Features)
• Viola Davis – The Woman King (Sony Pictures Releasing)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

• Aldis Hodge – Black Adam (Warner Bros. Pictures / New Line Cinema)
• Cliff “Method Man” Smith – On The Come Up (Paramount Pictures)
• Jalyn Hall – TILL (United Artists Releasing/Orion Pictures)
• John Boyega – The Woman King (Sony Pictures Releasing)
• Tenoch Huerta – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

• Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
• Danai Gurira – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
• Janelle Monáe – Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)
• Lashana Lynch – The Woman King (Sony Pictures Releasing)
• Lupita Nyong’o – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

• Breaking (Bleecker Street)
• Causeway (Apple TV)
• Mr. Malcolm’s List (Bleecker Street)
• Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story (Hulu)
• The Inspection (A24)

Outstanding International Motion Picture

• Athena (Netflix)
• Bantú Mama (ARRAY)
• Broker (NEON)
• Learn to Swim (ARRAY)
• The Silent Twins (Focus Features)

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture

• Jalyn Hall – TILL (United Artists Releasing/Orion Pictures)
• Joshua Boone – A Jazzman’s Blues (Netflix)
• Ledisi – Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story (Hulu)
• Y’lan Noel – A Lot of Nothing (RLJE)
• Yola – Elvis (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

• A Jazzman’s Blues (Netflix)
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
• Emancipation (Apple TV)
• The Woman King (Sony Pictures Entertainment)
• TILL (United Artists Releasing/Orion Pictures)

Outstanding Animated Motion Picture

• DC League of Super-Pets (Warner Bros. Pictures / WAG / DC)
• Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (Netflix)
• Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (Universal Pictures)
• Turning Red (Pixar Animation Studios)
• Wendell & Wild (Netflix)

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion Picture

• Angela Bassett – Wendell & Wild (Netflix)
• Keke Palmer – Lightyear (Walt Disney Studios)
• Kevin Hart – DC League of Super-Pets (Warner Bros. Pictures / WAG / DC)
• Lyric Ross – Wendell & Wild (Netflix)
• Taraji P. Henson – Minions: The Rise of Gru (Universal Pictures)

Outstanding Short-Form (Live Action)

• Dear Mama… (Film Independent)
• Fannie (Chromatic Black)
• Fathead (University of Southern California)
• Incomplete (20th Century Digital, Hulu)
• Pens & Pencils (Wavelength Productions/Black TV & Film Collective)

Outstanding Short-Form (Animated)

• I Knew Superman (Houghtonville Animation)
• More Than I Want To Remember (MTV Entertainment Studios)
• Supercilious (York Cinemas)
• The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Apple Studios)
• We Are Here (271 Films)

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)

• Elvis Mitchell – Is That Black Enough For You?!? (Netflix)
• Ericka Nicole Malone – Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story (Hulu)
• Krystin Ver Linden – Alice (Vertical Entertainment)
• Mo McRae – A Lot of Nothing (RLJE)
• Stephen Adetumbi, Jarrett Roseborough – This Is My Black (Campus of Pine Forge Academy)

TELEVISION + STREAMING CATEGORIES
Outstanding Comedy Series

• Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Atlanta (FX)
• black-ish (ABC)
• Rap Sh!t (HBO Max)
• The Wonder Years (ABC)

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

• Anthony Anderson – black-ish (ABC)
• Cedric The Entertainer – The Neighborhood (CBS)
• Donald Glover – Atlanta (FX)
• Dulé Hill – The Wonder Years (ABC)
• Mike Epps – The Upshaws (Netflix)

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

• Loretta Devine – Family Reunion (Netflix)
• Maya Rudolph – Loot (Apple TV+)
• Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Tichina Arnold – The Neighborhood (CBS)
• Tracee Ellis Ross – black-ish (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

• Brian Tyree Henry – Atlanta (FX)
• Deon Cole – black-ish (ABC)
• Kenan Thompson – Saturday Night Live (NBC)
• Tyler James Williams – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• William Stanford Davis – Abbott Elementary (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

• Janelle James – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Jenifer Lewis – black-ish (ABC)
• Marsai Martin – black-ish (ABC)
• Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Wanda Sykes – The Upshaws (Netflix)

Outstanding Drama Series

• Bel-Air (Peacock)
• Bridgerton (Netflix)
• Euphoria (HBO Max)
• P-Valley (Starz)
• Queen Sugar (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

• Damson Idris – Snowfall (FX)
• Jabari Banks – Bel-Air (Peacock)
• Kofi Siriboe – Queen Sugar (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
• Nicco Annan – P-Valley (Starz)
• Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us (NBC)

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

• Angela Bassett – 9-1-1 (FOX)
• Brandee Evans – P-Valley (Starz)
• Queen Latifah – The Equalizer (CBS)
• Rutina Wesley – Queen Sugar (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
• Zendaya – Euphoria (HBO Max)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Adrian Holmes – Bel-Air (Peacock)
• Amin Joseph – Snowfall (FX)
• Caleb McLaughlin – Stranger Things (Netflix)
• Cliff “Method Man” Smith – Power Book II: Ghost (Starz)
• J. Alphonse Nicholson – P-Valley (Starz)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Adjoa Andoh – Bridgerton (Netflix)
• Bianca Lawson – Queen Sugar (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
• Loretta Devine – P-Valley (Starz)
• Susan Kelechi Watson – This Is Us (NBC)
• Tina Lifford – Queen Sugar (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)

Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

• Carl Weber’s The Black Hamptons (BET Networks)
• From Scratch (Netflix)
• The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Peacock)
• The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (Apple TV+)
• Women of the Movement (ABC)

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

• Morris Chestnut – The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Peacock)
• Samuel L. Jackson  – The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (Apple TV+)
• Terrence Howard – The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Peacock)
• Trevante Rhodes – Mike (Hulu)
• Wendell Pierce – Don’t Hang Up (Bounce TV)

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

• Niecy Nash-Betts – Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix)
• Regina Hall – The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Peacock)
• Sanaa Lathan – The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Peacock)
• Viola Davis – The First Lady (Showtime)
• Zoe Saldaña – From Scratch (Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

• Glynn Turman – Women of the Movement (ABC)
• Keith David – From Scratch (Netflix)
• Omar Benson Miller – The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (Apple TV+)
• Russell Hornsby – Mike (Hulu)
• Terrence “TC” Carson – A Wesley Christmas (AMC)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

• Alexis Floyd – Inventing Anna (Netflix)
• Danielle Deadwyler – From Scratch (Netflix)
• Melissa De Sousa – The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Peacock)
• Nia Long – The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Peacock)
• Phylicia Rashad – Little America (Apple TV+)

Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)

• #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Votes Matter Election Night 2022 Coverage (Black Star Network/YouTube)
• ABC News 20/20 Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry, A Conversation with Robin Roberts (ABC)
• Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (PBS)
• OWN Spotlight: Viola Davis – The Woman King (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
• The Hair Tales (Hulu)

Outstanding Talk Series

• Hart to Heart (Peacock)
• Red Table Talk (Facebook Watch)
• Sherri (Syndicated)
• Tamron Hall (ABC)
• Uninterrupted: The Shop (YouTube)

Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)

