Winfrey said she supports the foundation because its message aligns with many
of her core beliefs, including kindness, compassion, empowerment and
acceptance. The famous talk-show host interviewed the singer on stage about
the foundation.
Gaga, who has said she was the victim of bullying as a teenager, said the idea
for the foundation grew out of the dialogue created after “Born This Way”
was released. She said she received an onslaught of letters and emails from
people who said such things as, “I want there to be more tolerance in
the universe. I want there to be more acceptance”.
Gaga said her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, inspired her to start the
foundation. Germanotta will serve as its president.
“She is the sole reason that I am here today. She has always believed in
me. She has always been my support, and she makes me want to inject that
sense of family and support into the world,” Gaga said.
The singer gave few specifics about how the foundation will operate.
She said the foundation is working with a new media agency to create a social
media environment that fosters the foundation’s goals.
She said the “Born Brave Bus” will follow her tour bus around the
country and will “welcome anyone from any walk of life” to “talk
about love, acceptance, kindness” and other goals of the foundation.
“I want this to be an organisation where you all feel involved,” she
said.
Gaga, 25, known for her attention-getting fashion, wore a sleek, black
backless dress, platform shoes and a tall black hat.
She repeatedly told the crowd that she does not have the answers for how to
stop bullying and prevent violence. She urged students to go back to their
communities and do “simple acts of kindness” to help foster
acceptance, tolerance and individuality.
Source: AP
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