Alec Baldwin makes his first public appearance since the fatal shooting on the set of the Western film 'Rust,' hosting the annual Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope gala in midtown Manhattan.
The shooting is under investigation. In an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos that aired last week,The RFK gala, which recognizes public figures who are dedicated to social change, presented a Ripple of Hope award to Stacey Abrams, the voting rights activistThe other honorees were Amanda Gorman, the young poet who spoke at President Joe Biden’s inauguration; José E.
“Whether your talents are in the spoken word or in social responsibility, in building coalitions or in leading corporations, you have inspired our nation with your vision of who we are and what we can be, much like Robert F. Kennedy himself,” Harris said in a recorded video. The gala’s special guests included musician Aloe Blacc, historian Douglas Brinkley, actor Richard Kind and members of the extended Kennedy family.
Previous winners of the Ripple of Hope Award include Biden, former President Barack Obama, Apple chief Tim Cook, football player and activist Colin Kaepernick and actor George Clooney. Thursday’s event was attended by more than 700 people, all of whom were required to show proof of vaccination and negative Covid test results.
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