• Legendary (HBO Max)
• Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls (Amazon Studios)
• Shark Tank (ABC)
• Sweet Life: Los Angeles (HBO Max)
• The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo)

Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special)

• A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO Max)
• BET Awards 2022 (BET Networks)
• Deon Cole: Charleen’s Boy (Netflix)
• Martin: The Reunion (BET Networks)
• The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)

Outstanding Children’s Program

• Family Reunion (Netflix)
• Raising Dion (Netflix)
• Raven’s Home (Disney+)
• Tab Time (YouTube Originals)
• Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant (Netflix)

Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-Series)

• Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High – That Girl Lay Lay (Nickelodeon)
• Cameron J. Wright – Family Reunion (Netflix)
• Elisha Williams – The Wonder Years (ABC)
• Khali Spraggins – The Upshaws (Netflix)
• Ja’Siah Young – Raising Dion (Netflix)

Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble

• Jada Pinkett-Smith, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, Willow Smith – Red Table Talk (Facebook Watch)
• Jennifer Hudson – The Jennifer Hudson Show (Syndicated)
• Kevin Hart – Hart to Heart (Peacock)
• Lester Holt – NBC Nightly News (NBC)
• Tracee Ellis Ross – The Hair Tales (Hulu)

Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble

• Keke Palmer – Password (NBC)
• Lizzo – Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls (Amazon Studios)
• Tabitha Brown – Tab Time (YouTube Originals)
• Taraji P. Henson – BET Awards 2022 (BET Networks)
• Trevor Noah – The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)

Outstanding Guest Performance

• Amanda Gorman – Sesame Street (HBO Max)
• Chance the Rapper – South Side (HBO Max)
• Colman Domingo – Euphoria (HBO Max)
• Glynn Turman – Queen Sugar (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
• Gabourey Sidibe – American Horror Stories (FX)

Outstanding Animated Series

• Central Park (Apple TV+)
• Eureka! (Disney Junior)
• Gracie’s Corner (YouTube)
• The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Disney+)
• Zootopia+ (Disney+)

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)

• Billy Porter – The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Disney+)
• Cedric the Entertainer – The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Disney+)
• Chris Bridges – Karma’s World (Netflix)
• Cree Summer – Rugrats (Nickelodeon)
• Kyla Pratt – The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Disney+)

Outstanding Short Form Series – Comedy or Drama

• Between The Scenes – The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
• Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans (Facebook Watch)
• Rise Up, Sing Out (Disney+)
• Sunday Dinner (YouTube)
• Zootopia+ (Disney+)

Outstanding Short Form Series or Special – Reality/Nonfiction

• Black Independent Films: A Brief History (Turner Classic Movies)
• Daring Simone Biles (Snap)
• Historian’s Take (PBS)
• NFL 360 (NFL Network)
• Omitted: The Black Cowboy (ESPN)

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)

• Amy Wang – From Scratch (Netflix)
• Branden Jacobs-Jenkins – Kindred (FX)
• Hannah Cope – Karma’s World (Netflix)
• Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Syreeta Singleton – Rap Sh!t (HBO Max)

RECORDING CATEGORIES
Outstanding New Artist

• Adam Blackstone – Legacy (BASSic Black Entertainment Records/Anderson Music Group/Empire)
• Armani White – Billie Eilish (Def Jam Recordings)
• Coco Jones – ICU (Def Jam Recordings)
• Fivio Foreign – B.I.B.L.E (Columbia Records)
• Steve Lacy – Gemini Rights (RCA Records)

Outstanding Male Artist

• Brent Faiyaz – Wasteland (Lost Kids)
• Burna Boy – Love, Damini (Atlantic Records)
• Chris Brown – Breezy (Deluxe) (RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment)
• Drake – Honestly, Nevermind (OVO/Republic Records)
• Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (pgLang/Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope Records)

Outstanding Female Artist

• Ari Lennox – age/sex/location (Dreamville/Interscope Records)
• Beyoncé – Renaissance (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment)
• Chlöe – Surprise (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment)
• Jazmine Sullivan – Hurt Me So Good (RCA Records)
• SZA – S.O.S. (RCA Records/Top Dawg Entertainment)

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album

• All Things New – Tye Tribbett (Motown Gospel)
• Hymns – Tasha Cobbs Leonard (Motown Gospel)
• Kingdom Book One – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin (Tribl Records, Fo Yo Soul Recordings and RCA Inspiration)
• My Life – James Fortune (FIYA World/MNRK Music Group)
• The Urban Hymnal – Tennessee State University (TSU/Tymple)

Outstanding International Song

• Bad To Me – Wizkid (RCA Records/Starboy/Sony Music International)
• Diana feat. Shenseea – Fireboy DML, Chris Brown (YBNL Nation / EMPIRE)
• Last Last – Burna Boy (Atlantic Records)
• No Woman No Cry – Tems (Def Jam Recordings)
• Stand Strong – Davido feat. Sunday Service Choir (RCA Records/Sony Music UK)

Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album

• About Damn Time – Lizzo (Atlantic Records)
• Be Alive – Beyoncé (Columbia Records/ Parkwood Entertainment)
• Lift Me Up – Rihanna (Def Jam Recordings)
• LORD FORGIVE ME feat. FAT, Pharrell and OLU of EARTHGANG – TOBE NWIGWE (THE GOOD STEWARDS COLLECTIVE)
• The Heart Part 5 – Kendrick Lamar (pgLang/Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope Records)

Outstanding Album

• age/sex/location – Ari Lennox (Dreamville/Interscope Records)
• Breezy (Deluxe) – Chris Brown (RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment)
• Morale & the Big Steppers – Kendrick Lamar (pgLang/Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope Records)
• Renaissance – Beyoncé (Parkwood/Columbia Records)
• Watch the Sun – PJ Morton (Morton Records)

Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album

• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By – Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis and Dave Jordan (Hollywood Records)
• Bridgerton Season Two (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) – Kris Bowers (Capitol Records)
• Entergalactic – Kid Cudi (Republic Records)
• P-Valley: Season 2 (Music From the Original TV Series) – Various Artists (Lions Gate Records)
• The Woman King – Terence Blanchard (Milan Records)

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song

• All in Your Hands – Marvin Sapp (Elev8 Media & Entertainment LLC)
• Fly (Y.M.M.F.) – Tennessee State University (TSU/Tymple)
• Positive – Erica Campbell (My Block Inc.)
• Whole World In His Hands – MAJOR. (MNRK Music Group)
• Your World – Jonathan McReynolds (MNRK Music Group)

Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental

• Detour – Boney James (Concord Records)
• Henry Franklin: Jazz Is Dead 014  – Henry Franklin, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge
• The Funk Will Prevail – Kaelin Ellis (NCH Music)
• The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni – Javon Jackson (Solid Jackson Records)
• Thrill Ride – Ragan Whiteside (Randis Music)

Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal

• Legacy – Adam Blackstone (BASSic Black Entertainment Records / Anderson Music Group / Empire)
• Linger Awhile – Samara Joy (Verve Records)
• Love and the Catalyst – Aimée Allen (Azuline)
• New Standards Vol. 1 – Terri Lyne Carrington (Candid Records)
• The Evening : Live at Apparatus – The Baylor Project (Be A Light)

