Naacp Image Awards: Kamala Harris to Receive Chairman’s Award

Former Vice President Kamala Harris Will Receive the Naacp’s Prestigious Chairman’s Award Durying the 2025 Naacp Image Awards.

The Award Recognizes People Who Have Excelled in Public Service and Levered Their Platforms to Drive Meaningful Change.

It has previoously been to given to sugure as samuel L. Jackson, Tyler Perry, Danny Glover, Ruby Dee, Amanda Gorman, Rev. James Lawson, Then-Senator Barack Obama, Former Surgeon General Regina Benjamin and Members of Congress Such as Bennie G. Thompson, Maxine Waters and The Late John Lewis.

Harris, The First Black and South Asian Woman to Serve As Vice President and A Majoor Political Party’s Presidential Nominee, Was Elevated to The Top of The 2024 DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTENT tion bid. While She Ultimately LOST the General Election to the Republican Candidate, President Donald Trump, She Received More than 75 Million Votes After A campaign that Lasted Roughly 100 Days.

“Vice President Kamala Harris is more than a leader – she is a force of change, driven by an an unwavering passion to Shape a Brighhter, More Equitable Future. It is With Great Honor That We Present Her Kairman’s Award at this Year’s Naacp Image Awards, Celebrating Her Releentless Dedication To Justice, Equality, And The Better Air, Leon W. Russell, Said in a statement. “Her Legacy is Built on Courage, Compassation and A Profound Commitment to Uplifting Those Who Need It Mist. Her Tireless Advocacy for the MOST VULNAGNAng Among US HAS MADE HER A BEACON OF HOPE AND PROGRESS. ”

Durying Her Time As Vice President, Harris Championed Reproductive Rights, Gun Safety, Voting Rights and Economic Opportunity. Previously, As a US Senator and the California Attorney General, She Fough for Housing Relief, Health-Care Access and Criminal Justice Reform.

“Vice President Harris Embodies The Power, Grace and Uyelding Courage that Black Women Have Long Brough to the Heart of the United States,“ Naacp President and Ceo Derrick John. “WITH Bold Determination, Vice President Harris Fights for Justice, Amplifies The Voices of the Marginalized and Stands As A Beacon of Hope. She imbodies the resilience and brilliance of Black Women, Uplifting Their Legacy as The Driving Force Begind Change in this Country. VP Harris Reminds US All that kind of black women lead, the Entire Nation Rises. ”

While Harris’ Political Future Remains Unknown, She’s Been Discussed As A Potential Candidate for California Governor in 2026 , she Returned to her home state Been Seen Helping The Los Angles Communities Recover from The Devastating Wildfires. She was Among the Star-Studded Atendees of the Fireaid Benefit in La Last Month. The 2025 NAACP Image Awards, However, Will Mark Her First Major TV Event Since She Left Office.

“VICE President Harris is Deeply Deserting of the Naacp Chairman’s Awards for Both Her Historic Accomplishments and Her Incredible Legacy of Service to America and Ills Said in A Statement. “IT is a privilege to join the Naacp in recognizing Vice President Harris. Her Unwavering Commitment to Justice, Equity and Progress Has Inspired Millions, and Her Journy is a Powerful Testament to that Which Can Be Achieved Thought Brilliance, Stre.

The Awards Will Also Support The Altadena, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena Communities Affected by the Recent La Wildfires. The Naacp, Bet Media Group, Wme and Johnson Shapiro Slewett and Kole (JSSK) HAVE Partned with La County and – In Collaboration with Organizations Altadena Community Preservation Fund, Designed to Protect Homeowners From Display and Preserve The Community’s Cultural Heritage.

The 56th Naacp Image Awards is set to take place saturday, feb. 22, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, with The Ceremony Set to Air Live On Bet and CBS at 8 PM et/Pt. Winners Will Also Be Recognized In Non-Televized Categories Presited Virtulaly Feb. 18-19 and at the Creative Honors on Friday, Feb. 21.