Artist, businesswoman, Rihanna delivered a moving speech at the NAACP Image Awards on the 23 February 2020, after accepting the President’s award for her humanitarian efforts. The President’s Award recognizes special achievements and distinguished public service, went to nine-time GRAMMY winner Rihanna for her achievements as a public servant and her work as an, which include the.
The nine-time GRAMMY winner, founded the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012 to support and fund groundbreaking education and emergency response programs around the world. The Umbrella hitmaker called for unity across races, sexes and religions to tackle issues facing the world.
“Tonight, is not really about me, because the purpose is bigger than me, right? It’s not bigger than us together, but it’s bigger than me because my part is a very small part of the work that is being done in this world and the work that is yet to be done,” said Rihanna
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of colour in the arts, as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavours.
