The NAACP Image Awards opened with an emotional "Thanks Obama" tribute to former President Barack Obama with Andra Day singing "Rise Up" as slides played in the background, setting the tage for a night of pride in the work of African Americans. Beyonce and Dewayne "The Rock" Johnson walked away as top winners at the 2017 NAACP Awards.. Beyonce won five of the nomination forwhich she was nominated, including Artist of the Year. Johnson was named Entertainer of the Year. OWN's "Queen Sugar" also had a big night, winning its first award within one season for Outstanding Dramatic Series Congrats to all winners listed below: 2017 NAACP Image Award Winners Entertainer of the Year : Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Outstanding Motion Picture : Hidden Figures Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture : Taraji P. Henson, Hidden Figures Outstanding Drama Series : Queen Sugar Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series : Anthony Anderson,...
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