social justice

H.E.R. gives soulful performance of “Fight For You” on 'The Tonight Show'

This year, H.E.R. has earned her first-ever nomination at the Academy Awards for “Fight For You.” The powerful song was written for Judas And The Black Messiah, a film based on the real-life story of Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya) who was the chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party in the 1960s. […]

Op-Ed: Anti-Flag are fighting for change, but they can’t do it alone

Punk quartet Anti-Flag have always prided themselves on being outspoken. But their latest two offerings, inspired by an affecting conversation with a family member, may be their most important yet. Featuring DE’WAYNE, Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, Marcia Richards of the Skints and others, both volumes of “A Dying Plea” capture the current […]

Tom Morello reminds the internet he’s more than qualified to talk politics

Back in 2017, Tom Morello absolutely crushed a fan with a comeback about his political knowledge. Now, the Rage Against The Machine guitarist has again shared the image of his comment to remind people of his qualifications. Morello has been incredibly vocal regarding politics and social justice throughout his career.  Tom Morello especially has the […]

Universal Music Group pledges $25 million for a social justice task force

After calls from the Weeknd for major labels and streaming services to donate to organizations involved in social justice and ending racism, Universal Music Group is revealing a $25 million “Change Fund” and a Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC). According to Rolling Stone who obtained a letter to colleagues from the company, several executives are addressing six areas of focus […]

Halsey urges celebrities to stop staying silent about George Floyd

A number of prominent artists are continuing to voice their opinions about the death of George Floyd. Floyd was tragically killed by police after one of the four police officers involved in his arrest knelt on his neck in an incident caught on video.  Numerous protests are breaking out and investigations into his death have been launched. Many artists and […]

Gerard Way joins speaker lineup at Emerge Festival

Gerard Way has been staying busy with his countless comic book escapades, and now his schedule will be getting even more packed. Way was recently added to the speaker lineup for the Las Vegas Emerge festival, which celebrates “the intersection of social justice, art and music.” Read more: Here’s everything coming to and leaving Netflix in June […]