Awards Quote by Nick Cannon

It is an honor to be awarded with such a high rating from an organization as well respected as the NAACP. I am pleased…

— Joe Baca

I think the NAACP isn't recognized enough for all of the work it does, especially in the field of law. They may have faded…

— Tayari Jones

Doesn't anyone wonder why the NAACP does not have events celebrating the first black woman secretary of state?.. Why does an organization whose mission…

— Star Parker

Here's the thing - I mean, I don't act for statues. I really don't. The great thing about winning an award is that it…

— Kevin Bacon

I look forward to working with the NAACP in bringing immediate and ongoing aid to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina was a…

— Jamie Foxx

Sometimes our awards process can be very political in terms of just driving personal agendas, and I think we forget.

— Jaleel White

“what do African Americans get in return for our loyalty? Very little. Democrats do not champion black causes with the same passion that Republicans…

— Van Jones

Having a Republican candidate speak at the NAACP convention is like trying to build a house starting at the roof. If you don't have…

— J. C. Watts

The black community can be competitive and cautious when it comes to those we want put on display for the world to see and…

— Karamo Brown

I think personally, I've always felt that the Association [NAACP] got itself hung-up in what I call its legal successes. Having had so many…

— Ella Baker

Some Republicans gave up on winning the African-American vote, looking the other way or trying to benefit politically from racial polarization. I am here…

— Ken Mehlman

I often tell people I don't care whether they join the NAACP or some other group, but you better join something.

— Benjamin Todd Jealous