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According to the NAACP's website, the President's Award recognizes special achievement and distinguished public service.

Former notable recipients include Jay-Z, Condoleezza Rice and Muhammad Ali.

The 51st NAACP Image Awards will be presented on live television on BET networks for the first time from Pasadena, California.

Many fans are still anxiously awaiting a new album from Rihanna. There still hasn't been any word on the official drop, but here's another way to celebrate her in the meantime.

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