One reader wonders: Since purple dye was scarce, why didn’t people just combine blue and red? Illustration by Aurélia Fronty Q: I’ve heard that purple was called the royal color because ...

“The Color Purple” dominated at the 55th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night, taking home four accolades including outstanding motion picture. Colman Domingo received Image Awards for both ...

While "The Color Purple" actor Danielle Brooks didn't take home the Oscar for best supporting actress at the Oscars last weekend, she and cast members took home the NAACP Image award on Saturday ...

The NAACP Image Awards celebrated its 55th annual ceremony ... who was returning to host for the second time. “The Color Purple” took home the award for Outstanding Motion Picture.