Rihanna Delivers Empowering Call to Action at NAACP Image Awards On Feb.
22, Rihanna was honored at the 51st NAACP Image Awards with the President’s Award for her philanthropic efforts.
During her acceptance speech, Rihanna called attention away from herself, saying she plays just a “small part” in the work being done.
Rihanna, via 'Complex' Instead, Rihanna spoke about the “bigger” purpose and the need to band together to achieve the “work that has yet to be done.” She went on to speak about how in order to “fix this world together,” people must fight against “desensitivity.” Rihanna, via 'Complex' Rihanna concluded her speech by saying that regardless of races, sexes or religions, everyone must urge their friends to “pull up” to marches and protests.