Date 16/02/2018 - News People
Solange Knowles iis being honored by the Harvard Foundation.
The singer-songwriter has been named the foundation's artist of the year.
Knowles will accept the accolade on March 3.
The Harvard Foundation is dedicated to exploring intercultural and race relations.
Knowles' Grammy-winning 2016 album, "A Seat at the Table," featured lyrics related to racial politics and empowerment.
The musician also had an exhibit on black womanhood at London's Tate Modern last year.
Previous Harvard Foundation artists of the year include Denzel Washington, Matt Damon, Shakira, Viola Davis and Salma Hayek.
