In response to the historic overturning of Roe v Wade, US artist Lizzo has emerged as a passionate advocate for women’s rights, pledging a substantial $1 million donation to Planned Parenthood, a prominent women’s healthcare organization. The landmark ruling stripped American women of their constitutional right to abortion, affecting an estimated 36 million women of reproductive age in the US.
Taking to various social media platforms, the 34-year-old singer, known for her empowering messages, announced her commitment to donate $500,000 from her tour earnings to Planned Parenthood and similar non-profit organizations. Notably, Live Nation joined her initiative by agreeing to match her pledge, resulting in a million-dollar contribution towards Planned Parenthood and abortion funds.
Encouraging others to take action, Lizzo directed her followers to her fundraising website, lizzolovesyou.com, where she not only supports causes like Juneteenth but also facilitates ongoing fundraising efforts. Her call to action extended beyond financial contributions, as she urged supporters of pro-choice abortion rights to sign the Bans of Our Bodies petition initiated by Planned Parenthood. Additionally, she emphasized the importance of volunteering and underscored that her commitment to the cause was just the beginning of the action she aspires to take in ensuring safe family planning and bodily autonomy.
Lizzo’s advocacy echoes the sentiments of other musicians who condemned the decision at Glastonbury’s opening night. American acts like Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers, speaking just hours after the news broke, referred to it as “one of the darkest days” in American history. Lizzo’s substantial donation and call for collective action underscore her commitment to creating meaningful change and championing the rights of women in the wake of this pivotal legal reversal.
source: joe.ie
