NAACP Awards: Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Honoured With President’s Award
27.02.2022 - 20:47
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just been honoured with the prestigious President’s Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were bestowed with the honour Saturday during the live televised portion of the event. The President’s Award aims to recognize those who have demonstrated special achievement and distinguished public service. Some of the past recipients include Muhammad Ali, Rev. Jesse Jackson, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, JAY-Z, LeBron James, Rihanna, Lauryn Hill and renowned journalist Soledad O’Brien, among others.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared live on stage to accept the prestigious award. The Duchess, who wore a one-shoulder blue and black gown began the speech thanking the organization and those to awarded them with the honour.
“It’s inspiring to think about the legacy surrounding the Image Awards which began shortly after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965 were passed into law,” the Duchess said. “And today, we can continue that legacy by reestablishing federal voting protections in our country and fulfilling the work of civil rights giants like the late John Lewis. We are so deeply humbled to be here in the company of so many illustrious awardees.”
The Duke, who held the award began his speech by acknowledging the people of the Ukraine, “who urgently need our continued support as a global community.”
“I also owe the immense gratitude tonight,” the Duke continued, “Both for this award and to this community both for welcoming me so warmly. I think it’s safe to say that I come from a very different