From the hands of a Puerto Rican Kany GarciaColombian singer Shakira was recognized as an ‘Agent of Change’ at the twentieth edition Awards for young people. A few minutes before, the artist was already there awarded in eight categories, including Best Song for My Ex and Best Urban Pop Collaboration, now it was his turn to praise his work with the community, through Barefoot Skin Foundation.

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As it could not be otherwise, the artist gave a heartfelt speech that spoke about the realities that some people with low economic opportunities go through. “There are places where people who are born poor die poor, because few of them have the opportunity to get a quality education. Places where, although it’s still hard to believe, people are discriminated against because of their sexual orientation, skin color and social class.” he said, while his sons Milan and Saša listened intently from the first position.

Shakira attended Premios Juventud with her two children.

He immediately remembered when his son Milan told him about a classmate who wanted to change the color of his skin in order to feel included. “Today, when Milan and Saša are here with me, which is a great joy for me, I want my kids to understand that you don’t have to be a female pop star to be a change maker, You don’t have to have a foundation, you don’t have to be a politician or hold a powerful position or be famous or rich, To be an agent of change, you just have to distinguish between good and bad.” expressed by the artist.

Shakira waves after arriving at the Premios Juventud Media Center, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, in San Juan (Puerto Rico). Photo: EFE

“You have to believe that it’s possible to change things and not let anyone tell you otherwise, that’s power. And you, young people, have that power.”he added.

The artist won a total of eight awards, including: best female album, the best song for my ex Girl Power, Best Urban Pop Collaboration, Best Urban Song, Social Dance Challenge and Tropical Mix. (AND)