SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK ANNOUNCES PLANS TO PERFORM AND PROTEST IN SONG AGAINST ANTI-TRANSGENDER LAW FOR

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  THEIR SCHEDULED DATES IN NORTH CAROLINA MAY 13-14

(May 9, 2016, New York, NY) -- Internationally renowned a cappella ensemble and activists, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, whose  mission is  empowerment, education and entertainment has 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”
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK

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