Lady Gaga launches new foundation at Harvard

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Lady Gaga launches new foundation at Harvard

Pop singer Lady Gaga arrives at Harvard University Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 to launch her new youth foundation Born This Way.

Lady Gaga steps out of a car as she arrives at Harvard University Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.

Lady Gaga spoke with the Associated Press about the foundation, saying the goal is to "empower youth and inspire bravery." The foundation, which shares a name with her own album, will encourage students to create an accepting environment in their schools and among their peers.

Bodyguards flank the performer as she arrives at the school in Cambridge, Mass. Gaga was at the school to launch her Born This Way Foundation with Oprah Winfrey and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

Fans crowd the pop singer as she arrives for the launch of the Born This Way Foundation.

An excited fan poses with Lady Gaga as she arrives at Harvard.

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Lady Gaga steps out of a car as she arrives at Harvard University Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.

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