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John Legend as a Feminist
[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopmusic/9956410/John-Legend-All-men-should-be-feminists.html]
Legend performed at a concert named The Sound of Change to raise money and guide attention towards Chime for Change, which is a charity for the betterment of women's lives internationally. Legend says, "All men should be feminists. If men care about women's rights the world will be a better place."
This is important because it shows that Legend has known the impact women have. -
Passing Down Gender Equality
[https://www.wmagazine.com/story/john-legend-gender-equality-chrissy-teigen] [https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/John-Legend-Cutest-Pictures-Daughter-Luna-42853043] (picture)
Legend spoke up about the importance of standing behind those people who are coming forward about the accusations towards Weinstein and other males in the spotlight. He also wants his daughter to be her own person and not fall into the typical norms of how a girl should dress.
Supporting survivors is crucial for change! -
Stinky Booty Duty
[https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/john-legend-adam-levine-super-bowl-ad/] (video included)
Historically and stereotypically, women are thought to be the main person in charge of the child-rearing chores. John Legend and Adam Levine collided to make a commercial titled "Stinky Booty Duty" to exhibit that fathers can also do the child-rearing chores, including changing diapers.
This is empowering due to child-rearing roles still being a constant stereotype for women, men can do it too! -
Freedom Award
[https://www.newyorkminutemag.com/john-legend-feminist/]
Legend was recognized by the National Civil Right Museum when receiving the Freedom Award. He won this award due to his help fighting for gender equality. During these times, he advocated for sexual abuse survivors and takes part of the women's advocacy groups.
This is important because he should be recognized for all the work he's done to support and advocate for not just survivors, but women's rights in general.