NAACP Image Awards

Bernie Mac walks offstage with his award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for his work in "The Bernie Mac Show," at the 37th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 25, 2006. "The Bernie Mac Show" collected three awards.

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr., host of the the 37th NAACP Image Awards, walks past the performing group the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Steppers as he is introduced to the crowd at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006.

Guitarist Carlos Santana, recipient of the Hall of Fame Award, flashes the peace sign during a medley of his hits at the 37th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006.

Samuel L. Jackson accepts the award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for his performance in "Coach Carter" during the 37th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006.

Alicia Keys accepts the award for Outstanding Female Artist during the 37th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006.

Jamie Foxx accepts the award for Outstanding Male Artist during the 37th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006.

S. Epatha Merkerson, winner for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie Mini-Series or Dramatic Special during the 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium Feb. 25, 2006 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Tichina Arnold celebrates after winning the award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her work in the television show "Everybody Hates Chris" during the 37th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006.

Actor/comedian Chris Rock, right, executive producer of the television show "Everybody Hates Chris," accepts the award for Outstanding Comedy Series during the 37th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. Looking on at left are cast members Terry Crews, top, Tequan Richmond, middle, and Imani Hakim.

Alicia Keys performs the song "People Get Ready" during the 37th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006.

Susan L. Taylor, middle, editorial director of Essence magazine, receives the President's Award from NAACP President and CEO Bruce Gordon, left, and Tyra Banks during the 37th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006.

Actress Kimberly Elise accepts the award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance in "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" during the 37th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006.

Guitarist Carlos Santana, right, receives the Hall of Fame Award from presenter Samuel L. Jackson during the 37th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006.

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson presents an award during the 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium Feb. 25, 2006 in Los Angeles.

Star Jones and Randy Jackson present an award during the 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on Feb. 25, 2006.

Actress Tyra Banks arrives at the 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium Feb. 25, 2006.

India.Arie arrives at the 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium Feb. 25, 2006 in Los Angeles.

CCH Pounder arrives at the 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium Feb. 25, 2006 in Los Angeles.

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross arrives at the 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium Feb. 25, 2006 in Los Angeles.

Victoria Rowell poses with her award in the press room at the 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium Feb. 25, 2006 in Los Angeles. The ceremony was taped for telecast on Fox March 3.