Outstanding Soul/R&B Song

• About Damn Time – Lizzo (Atlantic Records)
• Cuff It – Beyoncé (Columbia Record/Parkwood Entertainment)
• Good Morning Gorgeous Remix feat. H.E.R. – Mary J. Blige (300)
• Hurt Me So Good – Jazmine Sullivan (RCA Records)
• Lift Me Up – Rihanna (Def Jam Recordings)

Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song

• Billie Eilish – Armani White (Def Jam Recordings)
• City of Gods – Fivio Foreign (Columbia Records)
• Hotel Lobby – Quavo, Takeoff (Motown Records/Quality Control Music)
• The Heart Part 5 – Kendrick Lamar (pgLang/Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope Records)
• Wait for U – Future feat. Drake and Tems (Epic Records)

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)

• Kendrick Lamar feat. Blxst & Amanda Reifer – Die Hard (pgLang/Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope Records)
• Mary J. Blige feat. H.E.R. – Good Morning Gorgeous Remix (300)
• PJ Morton feat. Alex Isley and Jill Scott – Still Believe (Morton Records)
• Silk Sonic – Love’s Train (Atlantic Records)
• Summer Walker, Cardi B, and SZA – No Love (LVRN/Interscope Records)

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)

• Beyoncé feat. Grace Jones and Tems – MOVE (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment)
• Chris Brown feat. Wizkid – Call Me Every Day (RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment)
• City Girls feat. Usher – Good Love (Motown Records/Quality Control Music)
• Future feat. Drake and Tems – Wait For U (Epic Records)
• Latto feat. Mariah Carey and DJ Khaled – Big Energy (Remix) (RCA Records)

DOCUMENTARY CATEGORIES
Outstanding Documentary (Film)

• Civil (Netflix)
• Descendant (Netflix)
• Is That Black Enough For You?!? (Netflix)
• Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues (Apple TV+)
• Sidney (Apple TV+)

Outstanding Documentary (Television)

• Black Love (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
• Everything’s Gonna be All White (Showtime)
• Frontline (PBS)
• Race: Bubba Wallace (Netflix)
• Shaq (HBO Max)

WRITING CATEGORIES
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

• Aisha Muharrar – Hacks – “Episode 206” (HBO Max)
• Ayo Edebiri, Shana Gohd – What We do in the Shadows – “Episode 405” (FX)
• Brittani Nichols – Abbott Elementary – “Student Transfer” (ABC)
• Karen Joseph Adcock – The Bear – “Episode 105” (FX)
• Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary – “Development Day” (ABC)

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series

• Aurin Squire – The Good Fight – “Episode 603” (Paramount+)
• Branden Jacobs-Jenkins – Kindred – “Episode 101” (FX)
• Davita Scarlett – The Good Fight – “Episode 604” (Paramount+)
• Joshua Allen – From Scratch – “Episode 105” (Netflix)
• Marissa Jo Cerar – Women of the Movement – “Episode 101” (ABC)

Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special

• Bree West – A Wesley Christmas (BET Networks)
• Ian Edelman, Maurice Williams – Entergalactic (Netflix)
• Jerrod Carmichael – Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (HBO Max)
• Lil Rel Howery – Lil Rel Howery: I Said it. Y’all Thinking it (HBO Max)
• Matt Lopez – Father of the Bride (HBO Max)

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture

• Charles Murray – The Devil You Know (Lionsgate)
• Dana Stevens, Maria Bello – The Woman King (Sony Pictures Releasing)
• Jordan Peele – Nope (Universal Pictures)
• Krystin Ver Linden – Alice (Vertical Entertainment)
• Ryan Coogler – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)

DIRECTING CATEGORIES
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series

• Angela Barnes – Atlanta – “The Homeliest Little Horse” (FX)
• Bridget Stokes – A Black Lady Sketch Show – “Save My Edges, I’m a Donor!” (HBO Max)
• Dee Rees – Upload – “Hamoodi” (Amazon Studios)
• Iona Morris Jackson – black-ish – “If A Black Man Cries in the Woods” (ABC)
• Pete Chatmon – The Flight Attendant – “Drowning Women” (HBO Max)

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series

• Debbie Allen – The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey – “Robyn” (Apple TV+)
• Giancarlo Esposito – Better Call Saul – “Axe and Grind” (AMC)
• Gina Prince-Bythewood – Women of the Movement – “Mother and Son” (ABC)
• Hanelle Culpepper – The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey – “Sensia” (Apple TV+)
• Kasi Lemmons – Women of the Movement – “Episode 106” (ABC)

Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special

• Anton Cropper – Fantasy Football (Paramount+)
• Marta Cunningham – 61st Street (AMC)
• Sujata Day – Definition Please (Netflix)
• Tailiah Breon – Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmas (Lifetime)
• Tine Fields – Soul of a Nation: Screen Queens Rising (ABC)

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture

• Antoine Fuqua – Emancipation (Apple)
• Chinonye Chukwu – TILL (United Artists Releasing/Orion Pictures)
• Gina Prince-Bythewood – The Woman King (Sony Pictures Releasing)
• Kasi Lemmons – I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Sony Pictures Releasing)
• Ryan Coogler – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)

Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)

• Nadia Hallgren – Civil (Netflix)
• Reginald Hudlin – Sidney (Apple TV+)
• Sacha Jenkins – Everything’s Gonna Be All White (Showtime)
• Sacha Jenkins – Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues (Apple TV+)
• Kamau Bell – We Need to Talk About Cosby (Showtime)

LITERARY CATEGORIES
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction

• Africa Risen: A New Era of Speculative Fiction – Sheree Renée Thomas (Macmillan)
• Light Skin Gone to Waste – Toni Ann Johnson (University of Georgia Press)
• Take My Hand – Dolen Perkins-Valdez (Penguin Random House)
• The Keeper – Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes (Abrams Books)
• You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty – Akwaeke Emezi (Simon & Schuster)

Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction

• Finding Me – Viola Davis (HarperCollins Publishers)
• Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America – Cody Keenan (HarperCollins Publishers)
• Requiem for the Massacre – RJ Young (Counterpoint)
• Under the Skin – Linda Villarosa (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group)
• Who’s Black and Why? A Hidden Chapter from the Eighteenth-Century Invention of Race – Henry Louis Gates, Andrew S. Curran (The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press)

Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author

• America Made Me a Black Man – Boyah Farah (HarperCollins Publishers)
• Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen – George McCalman (HarperCollins)
• Marriage Be Hard – Kevin Fredericks, Melissa Fredericks (Penguin Random House)
• Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation – Ekemini Uwan, Christina Edmondson, Michelle Higgins (Penguin Random House Convergent Imprint)
• What the Fireflies Knew – Kai Harris (Penguin Random House)

Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography

• A Way Out of No Way: A Memoir of Truth, Transformation, and the New American Story – Raphael G. Warnock (Penguin Random House)
• Scenes from My Life – Michael K. Williams (Penguin Random House)
• The Light We Carry – Michelle Obama (Penguin Random House)
• Walking In My Joy: In These Streets – Jenifer Lewis (HarperCollins Publishers)
• You’ve Been Chosen – Cynt Marshall (Ballantine Books)

Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional

• Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration – Tracey Lewis-Giggetts (Gallery/Simon and Schuster)
• Cooking from the Spirit – Tabitha Brown (William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers)
• Eat Plants, B*tch: 91 Vegan Recipes That Will Blow Your Meat-Loving Mind – Pinky Cole (Simon & Schuster)
• Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self – Thema Bryant (Penguin Random House/TarcherPerigee)
• The Five Principles: A Revolutionary Path to Health, Inner Wealth, and Knowledge of Self –  Khnum Ibomu (Hachette Book Group)

Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry

• Best Barbarian – Roger Reeves (Norton)
• Bluest Nude – Ama Codjoe (Milkweed Editions)
• Concentrate – Courtney Faye Taylor (Graywolf Press)
• Muse Found in a Colonized Body – Yesenia Montilla (Four Way Books)
• To the Realization of Perfect Helplessness – Robin Coste Lewis (Alfred A. Knopf)

Outstanding Literary Work – Children

• Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas – Jeanne Walker Harvey, Loveis Wise (HarperCollins)
• Black Gold – Laura Obuobi, London Ladd (HarperCollins)
• Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky – Nana Brew-Hammond, Daniel Minter (Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers)
• Stacey’s Remarkable Books – Stacey Abrams, Kitt Thomas (HarperCollins – Balzer + Bray)
• The Year We Learned to Fly – Jacqueline Woodson, Rafael Lopez (Penguin Random House)

Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens

• Cookies & Milk – Shawn Amos (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)
• Inheritance: A Visual Poem – Elizabeth Acevedo (HarperCollins – Quill Tree Books)
• Maybe An Artist, A Graphic Memoir – Liz Montague (Random House Studio)
• Me and White Supremacy: Young Readers’ Edition – Layla F. Saad (Sourcebooks)
• Opening My Eyes Underwater: Essays on Hope, Humanity, and Our Hero Michelle Obama – Ashley Woodfolk (Feiwel & Friends, Macmillan)

PODCAST CATEGORIES
Outstanding News and Information Podcast

• #SundayCivics (LJW Community Strategies)
• Beyond the Scenes – The Daily Show (Central Productions, LLC)
• Black Tech Green Money (The Black Effect Podcast Network)
• Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams (Interval Presents & Uppity Productions)
• Into America with Trymaine Lee (MSNBC)

Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast

• Chile, Please (Honey Chile)
• GoOD Mornings with CurlyNikki (Walton Media, LLC)
• Man to Man: A Black Love Wellness Series (Black Love Inc.)
• Maejor Frequency (Audible)
• Therapy for Black Girls (Therapy for Black Girls)

Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast

• Comeback with Erica Cobb (Erica Cobb LLC/One Street Studios)
• Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay (Spotify & The Ringer)
• Into America with Trymaine Lee (MSNBC)
• LeVar Burton Reads (SiriusXM’s Stitcher Studios)
• The Sum of Us (Higher Ground)

Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast

• Angie Martinez IRL (Media Noche Productions)
• Black Girl Songbook (Spotify & The Ringer)
• Jemele Hill is Unbothered (Unbothered Inc, Spotify, Lodge Freeway Media, Exit 39)
• The Read (Loud Speakers Network)
• Two Funny Mamas (Mocha Podcasts Network)

COSTUME DESIGN, MAKE-UP & HAIRSTYLING CATEGORIES
​Outstanding Costume Design (Television or Film)

• Francine Jamison-Tanchuck – Emancipation (Apple Studios)
• Gersha Phillips, Carly Nicodemo, Heather Constable, Christina Cattle, Sheryl Willock, Becky MacKinnon – Star Trek: Discovery (Paramount+)
• Gersha Phillips, Carly Nicodemo, Lieze Van Tonder, Lynn Paulsen, Tova Harrison – The Woman King (Tristar Pictures)
• Ruth E. Carter – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
• Trayce Gigi Field – A League of Their Own (Prime Video)

Outstanding Make-up (Television or Film)

• Angie Wells – Cheaper by the Dozen (Disney+)
• Debi Young, Sandra Linn, Ngozi Olandu Young, Gina Bateman – We Own This City (HBO Max)
• Michele Lewis – The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (Apple Studios)
• Ren Rohling, Teresa Vest, Megan Areford – Emergency (Amazon Studios)
• Zabrina Matiru – Surface (Apple Studios)

Outstanding Hairstyling (Television or Film)

• Camille Friend – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
• Curtis Foreman, Ryan Randall – RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Paramount+)
• Louisa V. Anthony, Deaundra Metzger, Maurice Beaman – TILL (United Artists Releasing/Orion Pictures)
• Mary Daniels, Kalin Spooner, Darrin Lyons, Eric Gonzalez – All American (The CW)
• Tracey Moss, Jerome Allen, Tamika Dixon, Lawrence “Jigga” Simmons, Jason Simmons – Fantasy Football (Paramount+)

OUTSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

• @Theconsciousless- George Lee
• @thechristishow – Christianee Porter
• @earnyourleisure – Troy Millings & Rashad Bilal
• @KevOnStage – Kevin Fredericks
• @lynaevanee – Lynae Vanee

​Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.

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Hey ya'll this is going to be a really short blog....I really just wanted to share with you the beautiful hat that I created for a party.  
Each year, a friend of mine hosts a holiday party. Each year, she has a different theme.  
For 2022, she wanted everyone to wear white or off white, and gold.

You know Jermaine Sain (ME) couldn't just show up in the colors without a statement piece.  That's when I came up with my idea of decorating a hat.  

It's Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV and I'm super excited to share with you the Eastside Beltline 3K-10K organized by Atlanta Track Club and Atlanta BeltLine Partnership. This race is part of the Atlanta Beltline Race Series exploring BeltLine trail segments through historic neighborhoods.

Runners and walkers of the Eastside 3K -10k have the opportunity to tour the eastside stretch of the BeltLine trail along Krog Street Market, Ponce City Market and Piedmont Park.

Community organizations and businesses can join in the fun. There are awards for the top finishers, prizes for largest and fastest teams, and of course signature race tees with food, fun, and freebies!!  

 "Hey Speakers"
or should I say....
"Hello Beautiful People"

We are so excited that we got a chance to catch up with our friend, Rahbi.  

Rahbi is an amazing musical artist out of ATL that we have known for several years now.  He is also a former guest on When We Speak TV.  Although, I want to describe to you the type of artist he is, it's just not possible.. He's one of those artists that you just have to see for yourself. 

And if you are ever so lucky to attend a Rahbi live performance, you better go!  I don't care if the venue is a tiny house, he is going to rock the FVCK out out that place!  

Show my boy, Rahbi, some love by checking out this segment.......What Do YOU Speak?

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​Get ready for the most joyful holiday season yet!
Lifetime announces its holiday movie slate for the network’s annual It’s a Wonderful Lifetime programming event, kicking off November 5th with new movies every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday all season long!

Lifetime is the place to be for holiday cheer, featuring your favorite talent both on the screen and behind the scenes! Melissa Joan Hart executive produces and directs her fourth Lifetime movie with Santa Bootcamp. Sarah Drew writes and executive produces Reindeer Games Homecoming. Kelsey Grammer, Mario Lopez, Jana Kramer, Brooke Elliott , Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Kirk Franklin all pull double duty this year by starring in and executive producing their films. Additionally, EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg executive produces A New Orleans Noel and 7-time Grammy Award Winner, Toni Braxton, serves as executive producer on A Christmas Spark.

