25th NAACP Image Awards silver anniversary voting process

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The NAACP Image Awards was established to give recognition to individuals and other entities who have contributed to a positive depiction of Afro-Americans in literature and the performing arts. Awardees are chosen from among recommendees of other artists, managers or companies. The Image Awards were launched on Oct 22, 1961 to honor Sammy Davis, Jr. for his efforts to ensure fair employment terms for Afro-American entertainers in Hollywood. The awards were initiated by entertainment and business professionals who believed that Blacks were discriminated against and unfairly portrayed in Hollywood.

History, Achievements and awards, NAACP, African Americans in the performing arts, Image Awards

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Black economic gains in tinseltown

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Blacks are gaining importance and making their presence felt in the Hollywood film industry after decades of struggle. The involvement of blacks at all levels of film making and ownership in the film industry has increased. African Americans hold many positions in the film industry, ranging from the middle to the senior levels. According to Regina Jones, 1969-74 was the period of black exploitation films, when many films depicting blacks in primary roles were made. NAACP has for a long time protested against the negative portrayal of blacks in films.

Analysis, African Americans, Movie industry, Race relations, Hollywood, California, African Americans in the motion picture industry

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