#JusticeForFlint
Event Information
Description
Blackout for Human Rights is hosting #JusticeForFlint, a free special event promoting solidarity and support for communities affected by the water crisis in Flint, Michigan on Sunday, February 28, 2016. #JusticeForFlint includes live musical performances with today's leading musicians and featured conversations with activists and artists.
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Artists confirmed include Grammy-Nominated Artists Janelle Monae, Ledisi, Andra Day, Jazmine Sullivan, Vic Mensa, and Musiq Soulchild, Grammy-Winning Artist Robert Glasper, Actor/Activist and Blackout Member Jesse Williams, “Empire” Star and Activist Jussie Smollett, EBONY Magazine Senior Editor Jamilah Lemieux, Hip-Hop Artist and Activist Jasiri X, Hip Hop Artist Mysonne, Hip Hop Artist Dej Loaf, Hip Hop Artists/Producers and Detroit natives Royce da 5'9 and Grammy-Winner Denaun Porter, and Flint native Hip Hop Artist Jon Connor. Comedian Hannibal Buress will serve as event host.
- Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and show begins at 5:00 PM ET. There is free parking at the venue. Seating is not reserved. Donations will be collected via text. Text JUSTICE to 83224. All funds will be used to benefit the residents of Flint impacted by the water crisis, particularly the most marginalized communities.
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Local sponsoring organizations include Michigan Faith In Action and the Flint Democracy Defense League. National sponsoring individuals and organizations include the Campaign for Black Male Achievement, Color of Change, All Def Digital, ARRAY, Sankofa.org, Justice League NYC, Colorlines, M.A.D.E., The Solomon Group, and Clarence Thomas, past Secretary-Treasurer ILWU Local 10.
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Can't make it to the event? Watch the live stream exclusively at Revolt.TV stating at 5 PM ET on Sunday
Blackout for Human Rights is a collective of filmmakers, artists, activists and concerned citizens devoting their resources to address the staggering number of human rights violations in the United States. The collective was founded by filmmaker Ryan Coogler and comprises both high visibility and everyday citizens. Members include Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Charles King, Ava DuVernay, Jesse Williams, Nate Parker, John Burris, Donald "Childish Gambino" Glover, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rosa Clemente, Scott Budnick, David Oyelowo, Michael McBride and many others.