On Saturday (Feb. 22), celebrities, activists and prominent thought leaders in the Black community descended on the Pasadena Convention Center for a night of celebrating excellence and achievement.
04.02.2020 - 21:41 / theshaderoom.com
The NAACP announced on Tuesday that Rihanna has been named as the recipient of the President’s Award, and she will receive the honor at the upcoming NAACP Image Awards. Past recipients include Jay-Z, Jesse Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Muhammad Ali, Colin Powell, and a few others.
Derrick Johnson, the NAACP President, will present Rihanna with the award during the show, which takes place on February 22nd.
Johnson spoke about Rihanna’s impact and said, “Rihanna has not only enjoyed a groundbreaking career
On Saturday (Feb. 22), celebrities, activists and prominent thought leaders in the Black community descended on the Pasadena Convention Center for a night of celebrating excellence and achievement.
On Saturday night, Rihanna was honored with the President's Award for her philanthropic efforts at the NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California. While delivering her speech, she was was sure to pull the focus away from herself and on the larger message that night.
Rihanna may have been the recipient of one of the biggest honors at the 51st annual NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night (Feb. 22), but she humbly turned the focus towards a powerful and crucial message.
A cold pouring rain wasn’t enough to keep celebrities such as Rihanna, Lizzo, Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx away from the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday afternoon, where dozens of stars turned out for the 51st annual NAACP Image Awards, recognizing the achievements of people of color in TV, music, literature and film and those who promote social justice through creative endeavors.
On Saturday night, Rihanna was honored with the President's Award for her philanthropic efforts at the NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California. While delivering her speech, she was was sure to pull the focus away from herself and on the larger message that night.
Kobe and Gianna Bryant were honored with a special tribute during the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.
Kobe and Gianna Bryant were honored with a special tribute during the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.
Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in January, received a special tribute at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday. The ceremony took place two days before the 41-year-old NBA icon and the 13-year-old will be honored at a public memorial at Staples Center, home of his team the Los Angeles Lakers.