This post is sponsored by AT&T and #DreamInBlack initiative. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
I don’t know about you, but I am still swooning in black love and black excellence from Saturday night’s NAACP Image Awards. 50 Years strong of celebrating us, because 50 years ago, no one else would. But it is clear: we deserve to be celebrated, uplifted and appreciated. We deserve to be acknowledged and rooted for.
This is why I am so excited to partner with AT&T once again on their #DreamInBlack initiative. This is a powerful platform where AT&T celebrates black culture and the creators who shape it, while encouraging the bold pursuit of goals.
During the month of February, they honored 28 DIB Future Makers. And some of them were nominated (and won) NAACP Image Awards Saturday night.
NAACP Image Awards + #DreamInBlack Honorees
- @IamQueenLatifah – NAACP Image Awards nominee for #BlackGirlsRock (Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special)
- @LenaWaithe – She was a presenter at the NAACP Image awards – truly loved this moment for her:
“I used to sneak into the NAACP Image Awards and sit in the back. Tonight a show I created was nominated for best drama series. Look at God.”
via @LenaWaithe’s IG #NAACPImageAwards #ImageAwards50 pic.twitter.com/sv41Xv3GEg
— Lena Waithe Fans (@L_WaitheFans) March 31, 2019
- @VanJones68 – He was also a presenter Sat night at the Image Awards. He was joined by Kerry Washington and John Legend to welcome Jay-Z into the President Award recipients family
- @OmariHardwick – 2019 NAACP Image Awards WINNER for Power (Best Actor in a Drama Series)
- @NowThatsMAJOR – Dream In Black featured artist at the Sundance Film Festival 2019
- If Beale Street Could Talk cast – Featured artists in the Dream In Black booth at the Essence Festival 2018
Favorite NAACP Moments in Tweets
Q5: What’s been your favorite moment so far of the @NAACP #ImageAwards50? #DreamInBlack #ATTPartner
— Moms ‘N Charge® (@MomsNCharge) March 31, 2019
One thing I adored is how sooo many people spoke about their children and families. I interviewd Ne-Yo last year at the Disney Dreamers Academy. I distinctly remember him telling me how his daughter wanted to be a Unicorn when she grew up. Part of empowering her to live her dreams was telling her she needed to be the best Unicorn she could be. So when she got on stage with him with her Unicorn flair, I was smiling so hard. You can catch this quick video interview here.
Loved how @NeYoCompound just planted that seed of excellence for his children! That’s how we teach our kids to #DreaminBlack! #attpartner #ImageAwards50 #NAACPImageAwards
— Ari Adams (@LovePeaceMommy) March 31, 2019
When Auntie Maxine showed us that she was not afriad to use the gavel.
Aunty Maxine says don’t come for her, she’s got the gavel and she’s not afraid to use it! Watch the #ImageAwards50 honoree bring the audience to their feet with her powerful speech. Catch the Encore on NOW or again this afternoon at 2/1c on #TVOne. #RepresentExcellence pic.twitter.com/qABUFTbXpq
— TV One (@tvonetv) March 31, 2019
A5: My favorite moment so far of the @NAACP #ImageAwards50 is when @ChadwickBoseman won and did his HBCU @HowardU shot out. I felt that! 🔥 #DreamInBlack #ATTPartner
— Cleverly Changing (@Cleverlychangin) March 31, 2019
Letitia Wright Nuff said…
YES!! Congrats to @letitiawright She is just a doll! I LOVED interviewing her last year for #BlackPanther #DreamInBlack #attpartner #ImageAwards50 #NAACPImageAwards
— Tatanisha (@tatanishapw) March 31, 2019
It brought back the same joy I felt when I attended the premiere and got to chat with her.
Outstanding Breakthrough Role in a Motion Picture – @letitiawright #ImageAwards50 pic.twitter.com/QlPJQ2V0mN
— NAACP Image Awards (@naacpimageaward) March 31, 2019
Even sweeter was big bro getting the W too!
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture – @chadwickboseman pic.twitter.com/JzIY31fk49
— NAACP Image Awards (@naacpimageaward) March 31, 2019
Black Panther. #thatisall
Outstanding Motion Picture – @theblackpanther @MarvelStudio #ImageAwards50 pic.twitter.com/KyFybX8C7L
— NAACP Image Awards (@naacpimageaward) March 31, 2019
Dream In Black Honorees out here winning NAACP Image Awards.
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series – @OmariHardwick #ImageAwards50 pic.twitter.com/B4GzPgQYbz
— NAACP Image Awards (@naacpimageaward) March 31, 2019
A4: I think I am both living my dream and striving to achieve even bigger dreams. I don’t take all of my blessings for granted one minute, but I’m not afraid to dream of those things that seem impossible. #DreamInBlack #attpartner #ImageAwards50 https://t.co/N62kyAKPCT
— Ari Adams (@LovePeaceMommy) March 31, 2019
Dare to Dream in Black with AT&T
Are you living your dream life? Chances are, you are or are currently working on dreaming bigger for yourself and your family. Watching the 50th NAACP Image Awards was so warming to my spirit. I grew up not loving the skin I was in. So nurturing that love of self in my children is critical. And having platforms like #DreamInBlack and the Image Awards makes my job as a mom easier.
Be sure to follow the conversation and let us know how your are living your #DreamInBlack! And don’t forget: you can Dream In Black every day with these emoji stickers and GIFs (so go crazy!)
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