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29-03-2025
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NEWS OF THE WEEK: Janelle Monáe denounces 'bully' Trump while accepting Equality Award
The Make Me Feel singer made a politically charged speech when she took to the stage at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles during a dinner for the LGBTQ+ advocacy group on Saturday. Accepting the organisation's Equality Award, Janelle said, "Bullies only win when we let them think they can. Here's the truth, bullying doesn't stop when we grow up. It doesn't end when we leave school. It just gets bigger. It rebrands itself. The bully gets elected president." According to Variety, the Glass Onion actress stopped short of saying Trump's name but it was clear who she was referring to.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
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Janelle Monáe asks crowd if they are ready to fight back against 'bully' Trump
Actress and singer Janelle Monáe called out Republicans, warning that people like herself will "challenge" President Donald Trump like a schoolyard bully. Monáe received the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Equality Award in Los Angeles over the weekend. During her speech to the LGBTQ organization, she touted how she has used her art to create "safe spaces" for marginalized people, and gave her rationale for doing so. She shared an anecdote about being bullied at school until she challenged her bully to a fight. When her bully eventually backed down from the confrontation, Monáe said from that point onward, she took to heart that "bullies only win when we let them think they can." Janelle Monae Disses Nelly's Trump Inauguration Performance At Grammy's Afterparty: 'You Sold Out!' Monáe, who is an outspoken progressive, argued Trump and Republicans are acting like bullies in multiple ways. "Because here's the truth, bullying doesn't stop when we grow up. It doesn't end when we leave school, it just gets bigger. It re-brands itself," she said. "The bully gets elected president. The bully writes laws and links with other bullies, and the bullying is now happening through legislation, and right now we are watching those bullies link up and come for our communities." Read On The Fox News App "I'm proud to be in the LGBTQIA+ community, as pansexual, as non-binary, and I'm proud to come from a working-class community. I'm proud to come from a Black community," she said. "So it's infuriating watching them try to take away our human rights, erase our identities, strip away our healthcare, roll back our reproductive freedom, attack our voting rights, pollute our air and water, and eliminate federal jobs. Jobs that so many families, including my own sister, depend on." Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture She praised service workers and immigrants, adding that our world would crumble without them. "Instead of being paid with dignity and respect, we've watched them be bullied by the very system that couldn't last a day without them. We are nothing without you," she said. She also praised the hosting organization for its work, declaring, "I am thankful the HRC has been fighting back fearlessly, relentlessly, challenging the evil giants, the bullies, the ones who want to stomp down on us, tease us, erase us, tire us out till we have no fight left." Monáe rallied the crowd, asking them if they were ready to unite with society's underdogs to start "getting scrappy and fighting back." "Let's make it clear we will challenge the giant," Monáe said as she ended her article source: Janelle Monáe asks crowd if they are ready to fight back against 'bully' Trump
Fox News
28-03-2025
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Janelle Monáe asks crowd if they are ready to fight back against 'bully' Trump
Actress and singer Janelle Monáe called out Republicans, warning that people like herself will "challenge" President Donald Trump like a schoolyard bully. Monáe received the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Equality Award in Los Angeles over the weekend. During her speech to the LGBTQ organization, she touted how she has used her art to create "safe spaces" for marginalized people, and gave her rationale for doing so. She shared an anecdote about being bullied at school until she challenged her bully to a fight. When her bully eventually backed down from the confrontation, Monáe said from that point onward, she took to heart that "bullies only win when we let them think they can." Monáe, who is an outspoken progressive, argued Trump and Republicans are acting like bullies in multiple ways. "Because here's the truth, bullying doesn't stop when we grow up. It doesn't end when we leave school, it just gets bigger. It re-brands itself," she said. "The bully gets elected president. The bully writes laws and links with other bullies, and the bullying is now happening through legislation, and right now we are watching those bullies link up and come for our communities." "I'm proud to be in the LGBTQIA+ community, as pansexual, as non-binary, and I'm proud to come from a working-class community. I'm proud to come from a Black community," she said. "So it's infuriating watching them try to take away our human rights, erase our identities, strip away our healthcare, roll back our reproductive freedom, attack our voting rights, pollute our air and water, and eliminate federal jobs. Jobs that so many families, including my own sister, depend on." She praised service workers and immigrants, adding that our world would crumble without them. "Instead of being paid with dignity and respect, we've watched them be bullied by the very system that couldn't last a day without them. We are nothing without you," she said. She also praised the hosting organization for its work, declaring, "I am thankful the HRC has been fighting back fearlessly, relentlessly, challenging the evil giants, the bullies, the ones who want to stomp down on us, tease us, erase us, tire us out till we have no fight left." Monáe rallied the crowd, asking them if they were ready to unite with society's underdogs to start "getting scrappy and fighting back." "Let's make it clear we will challenge the giant," Monáe said as she ended her speech.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
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Janelle Monáe Receives Equality Award in Glossy Black Platform Mary Janes at Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Dinner in Los Angeles
Janelle Monáe graced the blue carpet at the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Los Angeles Dinner honoring Ashley Park and Hannah Einbinder at Fairmont Century Plaza yesterday in Los Angeles. Beyond Monáe, notable attendees included Crystal Methyd, Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Maggie Grace and David Archuleta, among others. During the star-studded event, the 'Cold War' singer received the Equality Award for 'unapologetically embracing their authenticity and opening doors for other LGBTQ+ artists in the music industry,' which was presented to her by fellow singer Dreamer Isioma. Monáe lifted herself to new heights in a pair of platform Mary Janes. The chosen silhouette featured glossy black patent leather uppers that transitioned into rounded toes and lofty platform soles. More from Footwear News Dakota Fanning Does All Gold With Platform Cap-toe Mary Jane Shoes for Chanel's Fall 2025 Show in Paris Millie Bobby Brown Sticks With Retro in Print Mini Skirt and Larroude's Black Mary Jane Platform Pump for 'Today' Show Thin but sturdy straps sat across the tops of the musician's feet, threaded through adjustable silver buckle closures that kept the shoes affixed to her feet. Sky-high block heels standing at around 5 to 6 inches in height finished out the set, creating the illusion of length and height. Monáe partnered her shiny footwear with black ankle-length socks featuring white ribbon accents that featured ties at the back that closed much like a corset. The 'Hidden Figures' star partnered her glossy footwear with an equally high-shine latex dress in shades of white, red and black. The garment was meant to mimic the look of traditional suiting and included structural shoulders, faux tie detailing and a short flouncy skirt. Buckle accents placed on the bodice mirrored the same detailing on her footwear. Monáe's shoe style is glamorous and sleek. The musician often pairs her red carpet outfits with heeled sandals, platform and pointed-toe pumps in colorful hues with striking accents from top brands including Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, Le Silla, Giuseppe Zanotti and Christian Louboutin. Off-duty, she can also be seen in slip-on Oxford loafers, heeled boots and Converse and L.A.M.B. sneakers. Launch Gallery: Janelle Monae's Best Androgynous Looks Best of Footwear News Meagan Good's Red Carpet Shoe Style Transformation Through The Years Zoe Saldaña's Shoe Style Through the Years [PHOTOS] Mikey Madison's Elegant Red Carpet Shoe Style [PHOTOS]
