Lizzo Kicks Off 5th Annual Juneteenth Giveback Highlighting Activists and Community Organizations
LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2024 (EntertainmentInterviews.com) - Multi-Grammy and Emmy award-winning artist Lizzo has announced the commencement of her fifth annual Juneteenth Giveback, an initiative dedicated to honoring the legacy of Juneteenth and promoting ongoing efforts toward freedom and equality. The event will include a series of impactful initiatives and conversations aimed at supporting Black-centered grassroots organizations and marginalized communities.
Lizzo’s Juneteenth Giveback, which began in 2020, has become an annual tradition that highlights community organizations and addresses systemic inequalities affecting Black women, LGBTQIA+ youth, and healthcare workers. This year’s theme focuses on the intersectionality of liberation, featuring conversations with activists and highlighting critical organizations.
"I'm so proud to announce the 5th year of my annual Juneteenth Giveback," said Lizzo. "Each year I aim to support and shine a light on the work of Black-centered grassroots organizations and movements. This year, we're talking about the Intersectionality of Liberation. We'll have uplifting conversations with incredible Black reproductive health activists, LGBTQ+ heroes, and the powerful women addressing the houseless crises, to promising young environmentalist leaders. We take the time to honor and thank these organizers who remind us that activism can be a life's work."
The 2024 Juneteenth Giveback will feature several key events:
June 19: Lizzo will host an “In Conversation” session with Kara James, a Planned Parenthood clinician, discussing the intersections of Black women's health, reproductive justice, and community health.
June 20: Lizzo will engage with Atlantis Narcisse, founder of Save Our Sisters United, Inc., and youth environmental activist Mari Copeny, also known as Little Miss Flint, in a discussion about their advocacy work and the importance of community involvement.
June 21: Lizzo will converse with Shirley Raines, CEO of Beauty 2 The Streetz, about providing support and resources to underserved communities. Additionally, Lizzo will provide an update on the "Sasha Be Flooting" Scholarship, which supports a student at the University of Houston Moores School of Music.
The event aims to highlight the work of several key figures:
Kara James: A nurse practitioner at Planned Parenthood, James founded the Planned Parenthood Black Health Initiative to focus on education, preventative care, and community support for Black women.
Atlantis Narcisse: Founder of Save Our Sisters United, Inc., Narcisse is committed to protecting and empowering Black Trans and Cis women and fostering unity.
Mari Copeny: Known as Little Miss Flint, Copeny is a 16-year-old environmental activist advocating for clean water since the Flint water crisis.
Shirley Raines: Founder and CEO of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a non-profit providing support to the homeless and offering services to restore self-worth and dignity.
University of Houston "Sasha Be Flooting" Scholarship: A $50,000 scholarship announced last year by Lizzo to support students at the University of Houston Moores School of Music.
For more information about the initiatives and to support the featured causes, visit lizzolovesyou.com.
Source: Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. via PR Newswire