The philanthropic commitment of Stevie Wonder will soon be welcomed.

The artist will receive an Icon Award from the Legal Defense Fund in honor of the support he has shown towards minorities throughout his career.

"Stevie Wonder will be recognized for his tireless work and illustrious career spanning more than half a century that embodies the values ​​of the LDF and demonstrates his commitment to exposing the barriers faced by African Americans and other marginalized communities," can we read in a press release relayed by Billboard.

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In addition to Stevie Wonder, this evening will also be an opportunity to reward journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones who will receive a Spirit of Justice Award.

For her part, the outgoing president of the foundation Sherrilyn Ifill will be honored with a Thurgood Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award.

Finally, guests will have the pleasure of hearing video messages recorded by Michelle Obama and former NFL football player Colin Kaepernick, as well as attending two performances by the Harlem Dance Theater troupe.

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Stevie Wonder is committed to protecting the right to vote of minorities in the United States

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