NAACP Image Awards to be hosted by Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie

(CBS) The 43rd NAACP Image Awards are to be hosted by Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie this Friday in Los Angeles.

The event, which celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the entertainment industry, will host an array of celebs including, LL Cool J, Paula Patton, Jordin Sparks, Terrence Howard and Samuel L. Jackson. The show will also feature performances by Lenny Kravitz, Jill Scott, Ne-Yo and more.

In addition, the founding members of the Black Stuntment's Association will receive the NAACP President's Award, an award given in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service. Past honorees include President Bill Clinton, Soledad O'Brien, Ruby Dee, Muhammad Ali, and most recently, Van Jones.

The Vanguard Award will be presented to George Lucas and Radio One/TV One Founder Cathy Hughes will receive the NAACP Chairman's Award.

The event will take place at Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium on Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and will be broadcasts on NBC.