​Alex (Jodie Sweetin) has wonderful memories of Christmas with her best friend Beth (Mikaela Lily Davies), until Beth starts dating Alex’s ex, Jesse (David Pinard). Because she has missed the last few Christmases with family due to her demanding job as an architect, Alex is excited to spend the holidays with her mother, Caroline (Jane Wheeler), who is opening an inn in Switzerland. Much to her dismay, she learns that Jesse and Beth are also visiting for the inn’s opening. When Alex meets Liam (Tim Rozon), a single father and the manager of her mother’s inn, Liam attempts to show her all the Christmas traditions and culture of Switzerland and helps Alex open herself up to love and forgiveness this holiday season.

Merry Swissmas is produced in association with Reel One Entertainment for Lifetime. Executive producers include Tom Berry, Barbara Fisher, Kenneth Hirsch, Laura Francis, Serge Desrosiers, and John L’Ecuyer, who also directs from a script by Lauren Balson Carter.

​Fashion designer Rachel Rocca (Mercedes de la Zerda) lands a spot in a design competition to create a tuxedo for one of the city’s most eligible bachelors, Brett Stone (Franco Lo Presti), for a Christmas charity gala. As Rachel begins to unthread his well-spun public image, she discovers the true reason behind his Christmas charity, and find themselves falling in love.

Well Suited for Christmas is produced by Fireside Pictures with Timothy O. Johnson, Andrew C. Erin and Dawn Wolfrom serving as executive producers. Michelle Oulette directs off a script by W. Stewart.

​Every Christmas, Reilly Shore (Genelle Williams) picks a random spot on the map to take an adventurous trip. This year, that destination is the quaint hamlet of Mistletoe Lake. As she arrives, Reilly discovers that the town’s lone bed & breakfast is full due to the town’s annual Christmas Harbor Festival. When twelve-year-old Emma (Hattie Kragten) invites Reilly to stay on her dad’s boat, she learns that Emma’s dad Raymond Mitchell (Corey Sevier) is selling his boat and can’t participate in the festival. Saddened, Emma enlists Reilly’s help to convince Raymond to enter into the festival so they can have one last perfect Christmas on Mistletoe Lake.

Christmas on Mistletoe Lake is produced for Lifetime by Chesler/Perlmutter Productions with Lewis Chessler as executive producer. Robin Dunne serves as the writer and director.

​While visiting her family during Christmastime, Annie Blake (Georgia Flood) decides to help three stray dogs get adopted before heading back into her career working for a global non-profit.  But when she runs into local veterinarian, Dylan Hawkes (Ezekiel Simat), her old high school debate partner, they team up to save an animal rescue.  Ultimately, Annie discovers that finding love, and making a difference in the world, can happen right at home.

The Dog Days of Christmas is directed by Tori Garrett and scripted by Holly Hester. The film is produced for Lifetime by Kelly Son Hing, Spencer McLaren, and Steve Jaggi, with Kylie Pascoe co-producing, for the Steve Jaggi Company.  Larry Grimaldi, Julianna Hays, Hannah Pillemer, and Fernando Szew serve as executive producers for MarVista Entertainment.

​MacKenzie Graves (Sarah Drew, Grey’s Anatomy, Amber Brown) is a brilliant, competitive, crossword-puzzle-loving biology teacher in Vermont who recently lost her father, beloved fire chief and the heart of the town’s holiday fundraising tradition “The Reindeer Games.” Every year since his death, she competes with her dad’s former team, a group of colorful retired firefighters, to win the Games and keep his tradition alive. This holiday however, her world is rocked when fading Hollywood star, and Mac’s high school crush, Chase Weston (Justin Bruening, Grey’s Anatomy, Sweet Magnolias), comes home for Christmas to visit his pregnant sister and nephew and is begrudgingly roped into participating in the Games. When the opportunity to compete against her former megacrush arises, Mac is determined to show him up and win the Kris Kringle Cup at all costs. As the competition heats up, so does the spark between Mac and Chase, and Chase soon finds himself eager to not only win the games, but also to win her heart as well. Brian Sills also stars.

Reindeer Games Homecoming is produced by Johnson Production Group for Off Camera Entertainment. Stephanie Slack, Margret Huddleston, Sarah Drew, and Tim Johnson serve as executive producers. The film is directed by Brian Herzlinger with a script written by Sarah Drew.

​Christmas enthusiast and single mom Harper (Kathryn Davis) has created a program, Six Degrees of Santa, in which anonymous “Santas” give a gift and set of instructions to be passed along, temporarily enjoyed, and re-gifted, indefinitely. Her goal is to create a Christmas experience that’s real-life, magical, and unexpected. When Harper’s own gift lands in the hands of a leading internet entrepreneur, Jason (Steve Lund), he’s convinced that the original Santa might be his soulmate. He seeks out Harper, as the architect of the program, to help him track down this mystery woman.

Six Degrees of Santa is executive produced by Barbara Fisher, Laurence Braun, Suzanne Chapman and Tom Berry for Champlain Media and ReelOne Entertainment. Michael Kennedy directs from a script written by Shannon Latimer.

​Lovable pastry chef Carmen (Camila Banus) dreams of opening her own Puerto Rican-influenced bakery—like the one her family owned on the island. In the meantime, she showcases her treats at a local coffee shop. When hotel owner Victor Flores (David Fumero) discovers Carmen’s talents, he invites her to apply for a position as pastry chef for his hotel’s holiday gala. Knowing other applicants will have culinary-school backgrounds, as opposed to her homegrown skills, Carmen reluctantly applies. When she is accepted, she’s paired with chef Jax (Mark Hapka) to curate the perfect holiday menu. But the two do not mix well. Carmen is messy and cooks from the heart; Jax is a perfectionist fixated on technique. As they race against the clock to assemble their intricate holiday menu, sparks fly, and they realize they might have more to learn from one another than they initially thought.

Sweet Navidad is produced by Ninth House Films for Lifetime. Autumn Federici and Jake Helgren serve as producers. Marianne C. Wunch, Hannah Pillemer, Fernando Szew from MarVista serve as executive producers. Script by Cristina Boada with Brittany Underwood as director.

​Before Chrissy Kessler’s (Brooke Elliott) meteoric rise to fame, the country music superstar was just a small-town girl with dreams of the big time. Now, with her record sales on a rapid decline, Chrissy is strong-armed by an unrelenting record executive to return to the hometown she left behind to perform a live Christmas concert. Accompanying her on this journey is her longtime supportive assistant Eugene (Danny Pintauro). Luke Covington’s (Brandon Quinn) quiet life is suddenly disrupted when he runs into Chrissy, his ex-girlfriend and former country music duo partner, who disappeared on him to pursue her solo career all those years ago. After a tempestuous rainstorm forces the ex-sweethearts to seek shelter in Luke’s ranch home, the two realize that the only way they’ll survive the holidays is with the other’s help.

