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People's Choice Awards: Pink urges people to 'change the f***ing world' during acceptance speech

Singer referenced young activists like Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai

Sarah Young
Monday 11 November 2019 10:20 GMT
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Pink urges people to 'change the f***ing world' during acceptance speech

Pink gave an inspiring acceptance speech after being honoured at the 2019 People's Choice Awards, urging people to fight for kindness and “change the f***ing world”.

On Sunday, the “What About Us” singer was presented with the People's Champion Award for her continued support and work alongside charitable organisations such as No Kid Hungry, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Planned Parenthood, Autism Speaks, the Human Rights Campaign and UNICEF.

Before taking the stage, US soccer player Alex Morgan introduced a video segment about Pink's activism, saying: “Whether she is standing with the LGBT+ community, working tirelessly for our veterans, pushing to end childhood malnutrition or advocating for animals, she has always amplified marginalised voices, spoken truth to power and express herself.

“And because she lives so openly in her truth, she inspires millions of fans to be their true selves too. Talk about mum goals.”

After taking to the stage to accept the award, Pink used her speech as an opportunity to praise young campaigners including climate change activist Greta Thunberg and female education activist Malala Yousafzai.

“I know that one person can make a difference,” Pink said.

“You feel like you don’t matter? Feel like your life doesn’t matter? Get involved. You can’t tell me, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, Gloria Steinem, Anita Hill, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg…Tell me one person can’t make a difference.”

The “Just Like a Pill” singer continued by calling on people to be kind and work together to instigate change.

“There is so much to be done. I don’t care about your politics, I care about your kids. I care about decency and humanity and kindness,” she added.

“Kindness today is an act of rebellion. There are people who don’t have what you have, help them get it. There is a planet that needs help, it feels good to help.

“Stop fighting each other and help each other. Get together with your friends and change the f***ing world.”

Pink attended the ceremony with her husband Carey Hart and their two children, daughter Willow and son Jameson.

Pink wore a black suit with a blush pink blouse underneath while her husband coordinated with a black suit and matching shirt.

Jameson was also dressed in a black suit, while Willow opted for a red and pink dress accessorised with black biker boots.

The pop star recently opened up about about turning 40, telling Billboard she celebrated with a surprise birthday party thrown by her family.

“Forty was the first birthday I’ve had where I’ve been like, ‘F*** yeah, this is awesome! Yes! I know exactly who I am!’ And now I can just chill out a little bit,” she said.

“And then 60 is going to be like, ‘F*** that, turn it back up.’ I’m going to be on roller skates, with f***ing rollers in my hair, house plants everywhere."

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