39th annual NAACP Image Awards

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39th annual NAACP Image Awards

Janet Jackson among recipients of 2008 NAACP Image Awards

Part-time Atlantan Janet Jackson accepts the award for outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture for "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?" at the 39th NAACP Image Awards on Thursday in Los Angeles.

Comedian D.L. Hughley hosts the 39th NAACP Image Awards. The awards recognize achievement in film, television and music.

Denzel Washington accepts the award for outstanding actor in a motion picture for "The Great Debaters."

Talk show host Tom Joyner was a presenter at the awards ceremony.

Denzel Whitaker accepts the award for outstanding supporting actor in a motion picture for "The Great Debaters."

Jurnee Smollett and Denzel Whitaker share a laught on stage at the 39th NAACP Image Awards.

Don Cheadle accepts the award for outstanding documentary for "Darfur."

America Ferrera accepts the award for best outstanding actress in a comedy series for "Ugly Betty."

Singer Aretha Franklin accepts the Vanguard award at the 39th NAACP Image Awards.

LaVan Davis accepts the award for best outstanding actor in a comedy series for "Tyler Perry's House of Payne."

Atlanta's own filmmaker Tyler Perry accepts the award for outstanding supporting actor in a motion picture for "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?"

Shonda Rhimes accepts the award for best outstanding drama series for "Grey's Anatomy."

Regina Taylor accepts the award for best outstanding actress in a drama series for "The Unit."

Jordin Sparks performs Aretha Franklin's song "Respect" at the 39th NAACP Image Awards.

Hill Harper poses with the award for best outstanding actor in a drama series for "CSI: NY."

Victoria Rowell poses backstage with the award for outstanding literary work debut author.

Vanessa Williams is seen backstage with the outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series award for her role in 'Ugly Betty.'

Kasi Lemmons won the award for outstanding directing in a motion picture theatrical or television for "Talk To Me."

Ruby Dee walks off stage after accepting the Chairman's award from NAACP Chairman Julian Bond, a former Georgia legislator.

Rick Fox and Angela Bassett present an award at the 39th NAACP Image Awards.

Atlanta's own director Tyler Perry back stage with the cast of his TV series, 'House of Payne.'

Kirk Franklin with his award for best gospel artist.

Stevie Wonder with his Hall of Fame award.

Angelique Kidjo, right, and Ziggy Marley perform at the 39th NAACP Image Awards. Kidjo won the award for outstanding world music album.

Singer Jordin Sparks poses with the award for best outstanding new artist at the 39th NAACP Image Awards.

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Part-time Atlantan Janet Jackson accepts the award for outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture for "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?" at the 39th NAACP Image Awards on Thursday in Los Angeles.

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