A Country Christmas Harmony is produced by MarVista Entertainment and The Ninth House.  Megan Ellstrom, Larry Grimaldi, Hannah Pillemer and Fernando Szew Executive Produce for MarVista Entertainment, and Autumn Federici and Jake Helgren Produce for The Ninth House. Brooke Elliott also serves as Executive Producer. Gary Entin and Edmund Entin write and direct.

​When event planner Emily Strauss (Emily Kinney, The Walking Dead) is hired by mall magnate Ed Mancini (Patrick Cassidy, Castle) to stage the ultimate Christmas Gala for his most important investors, Emily finds herself being sent to bootcamp – Santa Bootcamp – to find the perfect Santa and the inspiration she will need to make the evening a success. While there, Emily meets Belle (Rita Moreno, West Side Story), the bootcamp’s drill sergeant with a heart of gold, who helps Emily rediscover the magic of Christmas and find romance along the way. Additional stars include Tony® award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, Justin Gaston, John Schuck, and deaf actors Deanne Bray and Zyra Singleton.

Santa Bootcamp is directed by Melissa Joan Hart, who also serves as executive producer, long with Irene Dreayer, Gina Rugolo Judd, and Paula Hart. The film is produced by Hartbreak Films Inc with a script written by Michael J. Murray.

​Riley Burdett (Jamie Perez) is the artistic director of the Onota Theatre in Western Massachusetts. When Regina, the Scrooge-like owner of the theatre, breaks the news that she’s preparing to sell the property before the holiday performance, Riley must call upon the ghosts of Regina’s past, present, and future to change her mind. Meanwhile, a big TV star, Sam Palmer (Thomas McDonnell), has moved to the area to escape the craziness of Hollywood. Riley casts him as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol and his star power, his cleverness, and his budding love for Riley helps her save the theatre…and steal her heart during this very special Christmastime.

A Show-Stopping Christmas is produced by Moody Independent and H9 Films in association with Off Camera Entertainment. Stephanie Slack, Margret Huddleston, Miriam Marcus, Mark Donadio, and John Stimpson are executive producers. John Stimpson directs and Joany Kane, Caroline Portu, and John Stimpson penned the script.

​November 24 at 8/7c

​Julia Wilson (Cory Lee), an accomplished pastry chef from Chicago, heads to a small town bakery famous for their gingerbread to complete her Christmas cookbook. There she finds herself at odds with Kris Thompson (Yannick Bisson), the bakery’s charming but private owner, who is ambivalent about sharing his secret recipe.

Baking All the Way is produced by Vortex Media and A71 Media for Lifetime. Christopher Giroux and Bill Marks serve as executive producers. Script by Courtney McAllister with star Yannick Bisson as director.

Former Broadway star Billy Holiday (Mario Lopez) returns to his hometown for Christmas after being abruptly fired as the host-producer-judge of the hit TV series “Celebrity Dance Off.”  While there, he encounters Rae (Jana Kramer), the charismatic owner of the local dance studio, where Billy’s 12-year-old nephew is her standout student. This Christmas, Rae is planning a dance recital fundraiser with the goal of taking her students to see a Broadway show in New York City. Billy volunteers to help Rae with the recital by reviving the town’s traditional Christmas Eve show, which was once a showcase for local talent. With Billy’s knack for producing and Rae’s knowledge of all things local, their collaboration clicks and romantic sparks start flying!

Cheri Oteri stars as Dallas, Billy’s high-powered, fast-talking, Hollywood agent. Dallas scrambles to find Billy work after he is fired by his boss, Wayne, played by Mario Cantone, a network executive who is equal parts charming and ruthless! Courtney Lopez , Mario’s real-life wife, also appears in the film as Joanna, the charismatic host of “Celebrity Dance Off,” who is tapped to replace Billy (her former fling) as executive producer and head judge after his popularity hits the skids.
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Steppin’ Into the Holiday is produced by Via Mar and Roberts Media, LLC. in association with Motion Content Group.  Jeff Stearns, Mark Roberts, Mario Lopez, Jana Kramer, Richard Foster and Chet Fenster serving as Executive Producers. David Kendall directs from a script by Aliza Murrieta and Peter Murrieta.

November 26 at 8/7c

​The 12 Days of Christmas Eve is the story of Brian Conway (Kelsey Grammer), a successful businessman whose relationships with those around him have really suffered.  While this Christmas season has been the most successful for his business, he’s divorced, his relationship with his daughter Michelle (Spencer Grammer) is strained and he doesn’t have a meaningful connection with his only granddaughter.  After Brian gets into a car accident on Christmas Eve, Santa gives him twelve chances to re-do the day and repair the relationships in his life to find the true meaning of Christmas. For Brian, these twelve days are a journey of self-realization about life, love and happiness as he attempts to right the wrongs of his life in pursuit of the Christmas spirit.

The concept for The 12 Days of Christmas Eve originated from Kelsey Grammer’s production company, Grammnet NH Productions, and developed in house by Lifetime.  Grammnet NH Productions produced alongside Johnson Production Group.  Kelsey Grammer, Tom Russo (Frasier, Light as a Feather, The Game) and Jordan McMahon (The Game) are executive producers. The script is written by Eirene Tran Donahue (A Sugar & Spice Holiday) and directed by Dustin Rikert (Two Tickets to Paradise).

​November 27 at 8/7c

​Recently widowed Molly (Jane Seymour) has lost her zest for life and given up on ever finding love again.  But when she decides to visit her daughter for Christmas, she has no idea what holiday magic is in store for her.  A former drama teacher, Molly reluctantly takes on the job of directing the town’s Christmas pageant and soon finds herself falling for her leading man, Hank (Joe Lando), the town’s most eligible bachelor.  As Molly and the irrepressible Hank fall in love, she rediscovers her inner free spirit and finds a new lease on life.  And when the star of the pageant loses her voice moments before the show, it will be up to Molly to step into the spotlight and shine brightly for the first time in her life.

A Christmas Spark is produced by Lighthouse Pictures and is being distributed by Sony Pictures Television. Toni Braxton, Stephen Bulka, and Jamie Goehring are executive producing. Rhonda Baraka directs from a script by Eirene Tran Donohue.

December 1 at 8/7c

​Scarlett (Britt Irvin) is an incredible chef and co-owner of an upscale restaurant. But every year, her too-sophisticated and unique holiday dishes never sell because they are not considered festive enough. To shake things up this year, her best friend and co-owner buys her a ticket to a holiday cooking getaway in a beautiful villa where Scarlett will re-learn festive cooking from the bottom up, maybe find love with a handsome rival chef from her past (Zach Roerig), and regain the Christmas spirit her food—and her life—truly needs.

Serving Up the Holidays is produced by Champlain Media in association with ReelOne Entertainment with Laurence Braun and Tom Berry as the executive producers. Sean Fine wrote the script and Jessica Harmon directs.

​Bridget Torres (Valery Ortiz) is a prominent national news weather forecaster who comes to the magical, wintry town of Leavenworth, Washington, where Christmas traditions prevail each holiday season. This year, Bridget has been asked by her network to announce a special “snow-cast” at the annual Christmas Eve festival and has brought her boss Lisa (Nicole Bilderback) along with her. Bridget’s plans to shine are foiled when a talk show host from her network arrives to join her for the broadcast. Drake Kincaid (Brandon Quinn), as it turns out, refused to hire Bridget as his co-host for their morning show a year earlier, making tensions high. The unlikely duo soon finds themselves falling for each other, but when Bridget finally discovers why Drake didn’t hire her, their romance is put to the test.

