The United Nations campaign promoting greater respect for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons worldwide got a boost today from rapper Macklemore and music producer Ryan Lewis, who have been designated Equality Champions.
"We're so honored to be working with the United Nations and Free & Equal to help spread a message of equality and respect," Mr. Macklemore said in a news release from the Office of the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR).
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