Lizzo leads 17 activists to receive their award at the People's Choice Awards

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Lizzo turned the People's Choice Awards into an advocacy platform by inviting 17 women 

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to the stage to speak about their various struggles for women's, trans, Native American, and other minority rights.

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The singer was honored with the 'The People Champion' award, which is given to artists who have not only left their mark on music, 

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film, and television, but are also working to mark history.

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“Lead with kindness, advocate for inclusion, and promote greater diversity and equity in the industry and beyond,” said Cassandra Tryon, 

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vice president of NBCUniversal, in the announcement.

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And when she walked in to give her acceptance speech, the 'About Damn Time' singer made it clear that

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this was true as she introduced a group of women she brought with her and talked about the great work they are doing in America.

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