Hosted by Seth Meyers, the fifth annual Diamond Ball will also see performances by Pharrell and DJ Khaled. Mia Mottley, who became the first female leader of Barbados’ Labour Party, and activist Shaun King, who recently relaunched a publication by Frederick Douglass titled The North Star and has faced criticism for allegedly misappropriating funds in his activism, will receive awards.
King has been accused of misappropriating funds and for allegedly fabricating a racial motive around a Houston shooting.
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The purpose of the diamond ball is to acknowledge black activist that have done so much outstanding work for their community. it is inspiring that rihanna chooses to honor these activist. Despite her lack of awareness of shaun king’s antics, her intentions for the ball are pure.
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