In honor of Juneteenth, Lizzo launched the Sasha Be Flooting music scholarship with a $50,000 donation
Sasha Be Flooting scholarship on Friday with a $50,000 donation, giving back to Black music students at the University of Houston, her alma mater.
“LIZZOS JUNETEENTH GIVEBACK IS PROUD TO PRESENT 50,000$ TO THE ‘SASHA BE FLOOTING SCHOLARSHIP’ AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON,” Lizzo posted alongside a video announcing the scholarship. “Thank you to @universityofhouston for your partnership and support.”“Today is very close to my heart, near and dear to home and a milestone for me,” Lizzo shared in the video.
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