Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her first TV appearance at the weekend since leaving the White House.
Harris, 60, was honored on Saturday evening during the 56th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California, while the Democrat made a point to address America now that President Donald Trump is back in office.
Accepting the NAACP chairman, awarded to those who excel in public services and use their unique platforms to ignite and stimulate meaningful change, “Harris said that many Americans currently feel 'the weight of history'.
Dressed in a completely black clothing suit, the former VP, the crowd thanked for their 'tireless advocacy and years of support' before he said that receiving the prize has 'very special meaning'.
Harris said that Americans should have a “feeling of urgency,” and added: “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom. The price of freedom. To stay alert, to find the truth and actively participate in the battle for the future of America, “she said as stars, such as Keke Palmer, Cynthia Erivo, Marlon Waynes and more in the audience.
Looking back on how the NAACP originated, Harris compared the past with the present and added: “Some people look at this moment and rightly feel the weight of history.
“Some see the flames on our horizon, the rising waters in our cities, the shadows that gather about our democracy and questions:” What are we doing now? ” But we know exactly what to do, because we have done it before, and we will do it again, “she said, while the crowd encouraged her.
'We use our strength, we organize, mobilize, we learn and we argue for. Because, you see, our strength never came from an easy path. Our strength flows from our faith. Believe in God, faith in each other and our refusal to surrender to cynicism and destruction.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her first TV appearance at the weekend since she left the White House when she accepted the chairman of the chairman during the 56th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California
During her speech, Hos hit Hos Americans who currently feel 'the weight of history' on them when Donald Trump is now in office. (Shown: Joe Biden and Harris outside the White House on the inauguration day of Trump)
'Not because it is easy, but because it is necessary. Not because the victory is granted, but because the fight is worth it, “she continued.
Just before he ended the stage, Harris sent one last message and added: 'Although we have no illusions about where we are against in this chapter of our American story, this chapter will not be written alone by the one who Ovale Office occupied, not by the richest among us.
“The American story will be written by you, written by us – by us people,” she said, giving a standing ovation. “Thank you, God blew you and God bless the United States of America.”
Before she received her prize, a video that revealed Harris's political involvement played, especially as the first black woman and the first South Asian woman who functions in the United States.
She also served as an attorney general of California and was an American senator before she continued to the White House.
In July, former President Joe Biden, 82, suddenly fell out of the presidential race of 2024, giving Harris a 107 -day campaign.
On January 20, Trump returned to the White House as the 47th president, leaving Harris and Biden Packing behind.
After her departure, Harris traveled with her husband and former second gentleman Doug Emhoff to Los Angeles.
Before she received her prize, a video that revealed Harris's political involvement played, especially as the first black woman and the first South Asian woman who functions in the United States. (Shown: Harris holds out her price alongside Leon W. Russell, chairman, NAACP National Board of Directors)
“The American story will be written by you, written by us – by us people,” she said, giving a standing ovation. “Thank you, God blew you and God bless the United States of America,” she said
While he was there, the couple attended a Lakers game, investigated the damage of the brut La Wildfires and even drew at a Tophollywood Talentbureau.
She drew at Creative Artists Agency, which represents Top Hollywood stars, including Beyoncé, Morgan Freeman, Glen Powell and Nicole Kidman. Harris also joins Biden, who signed at the desk last month.
Her agents will focus on getting her speaking performances and publishing opportunities.
“CAA will work closely with Harris on her post-white house initiatives, thereby creating strategic opportunities that expand its platform to support the problems she has achieved in public services during the decades,” the agency said.
Harris weighs her next career movement, which will include a possible run for Governor of California next year.
CAA Heads Richard Lovett, Bryan Lourd and Kevin Huvane are prominent democratic fundraisers.
The agency represented Harris before she became vice -president.
CAA helped her two book deals: 2019's The Truths We Hold: An American Journey and 2009's Smart on Crime: A Career Procurutor's Plan to make US Safer, which served as a launch platform for a book tour and presidential offer.
In July, former President Joe Biden, 82, suddenly fell out of the presidential race of 2024, giving Harris a 107 -day campaign. (Depicted: Doug Emhoff and Harris at the NAACP Image Awards)
Kamala Harris gives a statement after a visit to a fire station in Altadena, California last month
For her next career placement, Harris is also considering a bid from the White House from 2028 or a role outside the elective course, a person told her deliberations to the New York Times.
Last weekend Harris and Emhoff were seen in New York in Studio 54 for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical and later in the Majestic Theater for Gypsy.
She was greeted by cheers of the crowd and got a standing ovation, but her backstage speech led quite a bit of controversy online.
“In times when we are dealing with so much in the world, eh, we have to find those moments that are about joy and, and, and shines, you know, as we say, a light shine in moments of darkness,” she told The cast and crew of a beautiful world.
'If we think about these moments when we see things that are taken, but let's see it, you know, nature descends a vacuum.
'Where there is a vacancy, let's fill it. Let us know that the reality is that the progress of our nation is about the expansion of rights, not about the limitation of rights. '
Harris and Emhoff live a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors
Harris continued: 'We are now seeing a U-turn. To maintain those rights, which means that we must be vigilant. It's just its nature.
“We must be clear. And it doesn't mean we don't see the beauty in everything. These things all exist side by side, but I believe we are fighting for something that is not against. '
While the cast and the crew were soggy and celebrated her visit, critics on social media expressed confusion about what she was trying to say.
“The most sad part is that people agree with her as if they were mesmerized by what they said,” said a critic.
“The woman is completely unable to issue a coherent explanation. You would think she would keep her mouth on this point, “added another.
A third said: 'No self -consciousness. No filters. No adjustment. No improvement. '
