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Advocate for Women's Rights at Essence Festival
John Legend delivered a speech at the 2017 Essence Festival, where he openly advocated for women's rights. In his speech, he stated the importance of gender equality and spoke about the need for equal pay, reproductive rights, and empowerment of women in all aspects of life. His speech at the Essence Festival showcased his strong beliefs in women's rights and equality. -
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Donated to Time's Up
The couple contributed $200,000 to the GoFundMe campaign associated with the movement aimed at creating a legal fund for individuals who have experienced workplace sexual harassment, assault, or abuse. The Time's Up initiative stands for solidarity with women and victims of sexual harassment and abuse. Donations provide financial resources to advocacy organizations or causes. These funds can be used to support various initiatives. -
John Legend praises the #MeToo movement
John Legend publicly expressed support for the #MeToo movement, advocating for the rights and voices of survivors of sexual harassment and assault. By supporting a movement with the goal to empower women and address issues of gender-based violence, this event showed John Legend's dedication to gender equality. It has improved his comprehension of the difficulties women face and improved his commitment to be an advocate for change. -
Legend releases "Preach" song
John Legend released the song "Preach," which touched on various social issues, including gender equality, and highlighted the experiences of women of color. The event demonstrated John Legend's dedication to using his talents to spread awareness of gender equality. By utilizing his music and influence speaks out on issues affecting women and underrepresented groups. -
References in order
-https://www.essence.com/festival/2017-essence-festival/john-legend-womens-rights/
-https://time.com/5122348/chrissy-teigen-john-legend-olympic-gymnasts/
-https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/09/john-legend-praises-the-metoo-movements-impact-as-a-welcome-change.html
-https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/john-legend-preach-video-8498661/