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justice-and-controversy1 year ago•2 min saved

"RBG Award Gala Canceled Amid Controversy Over Honorees"

The family of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has criticized the Opperman Foundation for awarding the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award to Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, Martha Stewart, Michael Milken, and Sylvester Stallone, stating that it goes against the original mission of the award and the values Ginsburg stood for. Barbra Streisand also expressed disapproval, and the foundation has canceled the upcoming event, indicating a reconsideration of its mission.

via Deadline|

#award-controversy #celebrity-recipients #justice-and-controversy

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"RBG Award Controversy: Martha Stewart to Receive Honor Amid Family Dissent"

The family of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has expressed disapproval after the Opperman Foundation, responsible for an award in her name, selected Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch as recipients, stating that it strays from her values. The foundation defended its choices, expanding the award to include men and women who have made significant contributions. The family and a former clerk of Ginsburg's have called for her name to be removed from the award, citing a betrayal of her legacy.

via CNN|

#award-controversy #elon-musk #opperman-foundation