2021 NAACP Image Award-Nominated TV Shows

Last updated: February 11, 2021

Known as the premier multicultural awards show, the NAACP Image Awards celebrate the best of movies, TV, and literature. While this year's TV and streaming nominations lean toward older audiences, there are plenty of great shows for the whole family to enjoy. From fan-favorite reality TV to irreverent animated comedies to feel-good sitcoms, this list has something for everyone. Tune in March 27, 2021, to find out which of these nominees take home the trophies. Looking for more great content featuring BIPOC voices? Check out the 2021 NAACP Image Award-Nominated Films or Movies with Inspiring Black Girls and Women.

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Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices

age 3+

Virtual book club for preschoolers spotlights Black authors.

Netflix Educational (2020)

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The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special

age 3+

Superb Sesame special teaches anti-racism to preschoolers.

PBS Kids , Max Educational (2020)

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Doc McStuffins

age 4+

Excellent preschool series has positive messages for kids.

Disney Junior Kids' Animation (2012)

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Craig of the Creek

age 6+

Adventure, affirming messages stand out in appealing series.

Cartoon Network Kids' Animation (2018)

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Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts TV poster: Three young teens walk through field of towering flowers

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Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts

age 8+

Themes of perseverance, friendship dominate dystopian tale.

Netflix Kids' Animation (2020)

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Raven's Home

age 8+

Energetic sequel offers well-rounded laughs for families.

Disney Channel Comedy (2017)

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She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

age 8+

Likable 1980s reboot has strong hero, diverse characters.

Netflix Kids' Animation (2018)

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We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest

age 8+

Docu about kids living MLK's legacy gives all the feels.

February 18, 2020 2020 NR (60 minutes)

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Voices of Fire

age 9+

Charming choir competition series has positive messages.

Netflix Reality TV (2020)

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America's Funniest Home Videos

age 10+

One person's humiliation is another's chuckle.

ABC , Syndicated Reality TV (1989)

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Family Reunion

age 10+

Heartwarming but uneven sitcom about family relationships.

Netflix Comedy (2019)

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Black-ish

age 11+

Race is tackled gently in fresh family friendly sitcom.

ABC Comedy (2014)

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Celebrity Family Feud

age 11+

Star-studded spin on classic a bit iffy for kids.

NBC Game Shows (2008)

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Hamilton

age 11+

Filmed Broadway smash has mature content, positive messages.

September 5, 2025 2025 PG-13 (160 minutes)

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Little America

age 12+

Beautifully authentic anthology of immigrant stories.

Apple TV Comedy (2020)

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The Neighborhood

age 12+

Regressive racial attitudes and bad jokes mar family sitcom.

CBS Comedy (2018)

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All Rise

age 13+

Earnest courtroom melodrama has good intentions, violence.

CBS Drama (2019)

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Black Is King

age 13+

Stunning musical has strong message of empowerment.

July 31, 2020 2020 PG-13 (85 minutes)

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine

age 13+

Lighthearted cop comedy serves up laughs and diversity.

Fox Comedy (2013)

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Central Park

age 13+

Fun animated musical comedy is both sweet and edgy.

Apple TV Comedy (2020)

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