Former Vice President Kamala Harris gave a rousing speech at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California, where she accepted the organization’s Chairman’s Award.

The 56th NAACP Image Awards will celebrate the achievements of trailblazing entertainers, athletes and writers of color, recognizing their impact on culture and beyond

In her first major public event since leaving the White House, Kamala Harris chose to wear an all-black look. The former United States Vice President dressed up in a custom LaQuan Smith suit to receive the Chairman’s Award at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday. She was accompanied at the ceremony by her husband, Doug Emhoff.

The former vice president, who received an enthusiastic show of support as she accepted the Chairman's Award, said, "This chapter will not be written simply by whoever occupies the Oval Office or wealthiest among us.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her first major appearance since President Trump took office, attending the 2025 NAACP Awards on Feb. 22 in Pasadena, California. Harris is receiving the Chairman’s Award,