Ex-V.P. Harris Urges U.S. “Vigilance” While Accepting NAACP Award in Pasadena

Former Vice President Kamala Harris used her first major televised appearance since leaving office — accepting the Chairman’s Award during the 56th NAACP Image Awards — to urge vigilance as the man who ended her bid for president in November continues revamping the U.S. government.

“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty,” Harris told the audience during Saturday’s ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.”While we have no illusions about what we are up against in this chapter of our American story, this chapter will be written not simply by whoever occupies the Oval Office — nor by the wealthiest among us. The American story will be written by you, written by us — by We the People.”

Harris, who was greeted with a standing ovation, was frequently interrupted by applause during her roughly 41/2 minute acceptance speech.

“This organization came into being at a moment when our country struggled with greed, bitterness and hatred. And those who forged the NAACP, those who carried its legacy forward, had no illusions about the forces they were up against — no illusions about how stony the road would be. But some look at this moment and rightly feel the weight of history. Some see the … the shadows gathering over our democracy, and ask, `What do we do now?’ But we know exactly what to do, because we have done it before, and we will do it again.”

The ceremony also put a spotlight on the fire-devastated, historically black Altadena community during a presentation by actor Morris Chestnut.

“Homes were lost, stores destroyed, countless lives shattered and over two dozen souls gone forever,” Chestnut said, surrounded by 22 Altadena residents who lost their homes in January’s wildfires. “What was not lost is the spirit of our community and our resilience, especially that of our brothers and sisters who live just a short distance from here in Altadena. It is in times like these that we show the world our strength.”

Apart from the special presentations, the Netflix film “The Six Triple Eight,” which tells the story of an all-Black, all-female battalion during World War II, emerged as one of the night’s big winners, taking home five awards, including Outstanding Motion Picture.

The Image Awards, hosted this year by actor-comedian Deon Cole, honors outstanding achievements and performances by people of color in multiple categories including film, television, music, literature and podcasts.

Here is a Complete List Of Winners

Here is a Complete List Of Winners

Entertainer of the Year

— Keke Palmer

Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year

— Shirley Raines

Outstanding Motion Picture

— “The Six Triple Eight” (Netflix)

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

— Martin Lawrence, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die”

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

— Kerry Washington, “The Six Triple Eight” (Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

— Samuel L. Jackson, “The Piano Lesson” (Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

— Ebony Obsidian, “The Six Triple Eight” (Netflix)

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture

— RaMell Ross, “Nickel Boys”

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture

— RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes, “Nickel Boys”

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

— “Sing Sing”

Outstanding Animated Motion Picture

— “Inside Out 2”

Outstanding Documentary (Film)

— “Luther: Never Too Much”

Outstanding International Motion Picture

— “Emilia Pérez” (Netflix)

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture

— Ebony Obsidian, “The Six Triple Eight” (Netflix)

Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

— “The Six Triple Eight” (Netflix)

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion Picture

— Blue Ivy Carter, “Mufasa: The Lion King”

Outstanding Short Form (Live Action)

— “Superman Doesn’t Steal”

Outstanding Short Form (Animated)

—  “Peanut Headz: Black History Toonz -`Jackie Robinson’ ”

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)

— Malcolm Washington, “The Piano Lesson” (Netflix)

Outstanding Youth Performance in a Motion Picture

— Skylar Aleece Smith, “The Piano Lesson” (Netflix)

Outstanding Cinematography in a Motion Picture

— Jomo Fray, “Nickel Boys”

Outstanding Short Form Documentary (Film)

— “How to Sue the Klan”

Outstanding Costume Design (Television or Film)

— Paul Tazewell, “Wicked”

Outstanding Makeup (Television or Film)

— Debi Young, “Shirley” (Netflix)

Outstanding Hairstyling (Television or Film)

— Lawrence Davis, “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” (Peacock)

Outstanding Stunt Ensemble (TV or Film)

— “Rebel Ridge” (Netflix)

Outstanding Comedy Series

— “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

— Damon Wayans, “Poppa’s House” (CBS)

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

— Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

— Damon Wayans Jr., “Poppa’s House” (CBS)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

— Danielle Pinnock, “Ghosts” (CBS)

Outstanding Drama Series

— “Cross” (Amazon Prime Video)

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

— Michael Rainey Jr., “Power Book II: Ghost” (Starz)

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

— Queen Latifah, “The Equalizer” (CBS)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