Cloudy with a Chance of Christmas is produced by The Ninth House and is being distributed by Nicely Entertainment.  Autumn Federici and Jake Helgren serve as producers, with Vanessa Shapiro and Brandon Quinn Executive Producing. Director Jake Helgren penned the original script.

​Grace Hill (Keshia Knight Pulliam) and Anthony Brown (Brad James) could not be more different. Despite having gone to college to study architecture together, their lives took them on completely separate paths.  But when they’re both hired to work together on the home of Loretta Brown (Patti LaBelle)—a New Orleans praline icon—the two find themselves stuck working together at Christmas…and butting heads over more than just architecture. When Anthony and his family discover that Grace will be celebrating Christmas alone, they invite her to take part in their traditions and their celebrations. Soon, fiercely independent Grace begins to learn the importance of family and community, while modern Anthony learns to embrace tradition and the magic of Christmas. And when Grace is offered a new job far away from New Orleans, she’ll have to decide if she’ll leave or follow her heart.

Tim Reid stars as Marcel Lirette, a handsome, retired friend who moves back to town after years away and catches the eye of Lorretta.

A New Orleans Noel is produced by Evergreen Films with Daniel Lewis, Rick Carter, Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Leonardis, and Keshia Knight Pulliam serving as Executive Producers. Script by Angela Tucker and Alys Murray.  Directed by Angela Tucker.

​December 4 at 8/7c

Gaby Diaz (Ariana Ron Pedrique) is an app developer from Austin, Texas, and the last unmarried sibling in her very close and very traditional family. Every year, the Diaz family gathers at abuela’s house in Oaxaca, Mexico, a town renowned for its “12 Challenges of Christmas,” which playfully ignites the entire town’s Christmas spirit. When Gaby accidentally adds Alex Alvarado (Rodrigo Massa), a handsome graphic designer who’s lost touch with his own Mexican roots, to the family group chat, her well-meaning family decides to secretly invite him to join them in Oaxaca for Christmas.  As they begin to play matchmaker for Gaby and Alex, can the Diaz family help Gaby and Alex recognize that each of them is actually the other’s perfect Christmas present?

Merry Textmas is produced by Embarcadero Pictures LLC with Edward Sabin and Gerardo Brandy as executive producers. Timothy Kuryak wrote the script. Alba Gil serves as director.

​December 8 at 8/7c

​Bright-eyed beauty and perfumer Ellie Reddy (Nanzeen Contractor) is tasked by her boss to create a holiday scent that will impress, so she decides to return to her quaint and festive family home for Christmas to find inspiration. There she meets handsome yet bookish writer, Logan Osborne (Mykee Selkin), who is staying with her father at the family’s historic property, which includes her mother’s former candle-making cottage. After finding her father struggling to keep her late mother’s candle business afloat, Ellie and Logan decide to complete the orders and inadvertently bring Christmas cheer back to the town, all while falling in love.

Scentsational Christmas is written by Rickie Castanda and Megan Hocking. Robert Vaughn directs. Produced by Chesler/Perlmutter Productions with Lewis Chesler as executive producer.

December 9 at 8/7c

​When ambitious food correspondent, Carly Hayes (Erin Agostino), gets a shot at her own TV show, nothing goes as planned. She’s sent to Angel Heights to help Grant Quinn (Dillon Casey), a perfectionist, attention-shy chef, reopen his family’s beloved diner and film it as a holiday special pilot for her television show. Thanks to Carly, Grant will not only re-open his restaurant, but most probably his heart too.

A Recipe for Joy is produced by Champlain Media in association with ReelOne Entertainment. Graeme Campbell directs from a script written by Kelli Crawford.

​December 10 at 8/7c

​Caught in a blizzard on Christmas Eve, estranged mother and daughter Journee (Naturi Naughton) and Nia (Lorea Turner) are forced to take refuge inside a church where a handful of also-trapped parishioners are reeling from the cancellation of their annual holiday concert. The spirit of the season takes hold as Journee and Nia weather the wintry storm together with the other churchgoers, including handsome youth pastor Adam (Luke James) and a heavenly music teacher (Kirk Franklin), who motivate the mother and daughter to reconcile their differences through music, faith, and love. With the help from this unlikely yet spirited group of strangers, Journee and Nia band together to help the church salvage not only their holiday traditions, but also their show-stopping Christmas day performance, despite the raging storm outside.

Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmas is produced by Swirl Films and Big Dreams Entertainment.  Kirk Franklin, Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd, Leslie Greif and Naturi Naughton serve as executive producers. Alex Kerr, Keith Neil, Eric Tomosunas and Angela Plasschaert also produce. Tailiah Breon directs from a script by Tara Knight.

December 11 at 8/7c

​Emma Warner (Natasha Wilson) feels like she lives Christmas year-round. As the SVP of a successful toy company in Chicago, she spends 12 months a year focusing on Christmas, leaving no time for dating…or much of anything else. By the time the actual holiday rolls around, she has had enough. She asks her assistant and friend Lucy to find a tropical singles resort – somewhere she can find a guy and not think of Christmas. But due to a booking mix-up, Emma ends up in her worst nightmare – a town devoted to everything Christmas. Will Emma be able to find her joy?

Single and Ready to Jingle is produced by Champlain Media in association with ReelOne Entertainment with Barbara Fisher and Tom Berry serving as executive producers. Written by Brian Rubbery.  Wendy Ord directs.

​December 15 at 8/7c

​Leah Hoffman (Michelle Argyis), an adjudicator for The World Record Bureau, draws the short straw and is forced to travel to a small town just before Christmas to investigate its plans to break multiple holiday world records. As she falls for the town’s doctor, Devan Bancroft (Andrew Bushell), she discovers that the whole town is in cahoots, and she just may be the person who can help them reach their true Christmas goal.

Record Breaking Christmas is produced by Johnson Management Group with Tim Johnson and Dawn Wolfrom serving as executive producers. Max McGuire directs off a script by W. Stewart.

​The passing of beloved Ms. Marley reunites six estranged friends for one final hometown holiday treasure hunt.  As the search unfolds and fond childhood memories are relived, sparks fly between Austin Craig (Taylor Frey) and his former best friend Everett Matthews (Kyle Dean Massey). The gang find the hidden treasure before the city has the chance to turn the Marley house into a holiday resort but the blossoming holiday romance between Austin and Everett may turn out to be the greatest Christmastime treasure of all.

A Christmas to Treasure is produced by The Ninth House and is being distributed by Nicely Entertainment. Autumn Federici and Jake Helgren serve as producers, with Vanessa Shapiro serving as executive producer. Jake Helgren directs from his original script.

