Who were the activists that Lizzo brought to the People’s Choice Awards?

rap singer lizzo was recognized with the award The People Champion at the gala of the People’s Choice Awards, which was held last night in California, United States. This recognition, the main award, is given to artists who leave their mark both professionally and humanly, marking history.

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This is how the versatile artist was honored with this award, for her “commitment to breaking barriers and empowering others to use their own voices to generate change.”

The delivery of this award had its special and memorable touch, since the person who gave it to him was his mother Shari Johnson-Jefferson. “When I think of Lizzo, the word champion comes to mind”Shari declared proudly.

“She is a champion for others, she strengthens you and is always on your side. You should know because I’m your mother. Melissa has always been herself, 100% and It has shown us that we don’t have to conform to anyone’s standards in order to be happy, creative, and worthy. I know that Lizzo has literally saved lives. No one deserves this honor more and I am very proud of her,” she highlighted.

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The moment became even more iconic when the singer decided to receive her award along with a group of women activists, whom she invited on stage.

“I’m going to be honest, when I first heard about this award, I was on the fence about whether I should accept it because if I’m the champion of the people, I don’t need a trophy to champion the people.” confessed.

That is why he preferred to take advantage of this moment to “amplify the voices of the marginalized” and dedicated his award to these women, who from their spaces defend various social causes or human injustice.

“Make some noise for these people. These activists and the people I think are the ones who deserve the limelight.” said Lizzo, surrounded by about 17 women onstage.

“Flowers are for them”added Lizzo, Who else won the Song of the Year award with his theme About Damn Time.

Who were the activists?

The women who accompanied Lizzo on stage not only defend social, ecological or animal causes, some of them have also been collateral victims of various massacres in the United States.

Among the activists was Tamika Palmera mother who calls for justice for the murder of her daughter Breonna Taylor, at the hands of the police in 2020.

Was also Mari Copenywho is dedicated to raising awareness about the water crisis in Flint; Shirley Raines, a woman who works for the homeless in Los Angeles; Y Maggie Mireles Thomassister of eva mirelesthe teacher who died in the Uvalde, Texas shooting. (YO)