Professor Mahmood Mamdani has been chosen as the recipient of the 2026 Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Vanguard Award.
The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Vanguard Award is bestowed annually upon individuals who have made significant contributions to social justice and human rights. Since its inception, Vanguard Hall of Fame honorees include Angela Y. Davis, Spike Lee, Ben Crump Esq, Joy A. Reid, Amy Goodman, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, Sunny Hostin, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Fredricka Newton, Marcia Sells, Arian Simone, and U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett.