Award ceremony canceled after Ginsburg family calls honorees 'affront'

Award ceremony canceled after Ginsburg family calls honorees 'affront'

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The video discusses the controversy surrounding the cancellation of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as an honoree by the Dwight D Opperman Foundation. The Ginsburg family protested the selection of honorees, which included only one woman and several men with controversial backgrounds, such as Rupert Murdoch and Elon Musk. The foundation is considering discontinuing the award due to the backlash.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Ginsburg family disapprove of this year's honoree?

The honoree was not American.

The honoree was not a woman.

The honoree was considered an affront to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's values.

The honoree had a criminal record.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of the award created by the Dwight D Opperman Foundation?

To recognize accomplished men.

To honor individuals with financial success.

To celebrate media moguls.

To recognize accomplished women.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following individuals was NOT among the honorees selected by the Dwight D Opperman Foundation?

Rupert Murdoch

Elon Musk

Sylvester Stallone

Bill Gates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common factor among some of the honorees like Michael Milken and Martha Stewart?

They were both actors.

They were both billionaires.

They both served prison time for financial crimes.

They were both media moguls.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is the Opperman Foundation considering due to the controversy?

Adding more honorees.

Changing the selection criteria.

Discontinuing the award.

Apologizing to the Ginsburg family.