Mary J. Blige & Robert De Niro Get Honored at NAN's Keepers Of The Dream Gala!

Mary J. Blige hits the podium to give a speech at the NAN (National Action Network) Keepers Of The Dream Awards Gala & Reception held at the Sheraton Times Square on Wednesday (April 3) in New York City.

The 48-year-old actress-singer was honored by The Reverend Al Sharpton alongside Robert De Niro at the event hosted by Anthony Anderson.

“Thank you @real_sharpton & @nationalactionnetwork for the Entertainment Award tonight,” Mary captioned with her Instagram post. “I am so grateful! 💛💛”

National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, criminal record, economic status, gender, gender expression, or sexuality.

FYI: Mary is wearing Yvan Tufenkjian rings.