John Legend [1] is using his voice to uplift the Black community. On Saturday, the 41-year-old singer appeared on YouTube's "Bear Witness, Take Action" event — which united Black activists, leaders, and creators — to perform a cover of Bob Marley's 1980 hit "Redemption Song." Legend beautifully crooned about liberation and emancipation while playing the piano from his home. "Won't you help to sing / These songs of freedom? / 'Cause all I ever have / Redemption songs," he belted.

The virtual gathering, hosted by Common and Keke Palmer, featured roundtable discussions and panels about racism and the nuances of the Black experience. Guests included actor Sterling K. Brown, mental health advocate Jouelzy [2], artist Patrisse Cullors, writer Roxane Gay, and more. The live stream raised over $1 million for the Equal Justice Initiative [3], which helps to implement social justice through efforts aimed at ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment, as well as levelling racial and economic inequities. Watch Legend's performance above, then check out the entire event [4].