In addition to all the awards and the live music, this year's MTVEMA show is set to spotlight five young activists who are leading the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ policies
in Nigeria, which promotes"positive representation and humanization of queer people" in their home nation of Nigeria, according to its stated goal., a creative enterprise that allows her to explore her identity as an Afro-Cuban queer and trans woman as well as a longtime public voice for trans student rights. Hilton became the first Black trans woman ever elected in São Paulo, Brazil, and won a spot on the state legislature.
The MTV EMA launched the Generation Change Award in 2018 to recognize"fearless, original young people who are tackling the world’s toughest problems through music, storytelling or digital media," according to a release. Find more info on the awardThe five recipients will receive the 2021 MTV EMA Generation Change Award via a taped message from Drew Barrymore during the show.
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