Cause Magazine President Obama was also a fan and commented, “Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent.” The public and many of his close friends did not know about his longtime philanthropic efforts and charitable contributions. He preferred to remain anonymous. In recent years, the artist worked with activist Van Jones on the organization Green for All, which creates green jobs in disadvantaged communities, and #YesWeCode, an organization that educates urban youth about technology. Prince also worked behind the scenes to raise awareness for movements such as Black Lives Matter and many others.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NzU3OTQ=