The 2006 Black Movie Awards

Meagan Good, nominated for Outstanding Performance By An Actress In A Lead Role for her part in 'Waist Deep,' prepares for the 2006 Black Movie Awards.

Keke Palmer, star of 'Akeelah & The Bee,' speaks on winning the Best Actress awards for her role in the film.

Angela Bassett, here with her husband Courtney B. Vance, comments what it meant for her to win Best Supporting Actress in 'Akeelah & The Bee.'

Berry Gordy and Billy Dee Williams recall how it felt to work on 'Lady Sings The Blues' all those years ago, before being joined by the director Sidney Furie.

Frank E. Flowers, director of 'Haven,' speaks on his victory as Director to Watch at the 2006 Black Movie Awards.

Kriss Turner, on winning Best Screenplay for her film 'Something New,' which was her first screenplay.

Mario Van Peebles recognizes the value in the Black Movie Awards "recognizing our own beauty."

Shemar Moore compares the 2006 Black Movie Awards to Oprah Winfrey's Legends Ball.

Omarion speaks about his upcoming roles and meeting his childhood idols at the BMAs.

Jeff Friday, the c-founder of the American Black Film Festival and the Black Movie Awards, comments on the vaule of having a show of this nature.