Delroy Lindo will receive recognition from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund at its 38th National Equal Justice Awards Dinner on May 14 in New York City. The actor joins Gabrielle Kirk McDonald and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as honorees at the annual gala.
Leslie Odom, Jr. will host the evening, which features performances by jazz vocalist Samara Joy and guitarist Brandon "Taz" Niederauer. The Legal Defense Fund created the National Equal Justice Awards Dinner to celebrate individuals and organizations advancing civil rights and social justice.
Lindo's career spans film, television, and theater. He earned critical acclaim for roles in "Da 5 Bloods," "Concrete Cowboy," and the television series "Godfather of Harlem." His stage work includes performances in major Broadway productions. The honor recognizes his contributions both on screen and off.
McDonald served as a judge on the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, becoming the tribunal's first woman president. Her legal career focused on international law and human rights advocacy.
Delta Sigma Theta, a historically Black sorority founded in 1913, operates community outreach programs across education, health, and social justice initiatives. The organization's national membership includes prominent women in law, medicine, academia, and business.
The Legal Defense Fund, established in 1940, operates as the litigation arm of the NAACP. The organization funds legal challenges to discriminatory laws and policies. The annual dinner serves as the fund's primary fundraising event, drawing corporate sponsors and philanthropists committed to equality.
Previous honorees at NEJAD include prominent civil rights attorneys, judges, and activists. The event typically raises millions for the fund's legal work.