Chappelle's vicious anti-trans rhetoric hasn't stopped the long-running comedy show from repeatedly inviting him back.

The comedian, who received the President's Award, encouraged his fellow entertainers to feel "strong and inspired and not discouraged" amid a "very difficult time." He added, "We got a lot of work to ...

"Countless others have recognized him for his genius in comedy, but we're honoring him for his fearless social commentary," said NAACP president/CEO Derrick Johnson.