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Stunning Red Carpet Looks from 2020 NAACP Image Awards

Corinne Dorsey
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Howard chapter.

On Saturday, February 24th, Los Angeles was filled with black excellence throughout all spans of media for the 51st Annual NAACP Image Awards. The event highlights the outstanding achievements and excellent performances of people of color in the arts and groups or individuals who promote social justice, throughout a plethora of creative outlets.

 

 Although the event celebrates the achievements made by those of black excellence, celebrities stepped on the red carpet ready to serve looks to kill. With game-changers, activists, and celebrities like Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Lizzo, and Rihanna in attendance, the event was filled with stars that are not only in touch with their respective media outlets but also their striking sense of style. Read on to see our favorite looks from the 51st Annual Image Awards.

 

Rihanna

Rihanna, honored for the President’s Award at the NAACP Image Awards wore a gorgeous ruffled Givenchy dress from the Spring/Summer 2020 line. The purple piece was made up of a straight silhouette with a dramatic layered fabric at the end of the sleeves and skirt. She coupled the dress with wraparound ribbon heels, matching Chopard jewelry, and an amethyst diamond ring.

 

Logan Browning

Logan Browning, a nominee of “Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series”, looked spectacular wearing a black strapless tiered gown designed by Prabal Gurung. The dress was paired with sheer black gloves and ornate drop earrings.

 

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross, winner of “Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series”, graced the red carpet in a breathtaking plunging plum Christopher John Rodgers gown. The gown was paired with Djung earrings and dazzling Louboutin heels.

 

Marsai Martin

Marsai Martin, one of the most decorated nominees of the night with three award wins, wore a frilly white feathered dress designed by Ermano Scervino. The dress fit for a princess was paired with silver ankle strap heels.

 

Lizzo

Lizzo, winner of “Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album”, had all eyes on her in a custom multi-patterned fitted gown designed by Mary Katrantzou. The gown featuring the artist’s name in neon green letting was paired with black sandals. 

 

This is only a shortlist of the astonishing looks that were served at the 51st NAACP Image Awards, an event filled with the most influential names in Hollywood.

 

Corinne Dorsey is a freshman journalism major at Howard University. Corinne is currently a freelance writer for theGrio and a contributing writer for The Hilltop, Her Campus, and Teen Graffiti Magazine. Corinne is also a radio show host for “Hard to Swallow” on WHBC 96.3. In Corinne’s free-time she enjoys spending time with friends, trying new foods, reading the latest magazine issues, exploring the city, and improving her photography skills. Post Graduation, Corinne plans to work in the media as a multimedia journalist for a magazine or TV network. Digital Portfolio: https://corinnedorsey.journoportfolio.com/
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Deni Dedmon is a sophomore speech-language pathology major from Albany, GA. Her first love was writing but her second love was helping others, which led to her choosing a career in speech pathology. When it comes to her writing, she loves to write about everything, from entertainment (she’s an avid Kehlani fan) to book reviews (she’s been reading since the age of one) to controversial topics and current events (ya know, your average angry black girl things). Being the oldest of five girls, she is also passionate about young black girls, their self-esteem, and making sure that they’re proud of being who they are. At the age of seventeen, she became a contributor for MTV Founders and a spring writer for Affinity Magazine.