Written by | Ray Cornelius

It was all Black Achievement last night during the live telecast of the NAACP Image Awards on TV One. Hollywood’s biggest and brightest stars came out to recognize the best in television, film, music, and literature. A BIG congratulations goes out to “Creed” star Michael B. Jordan who picked up the biggest honor of the night—Entertainer of the Year—as well as Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in “Creed.”

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ABC’s “black-ish” picked several awards including Outstanding Comedy Series as well Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for Anthony Anderson and Outstanding Actress In a Comedy Series for Tracee Ellis Ross. “Empire” was also a big winner of the night including Outstanding Drama Series + Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for Terrence Howard and Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for Taraji P. Henson.

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Other winners included “Survivor’s Remorse” star Mike Epps for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, “black-ish” starlet Marsai Martin for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, “Scandal” villian Joe Morton for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and “American Crime” star  Regina King for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Click here to see a complete list of winners and check out more photos below courtesy of Jerome Dorn & InDaHouseMedia:

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Winners F. Gary Gray, Anthony Anderson and O’Shea Jackson Jr.

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John Legend picked up this year’s President’s Award and performed “All Of Me”

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The cast of “Empire” with Show co-creator Danny Strong 

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Winner Tracee Ellis Ross

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Actor and media personality Terrence J with “Empire” Star Serayah McNeill

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Winner O’Shea Jackson Jr. 

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Acclaimed actor Chadwick Boseman

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Sevyn Streeter with Jussie Smollett and Tika Sumpter 

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“Survivor’s Remorse” actress Erica Ash

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NAACP Nominee and Atlanta favorite Egypt Sherrod

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Actress and singer Demetria McKinney and Roger M. Bobb

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“Empire” diva Ta’Rhonda Jones and guest on the red carpet

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“The Next: 15” star Claudia Jordan with Congress’ Frederica Wilson & guests

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Actress Aunjanue Ellis making a bold statement with her dress on the red carpet

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