That's how comedian and actor Dave Chappelle began his acceptance speech upon becoming the first comedian to receive the President's Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday (Feb. 22).

Dave Chappelle made a rare awards show appearance at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, where the comedian was honored with this year’s President’s Award. During his speech, he thanked the NAACP for ...

The Wayanses — namely Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. — join previous inductees including New Edition, Eddie Murphy, Oprah ...

One month into Donald Trump’s second term, not a lot of people can follow Kamala Harris at the NAACP Image Awards, but Dave Chappelle can and did Saturday night. Receiving the President’s Award during ...

which is the energy that Dave Chappelle walked into shortly after when he took the stage. The comedian was on hand to accept the organization's President's Award. Like Harris, Chappelle marked the ...

Comedian Dave Chappelle will be honored with the NAACP President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena this month, organizers announced today. The President’s Award honors ...

Jackson and Forest Whitaker. Saturday's ceremony also honored Dave Chappelle with the president's award, which recognizes "outstanding achievements and distinguished public service." The comedian ...

The Wayans Family aren’t the only special honorees at this year’s Image Awards show. Dave Chappelle will receive the NAACP President’s Award, which is presented “in recognition of special ...