Kamala Harris Receives NAACP Chairman's Award

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to receive the NAACP's prestigious Chairman’s Award at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, recognizing her exceptional public service and advocacy for justice and equality. The award will be presented on February 22, celebrating Harris's role as a transformative leader who has made history as the first Black and South Asian woman to hold the vice presidency and a major party's presidential nomination. NAACP leaders, including chair Leon W. Russell and president Derrick Johnson, praised her relentless dedication to uplifting marginalized communities and emphasized the significance of her achievements as a symbol of hope and progress. Throughout her career, Harris has championed various causes, including reproductive rights, voting rights, and criminal justice reform, garnering over 75 million votes in her recent presidential campaign despite her loss to Donald Trump. The Chairman’s Award has been awarded to notable figures such as Barack Obama and John Lewis, highlighting the legacy of impactful leadership honored by the NAACP. The awards ceremony will be co-presented by the NAACP and BET, showcasing outstanding contributions across various fields.