The NAACP and BET stated Monday that Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will obtain this yr’s Chairman’s Award on Saturday on the 56th NAACP Image Awards.
The award, which has been received earlier than by the likes of Amanda Gorman, Samuel L. Jackson, John Lewis, Ruby Dee, Danny Glover, Rev. James Lawson, Tyler Perry, then-Sen. Barack Obama, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson and Rep. Maxine Waters amongst others, is given to people who excel in public service and leverage their distinctive platforms to ignite and drive significant change.
“Vice President Kamala Harris is greater than a pacesetter — she is a pressure of change, pushed by an unwavering ardour to form a brighter, extra equitable future. It’s with nice honor that we current her with the Chairman’s Award at this yr’s NAACP Picture Awards, celebrating her relentless dedication to justice, equality, and the betterment of our society,” stated Leon W. Russell, Chair, NAACP Nationwide Board of Administrators. “Her legacy is constructed on braveness, compassion, and a profound dedication to uplifting those that want it most. Her tireless advocacy for probably the most susceptible amongst us has made her a beacon of hope and progress.”
Harris, previously California’s legal professional common and senator, made historical past as the primary lady, Black American and South Asian American elected U.S. Vice President. In 2024, she turned the primary Black and South Asian lady nominated for president by a significant occasion.
“Vice President Harris embodies the facility, grace, and unyielding braveness that Black ladies have lengthy dropped at the guts of the USA,” stated Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO. “With daring willpower, Vice President Harris fights for justice, amplifies the voices of the marginalized, and stands as a beacon of hope. She embodies the resilience and brilliance of Black ladies, uplifting their legacy because the driving pressure behind change on this nation. VP Harris reminds us all that when Black ladies lead, the whole nation rises.”
Harris joins an inventory of honorees that features Dave Chappelle, who will obtain the President’s Award, at Saturday’s Picture Awards, which takes place on the Pasadena Civic Auditorium starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT and airing reside on BET and CBS.
Going into the annual awards, which honors the most effective in Black achievement throughout leisure, Netflix’s The Piano Lesson has a number one 14 nominations, whereas the marquee Entertainer of the Yr class options nominees Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kevin Hart, Kendrick Lamar and Shannon Sharpe.
