Cyndi Lauper has been a long-time ally to the LGBT community, even starting her own charity in 2008 called True Colors United, which “implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ young people.”

 

For her work, Cyndi Lauper will be awarded the inaugural High Note Global Prize presented by the United Nations Human Rights and the High Note Global Initiative. It will be given to her on December 10, during her annual Home for the Holidays concert in Los Angeles.

 

“In the United States, 4.2 million youth experience homelessness each year, with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their non-LGBTQ peers. True Colors United is committed to changing that,” the charity's website states.

 

The prize was created by David Clark, which celebrates artists whose work intersects with human rights issues.

 

“We are delighted to recognize and honor Cyndi Lauper as the 2019 High Note Global Prize Laureate," David Clark, founder of the High Note Global Initiative, explained. "For decades she has promoted human rights, been a voice and active participant for change, and inspired people around the world to be tolerant and true to themselves. She is most deserving of this award, and we look forward to celebrating her achievements during our inaugural High Note Global Prize award ceremony.”

 

This year's Home for the Holidays features artists like Lily Tomlin, Margaret Cho, Henry Rollins, Belinda Carlisle and Marilyn Manson.