Pakistan, June 30 -- Beyonce received the Humanitarian Award at the 2020 BET Awards, with former First Lady Michelle Obama on hand to present the star to the honor.

Obama celebrated Beyonce's activism and philanthropy in her speech. The former FLOTUS pointed out specifically the time her friend assisted with the White House's Let's Move! campaign by rewriting "Get Me Bodied" for the health initiative. A video package followed, further highlighting Beyonce's work through her BeyGood organization and Global Citizens, much of which has been rooted in her hometown of Houston.

Beyonce thanked the protesters around the country who have been supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and fighting to break down systemic racism. She also implore...