The singer’s annual initiative the ‘Juneteenth Giveback’ uplift unsung heroes, highlight critical organizations, and engage in powerful conversations.
BY JASMINE BROWLEY ·
Lizzo often espouses the power of community in her hit songs. This past Juneteenth, she’s doing her part to uplift Black women.
For the fifth consecutive year, thee multi-Grammy Award and Emmy award-winning artist held her annual Juneteenth Giveback, an initiative that acknowledges the continued fight for freedom and equality. As a part of the initiative this year, Lizzo provided an update on her $50,000 “Sasha Be Flooting” Scholarship for a student at the University of Houston.
“I’m so proud to announce the *5th year* of my annual Juneteenth Giveback,” she said in a statement. “Y’all know each year I aim to support and shine a light on the work of Black-centered grassroots organizations and movements.” She adds in a news release, “This year— we’re talking about the Intersectionality of Liberation. Where I’ll have uplifting conversations with incredible black reproductive health activists, LGBTQ+ heroes, The powerful women humanizing the houseless crises to promising young, environmentalist leaders. We take the time to honor and thank these organizers who remind us activism can be a life’s work.”
The celebration also featured a series of inspiring conversations including a one-on-one with Planned Parenthood Clinician Kara James, Save Our Sisters United and Little Miss Flint, environmental activist Mari Copeny.