— Cliff “Method Man” Smith, “Power Book II: Ghost” (Starz)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

— Lynn Whitfield, “The Chi” (Paramount+)

Outstanding Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)

— “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” (Peacock)

Outstanding Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)

— Aaron Pierre, “Rebel Ridge” (Netflix)

Outstanding Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)

— Naturi Naughton, “Abducted at an HBCU: A Black Girl Missing Movie” (Lifetime)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)

— Samuel L. Jackson, “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” (Peacock)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)

— Taraji P. Henson, “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” (Peacock)

Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)

— “The ReidOut” (MSNBC)

Outstanding Talk Series

— “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Syndicated)

Outstanding Original Score for Television/Motion Picture

— “Star Wars: The Acolyte”

Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)

— “Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC)

Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special)

— “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was” (Netflix)

Outstanding Children’s Program

— “Gracie’s Corner” (YouTubeTV)

Outstanding Performance By A Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie Or Limited*Series)

— Leah Sava Jeffries, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” (Disney+)

Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) * Individual or Ensemble

— Joy Reid, “The Reidout” (MSNBC)

Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) * Individual or Ensemble

— Keke Palmer, “Password” (NBC)

Outstanding Guest Performance

— Marlon Wayans, “Bel-Air” (Peacock)

Outstanding Animated Series

— “Gracie’s Corner” (YouTubeTV)

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)

— Cree Summer, “Rugrats” (Nickelodeon)

Outstanding Short Form Series or Special — Reality/Nonfiction /Documentary

— “The Prince of Death Row Records” (YouTubeTV)

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)

— Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear” (FX/Hulu)

Outstanding Documentary (Television)

— “Black Barbie: A Documentary” (Netflix)

Outstanding New Artist

— Doechii

Outstanding Male Artist

— Chris Brown

Outstanding Female Artist

— Beyoncé

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album

— “Live Breathe Fight”,  Tamela Mann

Outstanding International Song

— “Hmmm”, Chris Brown feat. Davido

Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album

— “Not Like Us”,  Kendrick Lamar

Outstanding Album

— “Cowboy Carter”, Beyoncé

Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album

— “Wicked: The Soundtrack”

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song

— “Working for Me”,  Tamela Mann

Outstanding Jazz Album

— “Portrait”, Samara Joy

Outstanding Soul/R&B Song

— “Residuals”,  Chris Brown

Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song

— “Not Like Us”,  Kendrick Lamar

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)

— Adam Blackstone & Fantasia, “Summertime”

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)

— Wizkid feat. Brent Faiyaz, “Piece of My Heart”

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

— Crystal Jenkins, “No Good Deed”, “Letters of Intent” episode (Netflix)

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series

— Ben Watkins, “Cross”, “Hero Complex” episode (Amazon Prime Video)

Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special

— Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Thembi L. Banks, “Young. Wild. Free” (BET+)

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series

— Tiffany Johnson, “How to Die Alone”, “Trust No One” episode (Hulu)

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series

— Rapman, “Supacell” (Netflix)

Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie, Documentary, or Special

— Tina Mabry, “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can Eat”

Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)

— Dawn Porter, “Luther: Never Too Much”

Outstanding Literary Work — Fiction

— One of Us Knows: A Thriller by Alyssa Cole

Outstanding Literary Work — Nonfiction

— Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest by Fawn Weaver

Outstanding Literary Work — Debut Author

— Grown Woman vy Sarai Johnson

Outstanding Literary Work — Biography/Autobiography

— Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America by JoyAnn Reid

Outstanding Literary Work — Instructional

— Wash Day: Passing on the Legacy, Rituals, and Love of Natural Hair by Tomesha Faxio

Outstanding Literary Work — Poetry

— This Is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets by Kwame Alexander

Outstanding Literary Work — Children

— You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) by Taraji P. Henson (Author), Paul Kellam (Illustrator)

Outstanding Literary Work — Youth/Teens

— Brushed Between Cultures by Samarra St Hilaire

Outstanding Graphic Novel

— Punk Rock Karaoke by Bianca Xunise

Outstanding News and Information Podcast

— “Native Land Pod”

Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast

—  “We Don’t Always Agree with Ryan & Sterling”

Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast

— “Club Shay Shay”

Outstanding Sports, Arts and Entertainment Podcast

— “Two Funny Mamas”

Outstanding Podcast — Limited Series/Short Form

— “Stranded”