Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOn United Nations Human Rights Day (December 10), singer-songwriter-activist John Legend has been named recipient of the High Note Global Prize for social justice, presented by United Nations Human Rights, Partner of the High Note Global Initiative, and David Clark Cause, the organizations announced.The annual High Note Global Prize honors and celebrates recording artists for outstanding, lifelong achievement using their music and unique platform to promote social justice worldwide.In his acceptance speech released via video by the High Note Global Initiative, Legend says:“I am both proud and humbled to thank you for this honor.
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