Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her first television appearance since leaving office at the 56th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, where she was presented with the Chairman’s Award. In her acceptance speech,

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.

The 56th ceremony kicked off in Pasadena, California, with host Deon Cole honoring Altadena residents who were affected by a recent wildfire.