Fight the Power: Celebrity Activists Who Say It Loud

Lizzo, Kerry Washington, Kendrick Lamar and others who fight for justice.

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042523-celebs-john-legend.jpgOprah Winfrey  - Media mogul Oprah Winfrey's activism extends to the realm of politics, having been a key supporter helping to get President Obama elected in 2008 and, most recently, campaigning for Stacey Abrams who is running for governor of Georgia.  (Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Chopard)

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As Tennessee is trying to ban drag queens, Lizzo brought out 20 drag queens on stage at her concert in Knoxville Tennessee. According to CBS News, Lizzo said she was told to cancel her show but refused and decided to make a statement, "In light of recent and tragic events, I was told by people on the internet, 'Cancel your shows in Tennessee. Don't go to Tennessee." Their reason was valid, but why would I not come to the people who need to hear this message the most? The people who need to feel this release the most?"

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