women’s solidarity award

Vital Voices, a women's empowerment non-profit organization, has rescinded its Voices of Solidarity Award from actor Justin Baldoni following allegations made by his "It Ends With Us" co-star Blake Lively. The award, presented on December 9 in New York by comedian Hasan Minhaj, recognizes men who advocate for women and girls. Upon receiving it, Baldoni expressed his commitment to teaching young boys about vulnerability and empathy through an Instagram post. The organization withdrew the honor after Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department. The complaint alleges sexual harassment by Baldoni and a producer, followed by what she describes as a coordinated campaign to damage her reputation. Lively's filing details 30 specific demands made during a meeting, including script changes and personal conduct restrictions. Lively's legal document claims Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios employed a crisis manager who orchestrated […]