Newark's Michael Jordan Wins NAACP Awards For 'Creed' Performance

Newark, NJ – Newark native Michael B. Jordan is making his hometown proud.

The star of the hit boxing film “Creed” was honored as entertainer of the year and outstanding actor in the NAACP’s annual Image Awards, which honor outstanding people of color in film, television, music and literature.

“I used to sneak into the Image Awards, and now I’m standing here as the entertainer of the year, which is mind-blowing,” Jordan said at the Feb. 5 ceremony.

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