Janelle Monáe HONORED With 2 Distinct Awards at Harvard College!



Photo credit: Lance Curry

Photo credit: Lance Curry

My girl Janelle Monáe was awarded the inaugural Women’s Center Award for Achievement in Arts and Media presented by The Women’s Center at Harvard College yesterday afternoon.

Check out the details below.

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Photo credit: Bex Kwan

The homie Janelle Monáe received 2 distinct awards from Harvard College from their premiere Women’s Center. Harvard College Women’s Center has this to say about why they chose Janelle Monáe,

“This award seeks to acknowledge a prominent performer who tackles questions of identity including sex, gender, and sexuality, in their performances. Throughout her career, Janelle Monáe has highlighted the important women in her life and inspired countless others to achieve excellence.

See photos below from the award ceremony, in which students interviewed Monáe on such topics as how her identity has shaped her experiences as a performer.

Photo credit: Bex Kwan

Photo credit: Bex Kwan
L-R: Keith Grubb (HCWC Program Coordinator), Janelle Monáe, Bridget Duffy (HCWC Administrative Coordinator)

Photo credit: Dr. Van Bailey L-R: N/A, Bridget Duffy, Jasmine Fernandez, Alexis Wilkinson, Janelle Monáe, Keith Grubb, Matthew Stolz, Ella Park-Chan, Ceylon Auguste-Nelson, Teresa Coda

Photo credit: Dr. Van Bailey
L-R: N/A, Bridget Duffy, Jasmine Fernandez, Alexis Wilkinson, Janelle Monáe, Keith Grubb, Matthew Stolz, Ella Park-Chan, Ceylon Auguste-Nelson, Teresa Coda

In addition, Janelle Monáe was also recognized as the 2014 Woman of the Year by the Black Men’s Forum at Harvard College. The award celebrates a trailblazing professional who has made remarkable contributions in their respective field. Past recipients include Phylicia Rashad and Jada Pinkett-Smith.

For more information on The Harvard College Women’s Center, visit their site here.




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