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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reiterated their support for the people of Ukraine as they accepted an award at the NAACP Awards on Saturday night.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were honored with the President’s Award, spoke about those in Ukraine impacted by the ongoing Russian invasion.
“We would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine who urgently need our continued support as a global community,” said Prince Harry while standing next to his wife. The couple was recognized for their outreach efforts in the U.S. and around the world.
“It’s safe to say I come from a very different background than my incredible wife,” he said. “Yet, our lives were brought together for a reason. We share a commitment to a life of service, a responsibility to confront injustice and a belief for the most overlooked that are the most important to listen to.”
MEGHAN MARKLE AND PRINCE HARRY CONDEMN RUSSIAN INVASION: ‘WE STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex denounced the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
(Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Images)
Both talked about inspiring the next generation of activists through the NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award. It’s a newly created award that acknowledges leaders creating change within the social justice and technology realm to advance civil and human rights.
On Friday, the inaugural award was given to Dr. Safiya Noble, who Meghan called a “visionary.”
The awards ceremony aired live on BET in Los Angeles with some talent appearing in person while others watched virtually. There was no in-person audience.
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A deserted street is seen after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 26, 2022.
(REUTERS/Umit Bektas)
On Thursday, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex posted a statement on their Archewell website that read, “WE STAND WITH…
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