Recognized activist and activist, Beyoncé naturally received the “humanitarian prize” during the BET Awards ceremony. She reminded the importance of voting and fighting for your rights in a poignant video.
Sunday, June 28, 2020 was held the annual BET Awards ceremony. The opportunity to celebrate the achievements of several personalities. Thus, in the list of award winners was Beyoncé alongside Assa Traore who received the “BET Global Good”. The 38-year-old singer won the “humanitarian prize” notably for her commitment through her campaign “BeyGood” which helps the poor, which raises awareness and frees up speech. She had the honor of being introduced and congratulated by Michelle Obama who expressed her all her love and admiration. “You make me so proud, and I love you,” she said.
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In a video of thanks for her victory, Beyoncé spoke and called on the people to stand up and go to vote. “I want to dedicate this award to all my brothers there, to all my sisters who inspire, walk and fight for change. Your voices are heard and you prove to our ancestors that their struggles were not in vain. Now we have one more thing to do to honor our true power and that is to vote. ” It then encourages action to destroy the system which it describes as “racist and unequal”. “We have to vote as if our lives depended on it, because it is. Be the change you want to see, ”she concluded before thanking her audience deeply.
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“Our voices have power”
The interpreter of “Halo” also shared on Instagram a letter written by his mother, Tina Knowles, proposing a bill to senators in the country to guarantee everyone’s vote during this election period. While recalling the tragedies that have taken place in recent times, she partners with the foundation “Mothers of the Movement” which brings together certain women whose African-American children have been killed by the police.
“But even now, when we feel despair and exhaustion, we remember an essential truth: our voices have power,” wrote the American fashion designer. Beyoncé, Kerry Washington, Michelle Williams and many others signed the letter. “This bill would provide funds to protect our vote during the electoral cycle,” said Beyoncé.
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