Led by civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, the Equal Justice Now Awards recognizes the trailblazers whose impactful contributions to society have propelled the movement for justice and equality in the United States throughout the past year.
Equal Justice Now, led by Attorney Benjamin Crump, will hold its annual awards ceremony on Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m., at Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel, 5855 W. Century Blvd., in L.A.
Hordes of protestors have taken to streets all across the U.S. proclaiming that “Black lives matter” in wake of the death of George Floyd. Videos show that the Black Minneapolis man died after being pinned down beneath three police officers for several minutes.
Support for police and criminal justice reform have made recent headlines but, for Equal Justice Now’s Co-founder Tony Smith and national spokesperson Attorney Benjamin Crump, this fight has been long awaited.
Social advocacy group Equal Justice Now recently collaborated with Attorney Benjamin Crump to hold its 1st Annual Benjamin Crump Equal Justice Now Awards, honoring those who’ve committed their lives to social justice advocacy and equal rights for the marginalized.