As he accepted the NAACP President's Award, artist and activist John Legend shared the importance of fighting for justice.

At last night's untelevised ceremony announcing other early wins, Mike Epps also got the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on "Survivor’s Remorse."

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During Thursday evening's NAACP Pre-Show Awards dinner in Pasadena, CA, Roland Martin, host of NewsOne Now, caught up with some of our best and brightest stars and asked for their reactions to the passing of Earth, Wind and Fire's founder, Maurice White.

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The NAACP Image Awards will air live this Friday at 9/8c on TV One and all this week on NewsOne Now, an expert panel will share our predictions on who will take home the trophies.

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With the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite inspiring dialogue around the White-washed Academy Awards, the NAACP Image Awards are even more important.

John Legend will be recognized for his philanthropic work that helps to provide quality education for students and end mass incarceration

The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or…