Change happens with collective voice: Dia Mirza

Mumbai Jan 8 (IANS) Actress-activist Dia Mirza has lauded the 75th Golden Globe Awards ceremony for highlighting issues that matter to drive change.

"This is how change happens! When a collective voice of reason unites to speak and stand by the truth. What a powerful meaningful Golden Globes! Times Up Me too. Oprah thank you for speaking for every woman " Dia tweeted on Monday.

The awards ceremony held in Los Angeles on Sunday night saw several celebrities speak up against sexual harassment and gender inequality -- issues that have been raging in Hollywood in recent times. Celebrities also chose to flaunt all-black ensembles and wore Time s Up badges to signify a silent protest.

Oprah Winfrey who became the first black woman to receive the Cecil B. DeMille award delivered a rousing speech calling for a world free of sexual abusers where nobody ever has to say Me too again.

--IANS
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