Annie Lennox by Roy Kuo, Darin Squire, Sherilyn Tortola

Sisters Are Doin' it for Themselves

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-07 23:16:24 UTC

Annie Lennox performing at Live 8's "Final Push" in Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on the 6th July, 2005, for The Band Aid Trust raising money to fight poverty around the world.

The Circle - Global Feminism

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-07 23:17:42 UTC

"The Power of Unity has a shape, and it's the Circle."

The Circle, founded by Annie Lennox in 2008, is an organization of Global Feminists fighting for a world where women and girls have equal rights and equal opportunities. They work with grassroots organizations to support women and girls experiencing gender-based violence and economic inequality. By working with women-led grassroots, they mobilize the communities with the right tools to demand for systemic changes and sustainable solutions to the issues that affect their lives.

Legacy

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-08 16:52:40 UTC

Annie Lennox is a singer-songwriter, social activist, human rights campaigner, and front-line community worker.

Annie Lennox on Women & Girls and Youth Activism at the Skoll World Forum

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-12 04:56:12 UTC

Supporting War Child UK

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-12 05:05:44 UTC

Annie Lennox collaborates with Soundwaves artworks. She signed copies of the artwork to be auctioned. Profits will go War Child UK, a non-government organization who works to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children caught in war.

Supporting Feminist Movements

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-12 05:47:06 UTC

Annie Lennox shares an exclusive essay with Glamour Magazine. She shares her vision for the world and how Global Feminism can empower women to create transformative changes.

Sisters: Annie Lennox and Friends

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-12 05:47:55 UTC

March 2025, Annie Lennox hosted a benefit concert with her favourite artists and special guest speakers to raise funds for The Circle's programs and campaigns.

Why she wears the t-shirt

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-12 05:50:16 UTC

Lennox is also known for wearing a shirt with the words HIV Positive, in solidarity with those affected with HIV/AIDS. The goal is to reduce stigma with HIV/AIDS and to normalize the disease as people can still live their lives with appropriate treatment.

Sing by Annie Lennox

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-12 05:51:04 UTC

She released the single SING, featuring 23 other artists. Shortly after she founded the SING Campaign which was inspired by South African activist Nelson Mandela's awareness to fight HIV/AIDS through his benefit concert.

HIV/AIDS Advocacy Work

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-12 05:52:45 UTC

Annie Lennox speaks to NBC OUT about her HIV/AIDS advocacy and her encounter with Nelson Mandela that ignited her activism.

"We are a partnership"

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-12 06:20:25 UTC

The Circle works in partnership with women-led feminists organization working in the frontline of their communities.

The Circle Champions

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-13 05:23:03 UTC

The Circle recognizes and honours these passionate women's rights activists, who are a part of their Global Feminists network, for their commitment to standing in solidarity and action with marginalised and vulnerable women and girls.

Solidarity and Action with Women Everywhere

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-13 05:48:10 UTC

The Circle's call to action: To stand in solidarity and action with women to fight against violence and discrimination and demand access to justice, safety, and opportunity. When we support women, we support progress for all.

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-13 07:06:26 UTC

What elements or themes stood out to you through lyrics and/or music video?

"There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives." - Audre Lorde, frequently used in Lennox's speeches. What does this quote suggest?

What role does music play in raising awareness for social issues? Any other artists that come to mind that are also outspoken on issues in society?

Connecting our Thursday class on intersectionality and social location, in considering Lennox's social identity/appearance/background, what are some of the reasons/privileges she holds that makes it so she is able to continue releasing music through record labels even with her unwavering support for humanitarian issues?

SherilynTortola — 2025-05-13 16:39:00 UTC