Meghan Markle, Prince Harry pay tribute to Ukrainian people while accepting NAACP President's award

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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." Prince Harry (L) and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, accept the President's Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards Show at The Switch on Saturday, February 26, 2022 in Burbank, California. (Earl Gibson III/Shutterstock) Both talked about inspiring the next generation of activists through the NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award.