President and CEO of
Carmen Perez-Jordan explained, “As our nation faces a critical time in our democracy and the fight to protect our freedom, much of the work of today’s movement for justice is inspired by the leadership and guidance of Mr. B, as we lovingly call him. Jay-Z has picked up that baton for this generation.”
He is receiving the award, “for his support to organizers on the frontlines during these political times and his inspiration to generations past & future.”
The award was “created in tribute to the wisdom shared with a young Belafonte by his mentor, famed actor/singer/activist