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Solange receives inaugural Lena Horne Prize

08.07.2020 - 23:02

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On Friday night, Solange accepted the first-ever Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact at the Town Hall in New York City.

The award — named for entertainer and activist Lena Horne — spotlights those demonstrating excellence at the intersection of arts and activism.

During her acceptance speech, Solange paid tribute to Horne’s legacy and touched on how Horne’s role in The Wiz inspired her from a young age, as it was the first time she saw someone that looked like her on-screen.

Read Next: Governors Ball drops 2020 lineup feat. Missy Elliott, Solange, Tame Impala Additionally, Solange revealed that she would be giving the $100,000 prize to the Houston, TX-based nonprofit Project Row Houses, which aims to empower

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