Lady Gaga to co-chair of President Biden’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
Luke Gentile
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The White House announced Thursday that Grammy and Oscar winner Lady Gaga is set to co-chair President Joe Biden‘s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.
Gaga, born Stefani Germanotta, has been listed on both Forbes’ list of the World’s Most Powerful Women and TIME’s 100 most influential people in the world, according to a release from the White House.
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“Lady Gaga is known for her philanthropy and staunch support of LGBTQI+ rights and mental health,” the release read. “She has traveled with President Biden to support the It’s On Us campaign to combat campus sexual assault, has worked tirelessly over the years to advocate for equality, and has been an outspoken champion of mental health awareness.”
The White House commended Gaga for her actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, during which she raised more than $128 million for the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
“Alongside her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, she founded and leads Born This Way Foundation, which supports the mental health of young people and works with them to build a kinder and braver world,” according to the release. “Since its inception, the Foundation has demonstrated the transformative power of kindness and its impact on mental health through youth-driven initiatives, research-based programming, and high-level partnerships.”
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Gaga was named as co-chair for the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, while others such as actor George Clooney, actor Bruce Cohen, and performing artist Jon Batiste were named as members.
“The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) was founded in 1982 by Executive Order to advise the President on cultural policy,” according to the White House. “The First Lady has historically served as Honorary Chair of the Committee, which is composed of members appointed by the President. Private committee members include prominent artists, scholars, and philanthropists who have demonstrated a serious commitment to the arts and humanities.”