The ACLU of Southern California surprised guests Sunday night by honoring Christine Blasey Ford with the Roger Baldwin Courage Award
The ACLU of Southern California surprised guests at its annual Bill of Rights Dinner Sunday night by honoring Christine Blasey Ford with the Roger Baldwin Courage Award.
She said she found courage in the example of Anita Hill — who came forward in 1991 with similar allegations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas during his nomination process — and that she continues to be inspired by the work of the ACLU and those involved with the organization.After her acceptance speech, Ford was approached by many attendees hoping to get a few words with her, including songwriter Diane Warren.after meeting Ford and posing for a photo.
Also honored were actress and author Judy Balaban , songwriter Justin Tranter, and actor Don Cheadle. “I believe that in these very dark times, in these divisive times, that simply being joyful is an act of resistance,” they said. “As a queer, gender nonconforming person, waking up to this administration attacking my community and many other marginalized communities at every turn has not made the last few years easy. They can try to take my rights, but they can’t take my fucking joy.”
“When I shared with my father my version of the Pledge of Allegiance, he nodded. He was understanding,” Cheadle told the crowd. “Then, he quietly said, ‘You know, sometimes you express what you hope for the world, rather than what it is. Speak for what you will work for.’”
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