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Delroy Lindo addresses racial slur aimed at him and Michael B. Jordan
Summary
Delroy Lindo thanked supporters at the NAACP Image Awards after a racial slur was directed at him and Michael B. Jordan during the BAFTAs, and the BAFTAs, the BBC and the person involved have issued apologies while citing Tourette's-related symptoms.
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Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan appeared at the NAACP Image Awards after a racial slur was directed at them during the BAFTAs. This was their first public appearance since the BAFTAs broadcast. Lindo publicly thanked people for their support and described the response as meaningful.
Current facts:
- Delroy Lindo spoke at the NAACP Image Awards and expressed gratitude for the support shown after the BAFTAs episode.
- Michael B. Jordan accepted awards that night and spoke about unity and pride; he did not address the BAFTAs remark on-air.
- John Davidson has said the outburst was a symptom of Tourette's with coprolalia and has apologized for the remark.
- The BAFTAs and the BBC issued apologies for the situation and for airing the remark in the delayed broadcast.
Summary:
The episode prompted public apologies and visible support for Lindo and Jordan at the NAACP Image Awards. Undetermined at this time.
