Monday, June 08, 2015

Solange Performs for African LGBT Rights Benefit


Solange Knowles and Janelle Monáe perform at a benefit to bring awareness to LGBT rights in Africa…

From Page Six
Solange Knowles serenaded the crowd at artist and activist Wangechi Mutu’s benefit Africa’s Out! at the Gladstone Gallery on Friday.
The event for Mutu’s organization, which raises awareness for LGBTQI rights in Africa, featured appearances by Janelle Monáe, David Schwimmer, Christy Turlington and MoMA’s Klaus Biesenbach.
The auction sold more than 50 works from artists such as Kehinde Wiley, Julie Mehretu and Hank Willis Thomas, who also attended.