HIGH NOTE - 2019
2019
2019
2019
2019 HIGH NOTE 
GLOBAL PRIZE RECIPIENT: 
CYNDI LAUPER

In tribute to her lifelong advocacy for LGBTQ rights, Cyndi Lauper was honored with the 2019 High Note Global Prize, presented by UN Human Rights and Kesha.

An unwavering champion for the LGBTQ community, Lauper co-founded True Colors United, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness among LGBTQ youth worldwide. Her work stands as a beacon of hope, transforming lives and promoting equality on a global scale.
2019 HIGH NOTE 
GLOBAL PRIZE
RECIPIENT: 
CYNDI LAUPER

In recognition of her advocacy for LGBTQ rights throughout her career, Cyndi Lauper received the 2019 High Note Global Prize from UN Human Rights and Kesha. A life-long advocate for the LGBTQ community, Cyndi Lauper co-founded True Colors United, a nonprofit organization working to prevent and end LGBTQ youth homelessness around the globe.
2019 HIGH NOTE 
GLOBAL PRIZE RECIPIENT: 
CYNDI LAUPER

In recognition of her advocacy for LGBTQ rights throughout her career, Cyndi Lauper received the 2019 High Note Global Prize from UN Human Rights and Kesha. A life-long advocate for the LGBTQ community, Cyndi Lauper co-founded True Colors United, a nonprofit organization working to prevent and end LGBTQ youth homelessness around the globe.
2019 HIGH NOTE
HONORS CONCERT

The 2019 High Note Global Prize was awarded during the High Note Honors, a powerful benefit concert headlined by Cyndi Lauper to rally awareness and funds for the LGBTQ community. Staged on December 10th - UN Human Rights Day, a date supported by the United Nations' 193 Member States - the event took place at LA’s Novo Theater at LA Live. Following a star-studded tribute celebrating Lauper’s lifetime of advocacy for LGBTQ rights, a representative from UN Human Rights, alongside Kesha, presented her with the esteemed 2019 High Note Global Prize.

Joining Lauper onstage were prominent figures including Billy Porter, Brandi Carlile, Belinda Carlisle, King Princess, Charlie Musselwhite, Henry Rollins, Perry Farrell with Etty Lau Farrell, Justin Tranter, K. Flay, Emily Estefan, and Shawn Wasabi. Celebrated comedians Carol Leifer, Lily Tomlin, Gina Yashere, Margaret Cho, and Carson Kressley also lent their support. Meanwhile, icons like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Dua Lipa, Kacey Musgraves, RuPaul, and Tegan and Sara donated exclusive items and experiences for a charity auction, with all proceeds benefiting True Colors United.
2019 HIGH NOTE
HONORS CONCERT

The 2019 High Note Global Prize was presented during the High Note Honors segment of a benefit concert headlined by Cyndi Lauper to raise awareness and funds for the LGBTQ community. 

The concert was staged at the Novo Theater at LA Live on December 10th – UN Human Rights Day, a day supported by the 193 Member States of the United Nations. Following an all-star salute to Cyndi for her lifelong work supporting the LGBTQ community worldwide, a representative of UN Human Rights and Kesha presented Cyndi with the 2019 High Note Global Prize.

In addition to Kesha, additional celebrities supporting Cyndi at the Novo Theater included: Billy Porter, Brandi Carlile, Belinda Carlisle, King Princess, Charlie Musselwhite, Henry Rollins, Perry Farrell with Etty Lau Farrell, Justin Tranter, K. Flay, Emily Estefan, Shawn Wasabi, comics Carol Leifer and Lily Tomlin, U.K. comedian Gina Yashere, Margaret Cho, and Carson Kressley. Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Dua Lipa, Kacey Musgraves, RuPaul, and Tegan and Sara are among the artists who have donated items and experiences for a charity auction with 100% proceeds supporting True Colors United.
2019 HIGH NOTE
HONORS CONCERT

The 2019 High Note Global Prize was presented during the High Note Honors segment of a benefit concert headlined by Cyndi Lauper to raise awareness and funds for the LGBTQ community. 

The concert was staged at the Novo Theater at LA Live on December 10th – UN Human Rights Day, a day supported by the 193 Member States of the United Nations. Following an all-star salute to Cyndi for her lifelong work supporting the LGBTQ community worldwide, a representative of UN Human Rights and Kesha presented Cyndi with the 2019 High Note Global Prize.

In addition to Kesha, additional celebrities supporting Cyndi at the Novo Theater included: Billy Porter, Brandi Carlile, Belinda Carlisle, King Princess, Charlie Musselwhite, Henry Rollins, Perry Farrell with Etty Lau Farrell, Justin Tranter, K. Flay, Emily Estefan, Shawn Wasabi, comics Carol Leifer and Lily Tomlin, U.K. comedian Gina Yashere, Margaret Cho, and Carson Kressley. Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Dua Lipa, Kacey Musgraves, RuPaul, and Tegan and Sara are among the artists who have donated items and experiences for a charity auction with 100% proceeds supporting True Colors United.
HIGHLIGHTS
Cher Pays Tribute to Cyndi Lauper
High Note Global Prize Presentation to Cyndi Lauper
UN Human Rights and Kesha take the stage
UN Human Rights and Kesha
Cyndi Lauper Presentation
High Note on Good Morning America
HIGH NOTE CAUSE FLASH

In 2019, a High Note Global Cause Flash social media campaign was launched on December 10th – UN Human Rights Day and the date of the 2019 High Note Global Prize Presentation to Cyndi Lauper in recognition of her advocacy for LGBTQ rights throughout her career. The celebrity-driven social media campaign celebrated Cyndi Lauper’s advocacy for the LGBTQ community and promoted the important work of UN Human Rights and True Colors United – a nonprofit organization co-founded by Lauper that implements innovative solutions to LGBTQ youth homelessness.

Cause Flash celebrity participants included Cher, Kesha, Brandi Carlile, Henry Rollins, King Princess, Margaret Cho and many others.
MORE INFO
HIGH NOTE 
CAUSE FLASH

In 2019, a High Note Global Cause Flash social media campaign was launched on December 10th – UN Human Rights Day and the date of the 2019 High Note Global Prize Presentation to Cyndi Lauper in recognition of her advocacy for LGBTQ rights throughout her career. The celebrity-driven social media campaign celebrated Cyndi Lauper’s advocacy for the LGBTQ community and promoted the important work of UN Human Rights and True Colors United – a nonprofit organization co-founded by Lauper that implements innovative solutions to LGBTQ youth homelessness.

Cause Flash celebrity participants included Cher, Kesha, Brandi Carlile, Henry Rollins, King Princess, Margaret Cho and many others.
MORE INFO
HIGH NOTE 
CAUSE FLASH

In 2019, a High Note Global Cause Flash social media campaign was launched on December 10th – UN Human Rights Day and the date of the 2019 High Note Global Prize Presentation to Cyndi Lauper in recognition of her advocacy for LGBTQ rights throughout her career. The celebrity-driven social media campaign celebrated Cyndi Lauper’s advocacy for the LGBTQ community and promoted the important work of UN Human Rights and True Colors United – a nonprofit organization co-founded by Lauper that implements innovative solutions to LGBTQ youth homelessness.

Cause Flash celebrity participants included Cher, Kesha, Brandi Carlile, Henry Rollins, King Princess, Margaret Cho and many others.
MORE INFO

PARTICIPANTS

CONTACT
© 2025 

David Clark Cause, Inc.

Share by: