Internationally renowned a cappella ensemble and activists,
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, whose mission is empowerment, education and
entertainment have announced they will proceed with their scheduled engagements
in Goldsboro at the Paramount Theatre, May 13th, and High Point Theatre, May
14th, in North Carolina. They will protest in song to express their opposition
to the passage of the HB2 anti-transgender (so-called "bathroom law")
that has embroiled North Carolina in a national controversy.
In their
official announcement, the group stated, "Sweet Honey in the Rock has
always stood for justice, freedom, dignity, and basic human rights for all
people, regardless of race, religion, age, ability, economic status, political
affiliation, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and our
diverse audiences reflect these principles. In 2010, we joined many other
artists in the boycott against the unjust policy in Arizona (SB 1070) By
declining to perform, however, we were constantly reminded by those in the
struggle that they needed our voices for support."
"Although
we do not endorse the recent passing of the unjust HB2 anti-transgender law in
North Carolina, we will honor our prior commitments (Goldsboro, May 13; High Point,
May 14) to offer music which will uplift and inspire all those who believe it
is imperative to stand together against injustice. We who believe in freedom
cannot rest."
For more
information on Sweet Honey In The Rock, please visit their website: www.sweethoneyintherock.org
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