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Rep. Maxine Waters received a standing ovation before presenting the “Best Fight Against the System” award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards Sunday night.
The California Democrat joined “Black-ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross onstage at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to present MTV’s award honoring social justice activism.
“Thank you. Thank you for your work,” Ms. Ross told Ms. Waters. “Thank you for your voice and how you use it, and thank you for being an extraordinary example for all of us, especially in these times.”
“Artists, actors, singers and citizens have a unique opportunity — the ability to speak out and inspire change,” Ms. Waters said while presenting the award.
“Each of these stories pushes back against the bullies and uses their platform to inspire us all,” the Democrat said to a round of applause.