JANELLE MONNAE
On the anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, it seems appropriate
to honor singer-songwriter, rapper, fashion icon and actor, Janelle Monnae,
whose songs provide a soundtrack for dance clubs everywhere. Monnae
has received 8 Grammy nominations, won a Screen Actor’s Guild Award
and an Emmy Award. Her message as a non-binary person emphasizes the
freedom in one’s being authentic self. Her latest project is her nonprofit, Fem
the Future, the mission of which is to create opportunities for under-resourced
girls and non-binary youth in music, the arts and education.
“Visibility is important for the next generation to see; like, ‘I have
community, I have people putting in real effort to make sure that I’m seen,
that I’m heard, that I’m present.” Janelle Monae
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