Last year, you may remember that Moogfest stood up to the inequality in North Carolina. They offered a safe space to all those who attended the festival. Now, we have Texas and Kansas doing something similar. On top of that, there is the whole shenanigans with the President battling the court system to bring back his ban that was banned. This year, for 2017, they are asking all of us to do three things which profoundly reflects the legacy of Bob Moog, the inspiration behind Moog who believed that true innovation comes through collaboration, not exclusion. Here are the three things you can do.
- Write to North Carolina politicians to share your love for the people of our state and your strong opposition to HB2 and other discriminatory laws. You can write your own or use this form from Equality NC or this form from Democracy.io.
- Support the work of our allies at the ACLU of North Carolina and in other states around the country.
- Join us at Moogfest 2017 and attend the Protest Stage, a dedicated space for resistance. As one of our key themes this year, Protest will also be brought to life through workshops, installations, conversations, and masterclasses. We will stand in full accord with artists from various communities to collectively celebrate inclusivity and elevate the fight against discrimination here in North Carolina and across the world.
I am really excited to see what takes place at the Protest Stage. I am sure they’ll be doing something amazing which will benefit everyone!