RBG Leadership Award Ceremony Canceled Amid Controversy
The decision to honor Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch with the award named after the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg faced backlash from her family and past recipients.
- The Opperman Foundation cancels the RBG Leadership Award ceremony after backlash from Ruth Bader Ginsburg's family and criticism from Barbra Streisand.
- Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch were among the controversial honorees set to receive the award, leading to widespread criticism.
- Ginsburg's family and past award recipients condemned the choice of honorees, stating they do not reflect the values RBG stood for.
- The award, initially aimed at honoring women, changed to include men this year, sparking further controversy.
- The foundation announced it would reconsider its mission and the future of the award in light of the backlash.