MTV EMAs Will Present Generation Change Award to Five ‘Fierce Females’ Fighting for Racial & Social Justice
MTV International is honoring five "fearless women" with the 2020 MTV EMA Generation Change Award for their work fighting for racial and social justice around the world. Leigh-Anne Pinnock of Little Mix will present the awards during the "pre-game show" leading up to the 2020 MTV EMAs on Nov. 8.
In addition to amplifying their stories on-air and on the brand's social and digital platforms in nearly 180 countries, ViacomCBS and MTV International will make a monetary donation to each honoree's organization.
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The 2020 MTV EMA Generation Change Award winners are:
Luiza Brasil – Brazil –Brasil is a racial activist, journalist and founder of Mequetrefismos, a platform that advocates for racial representation and elevates Black people's work in such creative fields as fashion, music, and art.
Kiki Mordi – Nigeria –Mordi is an investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker and advocate for gender equality. She is a prominent voice in the protests to end police brutality and stop Special Anti-Robbery Squads (SARS) in Nigeria. Mordi fights for women's and children rights in her BBC documentary Sex For Grades .
Temi Mwale – U.K. –Mwale is a racial justice campaigner and founder of The 4Front Project, a member-led youth organization. Her work focuses on fighting against institutional racism and systemic violence by supporting those most harmed by violence and the criminal justice system.
Catherhea Potjanaporn – Malaysia –Potjanaporn is a portrait photographer who captures diverse faces and bodies, to draw attention to underrepresented communities and to challenge conventional beauty standards. Much of her work focuses on elevating women of color.
Raquel Willis – U.S. –Willis is a Black, transgender activist, writer, media strategist and founder of Black Trans Circles, a project of the Transgender Law Center (TLC). She was also a leading figure in recent New York City-based Black Trans Lives Matter protests and rallies.
The full 2020 MTV EMAs nominee list is available here .
In addition to hosting the show, Little Mix will perform. Also slated to perform: Alicia Keys, Sam Smith, Maluma, Doja Cat, DaBaby, David Guetta, YUNGBLUD, Zara Larsson, Karol G, Tate McRae and Jack Harlow. The show will feature appearances from DJ Khaled, Lewis Hamilton, Winnie Harlow, Bebe Rexha, Rita Ora, Big Sean, Roman Reigns, Anitta, Madison Beer, Anne-Marie, Aya Nakamura, Barbara Palvin and Raye.
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