Former Vice President Kamala Harris stepped on the NAACP Image Awards stage Saturday night with a sobering message, calling the civil rights organization a pillar of the Black community and urging people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith during the tenure of President Donald Trump.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris was honored at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night in her first major public appearance since leaving the White House. The 49th VP accepted the prestigious NAACP’s Chairman’s Award during the ceremony as she delivered a powerful speech urging the public to remain resilient and vigilant.