LOS ANGELES, CA – Television and radio show host Jemele Hill (Jemele Hill Unbothered) presented the 2021 NAACP Jackie Robinson Award to the WNBPA (Womens National Basketball Players Association) during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on Thursday night.
The award was accepted on WNBPA’s behalf by WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike.
“With one of the most influential and distinguished organizations in America, engaged in the daily fight for justice and civil rights for all. As everyone know we completed a WNBA season in a bubble — or should I say Wubble,” Ogwumike said during her speech via zoom. “Although two significant and ongoing events namely the COVID19 health pandemic and the pandemic of racial and social strife challenged our season, the women of professional basketball displayed tremendous athletic prowess. On the court and as a collective we were and continue to be laser focused on the issues that matter to us and our communities off the court. The season had to be dedicated to social justice.“
The ladies of the WNBA led the charge on various social justice issues including voter suppression and made their voices heard and action seen in a powerful way.
Here are also the full list of winners on Thursday’s night non-televised ceremony below:
Outstanding New Artist
Doja Cat – “Say So”
Outstanding Male Artist
Drake – “Laugh Now, Cry Later”
Outstanding Female Artist
Beyoncé – “Black Parade”
Outstanding Soul/R&B Song
“Do It” – Chloe x Halle
Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song
“Savage Remix” – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
Chloe x Halle – “Wonder What She Thinks Of Me”
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé – “Savage Remix”
Outstanding Album
“Chilombo” – Jhené Aiko
Outstanding Producer of the Year
Hit-Boy
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
“Brown Skin Girl” – Beyonce’ feat WizKid, SAINt JHN, Blue Ivy Carter
Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental
“Music From and Inspired By Soul” – Jon Batiste
Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal
“Holy Room – Live at Alte Oper” – Somi
Outstanding International Song
“Lockdown” – Original Koffee
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
“Soul” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste and Tom MacDougall
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song
“Touch from you” – Tamela Mann
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album
“The Return” – The Clark Sisters