​Dating coach and aspiring book author Abigale Slater (Maria Menounos), is close to making her lifelong dream come true. She has completed her first book—a how-to guide for dating in today’s modern world—and is now more than ready to become a published author. However, after reading the book, her publisher Jack won’t proceed with the deal without knowing that her dating advice actually works. Before he has a chance to say no, Abigale proposes that she prove the rules work by using them herself and making a man fall for her by Christmas Eve in 12 days. Although Abigale’s never seen love as a priority for herself, she sets out to find someone who will fall quickly enough to get this book in print. Things change when Abigale meets Michael Ryan (Brent Bailey), and her single-minded mission takes an unexpected turn. While following her own advice, and learning to expect the unexpected in the process, Abigale discovers the romance of her dreams.

The Holiday Dating Guide is directed by Brian Herzlinger based off a script from Brent Bailey. ZMA Films, partnering with Workhorse Cinema produces, with Ann Koch and Doug Johnson as the executive producers.

​December 18 at 8/7c

​Ashley Mackenzie (Brittany Bristow) has always been the preeminent “Christmas Queen” in town. From making hand-crafted decorations for the office to hosting the town’s annual Christmas sweater competition, she loves everything about the holiday…that is, until she meets her match in Ben Williams (Olivier Renaud).  Ben is the devilishly handsome new guy in town who loves Christmas just as much as she does—and unwittingly begins to steal her thunder. But as Ashley begins to feel like Ben is taking Christmas away from her, she is reminded of the true spirit of the holiday, and she joins forces with him to make this Christmas even more meaningful.

Wrapped Up in Love is written by Timothy Kuryak with Michelle Ouellet directing. Produced by Champlain Media in association with ReelOne Entertainment for Lifetime.

Hey Speakers, It's Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV at the GBC Met Gala and Icon Awards Dinner, celebrating the 5 year anniversary of Gwen's Business Corner with Deonta B. honoring past show guests as well as, business and entertainment industry icons who have had continued growth and success in their industry, such as Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked and Tamika Scott of Xscape. 

Hey Speakers!!!
It's Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV sharing with you a celebration of love and life with the Leader of the Beautiful People.

​What am I referring to?
STRANGE!
Strange a community of beautiful people from all walks of life, who love from the inside out.  Artistic Freedom is celebrated through music, dance, fashion, and visual arts while consciousness is elevated. Let's get strange and be sure to follow the the Leader of the Beautiful People, Rahbi on all social platforms.

The Labor Day weekend brings several events to the city of Atlanta, like Atlanta Black Pride. This year, we experienced the 10th annual Pure Heat Community Festival, during the 5 day pride celebration.
It was raining the crowd was unbothered.

​Known as a free "day of unity," The Pure Heat Community Festival includes market and food vendors, live celebrity and local performers, entertainment, educational forums, prizes & giveaways - all designed to bring together the spirit of community, pride, and vision.

The 2022 Pure Heat Community Festival, honored Joseline Hernandez with the Trailblazer Award. 
Kandi Burruss with the annual Humanitarian Award. 
Jussie Smollett recieved the first ever Alvin Ailey Trailblazer Award.
Natalie Nunn was honored with the Pioneer award and
Stasha Sanchez received the ICON Award.

A few notable people that made an appearance at the 2022 Pure Heat Community Festival included Miss Lawrence, Debra Antney, Blueface, Stacey Abrams, Chrisean Rock, Bobby Lytes, Dyllon Burnside, Jhonni Blaze and more!!!

​Visit AtlantaPrideWeekend.com to keep up with future events and happenings.
A portion of proceeds from the weekend's festivities will benefit homeless LGBTQ+ youth and those infected/affected with HIV/AIDS via The Vision Community Foundation.

Go to naacpimageawards.net for a full list of nominees.

Voting is open to the public and closes on February 5, 2022.  Winners will be announced during the 2 hour live special hosted by Anthony Anderson on Saturday, Feb. 26th at 8PM ET on BET.

​BET and the NAACP place the health and safety of attendees, staff, vendors, and partners first. Due to the ever-changing developments with COVID-19 and variants, the powerful night in Black excellence will continue to move forward without an in-person audience in a not-to-be-missed event.
 
Netflix leads nominations across motion picture and television + streaming categories. Insecure received the most nominations in the television + streaming categories. H.E.R. received the most nominations in the music recording categories. RCA Records received the most nominations across record labels. Amistad leads nominations across literary categories.

​Recognized as the nation's preeminent multicultural awards show from an African-American perspective, the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color across more than 80 competitive categories spanning film, television + streaming, music, literature, and podcasts. The “53rd NAACP Image Awards” will also include four new podcast categories:  Outstanding News and Information Podcast; Outstanding Lifestyle / Self-Help Podcast; Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast; and Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast. The “53rd NAACP Image Awards” are presented by Wells Fargo and sponsored by AT&T, Google, T-Mobile, Bank of America, General Mills, FedEx, and Airbnb.

​Internationally, the show will air on BET Africa at 20:00 CAT on February 27, followed by BET France on March 2 at 8:45 pm CEST. The show will also be available to watch on My5 and Sky On-Demand in the UK beginning March 1.

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​This holiday season, the new chapter in Illumination’s smash animated franchise arrives with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as the ever-optimistic Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet …all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There’s just one hitch: They first have to persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star—played by global music icon Bono, in his animated film debut—to join them.

Buster (Oscar® winner Matthew McConaughey) has turned the New Moon Theater into a local hit, but Buster has his eyes on a bigger prize: Debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City.
 
But with no connections, Buster and his cast—including harried mother Rosita (Oscar® winner Reese Witherspoon), rocker Ash (Scarlett Johansson), earnest Johnny (Taron Egerton), shy Meena (Tori Kelly) and, of course, provocateur Gunter (Nick Kroll)—have to sneak their way into the world-famous Crystal Entertainment offices, run by ruthless mogul Jimmy Crystal (Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale).

In a desperate attempt to get Mr. Crystal’s attention, Gunter spontaneously pitches an outrageous idea that Buster quickly runs with, promising that their new show will star rock legend Clay Calloway (Bono). Problem is, Buster has never met Clay, an artist who shut himself away from the world more than a decade ago after the loss of his wife. Even worse, Buster has failed to realize that Mr. Crystal is an egocentric gangster who would rather drop somebody off the roof of a building than be lied to.
 
As Gunter helps Buster dream up an out-of-this-world theatrical masterpiece, and the pressure (and sinister threats) from Mr. Crystal mount, Rosita’s leading role in the show gets ripped away and handed to Mr. Crystal’s spoiled daughter, Porsha, played by Grammy-nominated artist Halsey. Desperate to save the show, and his life, Buster embarks on a quest to find Clay and persuade him to return to the stage. 
 
What begins as a dream of big-time success becomes an emotional reminder of the power of music to heal even the most broken heart.

Genre: Animated Event Film
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Pharrell Williams, Letitia Wright, Eric André, Chelsea Peretti and Bono
Written by: Garth Jennings
Directed by: Garth Jennings
Producers: Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy

​Sing 2 is written and directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Garth Jennings and features additional new characters played by music superstar Pharrell Williams, Black Panther’s Letitia Wright and comedians Eric André and Chelsea Peretti. The film is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Janet Healy. Sing 2 combines dozens of hit songs from pop to rock, K-pop to Latin, and from artists including Billie Eilish, Drake, U2, The Weeknd, Prince, Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello. With electrifying performances, breathtaking artistry and Illumination’s signature humor and heart, Sing 2 is sure to be the definitive feel-good cinematic event of the year.

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