US EditionNAACP Image Awards Open with Deon Cole Jokes, BAFTA Nod and Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo Support
Host Deon Cole mixed political humor and cultural commentary, including a censored immigration joke and a nod to the recent BAFTA disruption at the awards.
- On Saturday night, the 57th NAACP Image Awards opened at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium with Deon Cole, actor-comedian and host, blending sharp political humor and a censored jab about immigration enforcement.
- At the British Academy Film Awards on Feb. 21, a disruption occurred when Tourette syndrome advocate John Davidson shouted a racial slur as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented; Deon Cole referenced this during his NAACP monologue.
- Cole joked, `If there are any white men out here in the audience with Tourette’s, I advise you to tell them they can read the room tonight,` during his monologue, while Regina Hall presented the first award to Miles Caton for 'Sinners'.
- This year's ceremony will include tributes to Viola Davis, upcoming Chairman's Award honoree, and Colman Domingo, upcoming President's Award honoree, with presenters praising Jordan and Lindo's composure after the BAFTA disturbance.
- As an awards-season event, the NAACP Image Awards highlight Black achievement across film, music and literature, with Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' leading the nominations with 18.
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BLK ALERTS - Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo receive a standing ovation at NAACP Image Awards a week after BAFTA controversy
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 12: (L-R) Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo attend the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Outstanding Performer of the Year Award honoring Michael B. Jordan at The Arlington Theatre on February 12, 2026 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) The controversial moment was not lost on Regina Hall and Deon Cole, who used their opening remarks during the telecast…
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