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Regina Hall Honors Jordan, Lindo Amid BAFTA Controversy

3/1/2026

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At the 2026 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Regina Hall honored Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, who faced a racial slur at the BAFTAs, with a standing ovation.
Hall criticized the BAFTA broadcast for not editing the moment and praised Jordan and Lindo's dignity.
Deon Cole and Quinta Brunson expressed support for Jordan and Lindo, reinforcing the awards' role as a cultural homecoming that uplifts Black talent.

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At the 2026 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Regina Hall honored Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, who faced a racial slur at the BAFTAs, with a standing ovation.
Hall criticized the BAFTA broadcast for not editing the moment and praised Jordan and Lindo's dignity.
Deon Cole and Quinta Brunson expressed support for Jordan and Lindo, reinforcing the awards' role as a cultural homecoming that uplifts Black talent.