Name: #JusticeForFlint
Start: 2016-02-28T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2016-02-28T20:00:00-05:00
Location: The Whiting Auditorium

#JusticeForFlint

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<A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://facebook.com/blackoutforhumanrights" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Blackout for Human Rights</A> 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, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://ebony.com" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EBONY</A> 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.
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<LI>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.</LI>
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Local sponsoring organizations include <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.michfa.org" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michigan Faith In Action</A> and the Flint Democracy Defense League. National sponsoring individuals and organizations include the <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://blackmaleachievement.org" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Campaign for Black Male Achievement</A>, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://colorofchange.org" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Color of Change</A>, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.alldefdigital.com" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">All Def Digital</A>, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.arraynow.com" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ARRAY</A>, Sankofa.org, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://www.facebook.com/justiceleagueNYC/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Justice League NYC</A>, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.colorlines.com" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Colorlines</A>, M.A.D.E., <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.solomongroupint.com" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Solomon Group</A>, and Clarence Thomas, past Secretary-Treasurer <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://ilwulocal10.org" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ILWU Local 10</A>. 
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<A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://ilwulocal10.org" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A>Can't make it to the event? Watch the live stream exclusively at <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://Revolt.TV" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Revolt.TV</A> stating at 5 PM ET on Sunday
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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.

The Whiting Auditorium

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