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Queen Latifah Speaks Out On Pay Gap For Black Actresses With Taraji P. Henson

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Queen Latifah took a moment to speak on pay inequality for Black actresses in Hollywood while hosting the NAACP Image Awards at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium on Saturday night. In doing so, she shared support for Taraji P. Henson, who previously admitted she had considered retirement due to the income disparity.

“It’s no secret we are facing some seriously pivotal issues,” Queen Latifah said during her monologue. “Everyone is talking about inflation. You know what’s not feeling inflation?” The camera then cut to Henson who remarked: “Equal pay for Black actresses.” Latifah added: “Everybody else in this hall room stand up for all of us Black actresses who have been representing for us. Support us. Join us. Because it’s you who stand next to us every day. We know this and we want to say thank you.”

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Queen Latifah Hosts The NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Queen Latifah speaks onstage during the 55th NAACP Image Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Henson later elaborated on the topic while accepting the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for The Color Purple. “I just want to thank you guys so much for showing up for me all the time, not just to the box office or watching what I’m in but y’all saw what happened and y’all showed up, you showed out, you showed me love,” Henson said during her speech. “It’s a scary thing to speak your truth but I urge you all to speak your truth because at the end of the day that’s all we have. And like they say, the truth will set you free. And not only that, it will set somebody else free.” Check out her back-and-forth with Latifah below.

Queen Latifah & Taraji P. Henson On Pay Inequality

Elsewhere during the NAACP Image Awards, Usher took home the award for Entertainer of the Year. He also accepted the President’s Award for his work in public service through his New Look Foundation. Be on the lookout for further updates on Queen Latifah on HotNewHipHop.

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Queen Latifah To Host 54th NAACP Image Awards

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The 54th NAACP Image Awards is just days away—a night where Black artists and activists will gather to commemorate the immeasurable achievements they’ve accomplished throughout the past year. On Saturday night (Feb. 25), legendary rapper and actress Queen Latifah will grace the stage as the event’s host. The ceremony will celebrate the outstanding achievements of the attendees across 80 categories. This includes film, television + streaming, music, literature, and podcasts, according to an official statement.

The Equalizer star quickly shared the news on her socials. “It’s an honor to host the 54th NAACP Image Awards, especially in the year we are celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop,” exclaims Queen Latifah. “This is a night to celebrate Black excellence and Black contribution to our industry and beyond. Celebrating one another, lifting each other up and you know we’ll have fun doing it!” The show starts at 8 PM EST. “Queen Latifah is one of our generation’s most influential and iconic voices,” says BET exec Connie Orlando. “We are excited to collaborate with the groundbreaking megastar as she hosts the 54th NAACP Image Awards.” 

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Sheryl Lee Ralph, as well as Jonathan Majors, Zendaya, and Letitia Wright, are listed as presenters for the event. In addition, Majors, who just graced the Ebony cover, is also up for an award. The Creed III actor will go against Will Smith and Daniel Kaliyah for his role in 2022’s Devotion. Furthermore, Mary J. Bilge and Method Man will appear Saturday evening, as both are nominated for major awards. The music legends tapped into their acting bag, and are now being celebrated following their appearances in Power Book II: Ghost. The Wu-Tang emcee is up for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Cliff Smith, along with Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for On The Come Up. Mary J. Bilge is going for the Entertainer of the Year, as well as Outstanding Soul/R&B Song. She’s also set to perform.

Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP is excited to see Black artists who have “redefined genres.” As a result of his lifetime achievements, Samuel L. Jackson will be given the NAACP Chairman’s Award that evening. Johnson also shouts out activists that “showcased our history and uplifted values of progressive change.” The prestigious 2022 NAACP Of The Year Award will go to Scot X. Esdaile.

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