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Anthony Anderson The NAACP and TV One announced that Anthony Anderson will return for the second time as host for the 46th NAACP Image Awards. Winners will be announced during the two-hour star-studded event which will broadcast LIVE on TV ONE on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9pm/8c as a two-hour special. A one-hour pre-show will air live from the red carpet at 8pm/7c. Laurence Fishburne Anderson, one of today’s most versatile and talented actors, currently executive produces and stars alongside Laurence Fishburne and Tracee Ellis Ross on the hit ABC series black-ish, for which he is also nominated for an Image Award this year. “It is an honor and privilege to be asked back to host the NAACP Image Awards – the nominees this year are stellar and a testament to the talented individuals in our community,” said Anderson. “As a 9 time Image Award nominee I could not be more proud, and I look forward to holding the record for most nominations without a win!” In additi...

Anthony Anderson In the September issue, JET presents two covers – one with Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross as they prepare to launch their new program, black-ish, and their second annual “40 Under 40 list,” featuring none other than the Jackie Robinson West Little League national champions as the iconic image. Shows such as The Cosby Show, Family Matters, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and My Wife and Kids were programs that depicted the African-American family on mainstream television in a positive light. However, the presence of the Black family on network television as been largely missing, other than on reality shows, since these programs went off air. This fall, the show black-ish is set to premiere on ABC on September 24, quenching the desire of those looking for diversity in their television programming. “Around the time of President Obama’s presidency, it seems like there was a switch toward the reality representation of Black families, “said...

Jonathan Ogden Paul Taylor Marcus Belcher Dale Moss Seema Sadekar And Herb Williams Coach Mike Woodson Anthony Anderson And Golf Team Anthony Anderson initiates a game of Twister with his golf team mates at The Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational at Southern Highlands Golf Club. Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital