Jennifer Hudson wins top honor at 53rd NAACP Image Awards

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Hudson was named entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. After Hudson accepted the award Saturday night, the singer-actor thanked the NAACP for inspiring “little girls like me.” Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were honored with the President’s Award. Samuel L. Jackson received the NAACP Chairman’s Award for his public service. The ceremony featured a performance by Grammy winner Mary J. Blige, who sang “Good Morning Gorgeous” and “Love No Limit” from New York City’s Apollo Theater. The awards aired live on BET with some talent appearing in-person while others watched virtually.