Solange Knowles will have more than a seat at the table as the recipient of the prestigious Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact.
The award named after the late, great entertainment icon and pioneer honors “the excellence at the intersection of arts and activism,” according to hallowed New York City concert venue The Town Hall, which announced its creation in November.
The Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter is recognized for “her platform to advocate for representation and justice while providing constructive and empowering messages.”
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She will be honored on Feb. 28 during a special ceremony at the venue, which was created by suffragists in 1921 and has hosted everyone from Billie Holiday and Celine Dion (her U.S. debut in 1994) to Oprah Winfrey and Whitney Houston for the pop diva’s final major interview in 2009.
Solo—as she is often referred to—is the first-ever honoree and will receive a $100,000 donation to be directed to the charity of their choice.
Project Row Houses, based in her hometown of Houston, is her selection.
Located in one of the city’s oldest African-American neighborhoods, the non-profit (created by artists in 2003) encompasses five city blocks and houses 39 structures that serve as home base to a variety of community enriching initiatives, art programs, and neighborhood development activities.
Source: Solange Is Very First Recipient of Lena Horne Award, Donating $100,000 Prize to Houston Charity
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