Viola Davis is set to receive the Chairman's Award at this year's NAACP Image Awards.
The Chairman's Award honors individuals who "excel in public service and leverage their unique platforms to ignite and drive meaningful change.
" Davis has previously partnered with multiple programs to help end childhood hunger in the U.S., worked to promote social justice issues and more.
She succeeds last year's Chairman's Award honoree, former Vice President Kamala Harris. The NAACP Image Awards air on February 28th on BET.
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