With awards season in full effect, many of the industry’s biggest and brightest descended on cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta to celebrate Black excellence.

The 56th NAACP Image Awards will celebrate the achievements of trailblazing entertainers, athletes and writers of color, recognizing

NAACP Image Award winners are in! Ayo Edebiri, Taraji P. Henson, and Keke Palmer were among those awarded at the starry 56th annual ceremony, held on Feb. 22 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles.