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Deon Cole hosts NAACP Image Awards amid controversy and celebrations
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The 57th NAACP Image Awards took place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, hosted by Deon Cole for the second year. Cole's satirical monologue joking about Nicki Minaj drew backlash from her fans, while honorees like Viola Davis and Michael B. Jordan delivered powerful speeches. Attendees also addressed a recent BAFTA incident involving racial slurs.