How the NAACP Image Awards Pivoted to Spotlight L.A.’s Black Communities Affected by the Wildfires

Billed as “Black culture’s biggest night,” the NAACP Image Awards are always a collection of the most influential figures in film, television, music, literature and more. Take this year’s lineup of entertainer of the year nominees: “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo, multi-hyphenate Keke Palmer, rapper Kendrick Lamar, comedian Kevin Hart and NFL Hall of Famer-turned-broadcaster Shannon […]