Colman Domingo to Receive President’s Award at NAACP Image Awards

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• Deon Cole returns to host the show, broadcast live on BET and CBS from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
• Related Stories Oscar-Winning 'No Other Land' Co-Director Hamdan Ballal Denounces New Attack by Israeli Settlers, Says Brother Hospitalized, Family Members Arrested The Baltics Biz Hits France Amid ‘Growing Curiosity’ Toward the Region: ‘We Are Stronger Together’ The President’s Award is presented in “recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service,” with Domingo saluted specifically for “the breadth and depth of his leadership, artistry, and cultural impact.” Previous recipients include Usher, Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade, Rihanna, LeBron James, Kerry Washington, Spike Lee, Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Shawn Jay-Z Carter and Lauryn Hill.
• Last year, the award went to Dave Chappelle.
• Popular on Variety The special honor comes amid a busy year for Domingo, as he reprises his Emmy-winning role on “Euphoria” for Season 3, which premieres this April on HBO.
• He will also star in the second season of “The Four Seasons” for Netflix.