Prince Harry and Meghan Markle glowed on the red carpet as they attended the 2022 Ripple of Hope Award Gala on Tuesday night in New York City. The couple were honoured with the Ripple of Hope Award by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organisation for speaking about racism in British Royal Family and their philanthropic work through their Archwell Foundation.&nbsp; 
 
The couple's appearance was important as it happened amid controversies around their upcoming Netflix documentary.&nbsp; 
 
Markle was seen in an off-the-shoulder white dress as she held Harry's hand as they made their way through the crowd into the gala. Harry was dressed in a black suit with a skinny black tie as he held an umbrella and guided Markle into the venue. 
 
The Ripple of Hope Award has been given out to numerous leaders for the last 50 years. The award is given to those leaders in "government, business, advocacy, and entertainment" who have committed to "social change." 
 
"At the helm of major corporations, this year's laureates have prioritized equity, inclusivity, and sustainability in the workplace and the world," the organisation's website state.&nbsp;

Harry and Markle were picked to receive the award this year in "recognition of their work on racial justice, mental health, and other social impact initiatives through their Archewell Foundation." 
 
"When The Duke and Duchess accepted our award laureate invitation back in March, we were thrilled. The couple has always stood out for their willingness to speak up and change the narrative on racial justice and mental health around the world," Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Robert F Kennedy's daughter, said in a statement.

She continued, "They embody the type of moral courage that my father once called the 'one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world that yields most painfully to change.'"

The event was emceed by Alec Baldwin who made a rare public appearance following the tragic incident on the sets of 'Rust' in 2021.&nbsp; 
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle glowed on the red carpet as they attended the 2022 Ripple of Hope Award Gala on Tuesday night in New York City. The couple were honoured with the Ripple of Hope Award by the Robert F.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle glowed on the red carpet as they attended the 2022 Ripple of Hope Award Gala on Tuesday night in New York City. The couple were honoured with the Ripple of Hope Award by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organisation for speaking about racism in British Royal Family and their philanthropic work through their Archwell Foundation. The couple's appearance was important as it happened amid controversies around their upcoming Netflix documentary. Markle was seen in an off-the-shoulder white dress as she held Harry's hand as they made their way through the crowd into the gala. Harry was dressed in a black suit with a skinny black tie as he held an umbrella and guided Markle into the venue. The Ripple of Hope Award has been given out to numerous leaders for the last 50 years. The award is given to those leaders in "government, business, advocacy, and entertainment" who have committed to "social change." "At the helm of major corporations, this year's laureates have prioritized equity, inclusivity, and sustainability in the workplace and the world," the organisation's website state. Harry and Markle were picked to receive the award this year in "recognition of their work on racial justice, mental health, and other social impact initiatives through their Archewell Foundation." "When The Duke and Duchess accepted our award laureate invitation back in March, we were thrilled. The couple has always stood out for their willingness to speak up and change the narrative on racial justice and mental health around the world," Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Robert F Kennedy's daughter, said in a statement. She continued, "They embody the type of moral courage that my father once called the 'one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world that yields most painfully to change.'" The event was emceed by Alec Baldwin who made a rare public appearance following the tragic incident on the sets of 'Rust' in 2021.

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'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling is returning the Ripple of Hope award. The award was given to her last year by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights organization. The move comes after, &nbsp;Robert F Kennedy, the president of the organization criticized her recent comments on the transgender community.

The award is given to the people who have shown a commitment to a social change. Last year, the award was presented to Rowling for her work with children charity.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/harry-potter-fan-sites-step-back-from-jk-rowling-over-transgender-views-310369" hreflang="en">Harry Potter fan sites step back from JK Rowling over transgender views</a> 
 
By publicly putting her statement and expressing her disappointment Rowling wrote on her website, "The statement incorrectly implied that I was transphobic and that I am responsible for harm to trans people."&nbsp; 
 
"As a longstanding donor to LGBT charities and a supporter of trans people's right to live free of persecution, I absolutely refute the accusation that I hate trans people or wish them ill, or that standing up for the rights of women is wrong, discriminatory, or incites harm or violence to the trans community."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/rupert-grint-on-jk-rowlings-gender-comments-trans-women-are-women-trans-men-are-men-306092" hreflang="en">Rupert Grint on JK Rowling's gender comments: 'Trans women are women. Trans men are men'</a> 
 
"In solidarity with those who have contacted me but who are struggling to make their voices heard, and because of the very serious conflict of views between myself and RFKHR, I feel I have no option but to return the Ripple of Hope Award bestowed upon me last year. &nbsp;I am deeply saddened that RFKHR has felt compelled to adopt this stance, but no award or honor, no matter my admiration for the person for whom it was named, means so much to me that I would forfeit the right to follow the dictates of my own conscience." 
 
In a series of tweets in June, Rowling said she supported trans rights but did not believe in ''erasing' the concept of biological sex, '' If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It doesn’t hate to speak the truth''. She tweeted.&nbsp;

'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling is returning the Ripple of Hope award. The award was given to her last year by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights organization. The move comes after, Robert F Kennedy, the president of the organization criticized her recent comments on the transgender community.

'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling is returning the Ripple of Hope award. The award was given to her last year by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights organization. The move comes after, Robert F Kennedy, the president of the organization criticized her recent comments on the transgender community. The award is given to the people who have shown a commitment to a social change. Last year, the award was presented to Rowling for her work with children charity. Also read: Harry Potter fan sites step back from JK Rowling over transgender views By publicly putting her statement and expressing her disappointment Rowling wrote on her website, "The statement incorrectly implied that I was transphobic and that I am responsible for harm to trans people." "As a longstanding donor to LGBT charities and a supporter of trans people's right to live free of persecution, I absolutely refute the accusation that I hate trans people or wish them ill, or that standing up for the rights of women is wrong, discriminatory, or incites harm or violence to the trans community." Also read: Rupert Grint on JK Rowling's gender comments: 'Trans women are women. Trans men are men' "In solidarity with those who have contacted me but who are struggling to make their voices heard, and because of the very serious conflict of views between myself and RFKHR, I feel I have no option but to return the Ripple of Hope Award bestowed upon me last year. I am deeply saddened that RFKHR has felt compelled to adopt this stance, but no award or honor, no matter my admiration for the person for whom it was named, means so much to me that I would forfeit the right to follow the dictates of my own conscience." In a series of tweets in June, Rowling said she supported trans rights but did not believe in ''erasing' the concept of biological sex, '' If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It doesn’t hate to speak the truth''. She tweeted.

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