Beyoncé denounces North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ legislation

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North Carolina has been drawing the attention of the masses for new legislation that blocks cities and local governments from passing anti-discrimination measures that could protect gay and transgender people.

It all began earlier this year when Charlotte passed a decree expanding North Carolina’s anti-discrimination laws allowing LGBT people protection in places of public accommodation. The ordinance, which was set to go into effect on April 1st, would allow transgender people to use the bathrooms of the gender they identify as, amongst other progressive rights.

Rather than accepting the progression in LGBT rights, that same night, legislators returned to the state house to overrule the ordinance that would ban discrimination against LGBT people. At a special session, North Carolina’s General Assembly proposed and passed the House Bill 2 (HB2)— what has now come to be known as the “Bathroom Bill.”

As The Formation World Tour makes its stop in the Tar Heel state in the midst of such a controversial time, we think it is important for us to bring attention to those who are committed to being good and carrying on the message of equality in this core of controversy.

Among the many organizations doing the good work to get this bill overturned, there is Equality NC, a local organization dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) North Carolinians.

To accomplish these goals, Equality NC tirelessly lobbies the North Carolina General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments, broadcast LGBT news, stories and content, and mobilize our communities on issues that matter, including marriage equality, parental rights, inclusive anti-bullying policies, employment discrimination, hate violence, privacy rights, sexuality education, adoption, domestic partnerships, and HIV/AIDS.

Learn more about how you can support Equality NC by donating, volunteering, becoming an ambassador, attending an event, or simply spreading the word!

 

http://www.beyonce.com/equality-nc-formation-world-tour-north-carolina/

 

[Bio 23,538]

Should have canceled the concert or at least donated a part of the earnings to those organizations.

[Chromatislaps 34,558]

cancel the concert Beyonslé  

[MJHolland 12,723]

Yeah cancel the concert so LGBT Beyoncé fans don't get to see her perform. That makes sense. That'll really show the old, white male legislator who really care about what Beyoncé has to think.....

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4 minutes ago, Bio said:

Should have canceled the concert or at least donated a part of the earnings to those organizations.

Hahahahahhaahhahahaha she's Beyoncé, loosing money? Nevah

[TRILL MONSTER 1,113]

why tf does she have too cancel tho??? 

 

one thing is one and another is another....those poor gays who had too drive a long way and put other plans too the side just too see her....

 

[Bio 23,538]

7 minutes ago, MJHolland said:

Yeah cancel the concert so LGBT Beyoncé fans don't get to see her perform. That makes sense. That'll really show the old, white male legislator who really care about what Beyoncé has to think.....

The city would lose a lot of money with tourism and the concert itself and people would pressure the people involved more.

[Didymus 32,703]

lol at people complaining

I didn't hear anything when Gaga didn't cancel in Israel and didn't even mention the conflict on stage. Besides, it's better to come and make a statement (let's hope she does) than to "punish" an area by disappointing a lot of people who didn't even do anything. The people that care about Bey's concert being cancelled are not the people who are gonna overturn this bill The organizations can do a lot more and Beyoncé's team making everyone aware of what they can do locally >>>> just not showing up and doing nothing.

[Iwontell 7,312]

First of all, I don't see a point on cancelling the concert, she's right to go ahead and perform, specially if she's donating part of the money to ppl who can help...but by now everyone that cares about LGBT rights know what's happening in NC, so this big-conscious-heartfelt thing fells a little self-serving...no tea, no shade, love Bey to death, but this is how I feel...

[MJHolland 12,723]

3 minutes ago, Bio said:

The city would lose a lot of money with tourism and the concert itself and people would pressure the people involved more.

Yeah if you think a one night Beyoncé stadium concert is going to do more hard to the local economy than it will to the moral of her gay fans who have already been sh*t on by this sh*tty law being passed in their state and then their idol cancel a show that sold out in an hour on resale months ago... you have got to be on some level delusional.

People have made plans months in advanced to see this show, including gay fans. If you think her not showing up is going to cause a negative economic effect, you need to take a high school level economics class. It doesn't work that way.

Old white men in the NC legislature don't give a f*ck if Beyoncé cancels her tour. They just dehumanized an entire minority. Do you really think they'd care if a strong, independent black woman made a political statement???

The delusion  

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3 minutes ago, Didymus said:

lol at people complaining

I didn't hear anything when Gaga didn't cancel in Israel and didn't even mention the conflict on stage. Besides, it's better to come and make a statement (let's hope she does) than to "punish" an area by disappointing a lot of people who didn't even do anything. The people that care about Bey's concert being cancelled are not the people who are gonna overturn this bill The organizations can do a lot more and Beyoncé's team making everyone aware of what they can do locally >>>> just not showing up and doing nothing.

I kinda agree with you because it's important to make statements at these places, but at the same time all these acts canceling shows means that the state will make less money because of the relatively poor tourism rates. 

[Bio 23,538]

2 minutes ago, MJHolland said:

Yeah if you think a one night Beyoncé stadium concert is going to do more hard to the local economy than it will to the moral of her gay fans who have already been sh*t on by this sh*tty law being passed in their state and then their idol cancel a show that sold out in an hour on resale months ago... you have got to be on some level delusional.

People have made plans months in advanced to see this show, including gay fans. If you think her not showing up is going to cause a negative economic effect, you need to take a high school level economics class. It doesn't work that way.

Old white men in the NC legislature don't give a f*ck if Beyoncé cancels her tour. They just dehumanized an entire minority. Do you really think they'd care if a strong, independent black woman made a political statement???

The delusion  

You seem really pressed when you quote me lol What's good?

[Didymus 32,703]

Just now, Ibo said:

but at the same time all these acts canceling shows means that the state will make less money because of the relatively poor tourism rates. 

What good is that gonna do tho?

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Just now, Didymus said:

What good is that gonna do tho?

If people can't convince the head of the state that it's morally wrong to discriminate, maybe economic reasons will. Money always speaks louder than anything and if everyone (not only musicians) joins and boycotts NC, the people in charge will be forced to change their laws. Not that NC is the biggest tourist attraction, but it's still a good amount of money.

[Didymus 32,703]

Just now, Ibo said:

If people can't convince the head of the state that it's morally wrong to discriminate, maybe economic reasons will. Money always speaks louder than anything and if everyone (not only musicians) joins and boycotts NC, the people in charge will be forced to change their laws. Not that NC is the biggest tourist attraction, but it's still a good amount of money.

And then they'll look like absolute idiots and their reputation will still be ruined, as well as having pissed off the 56% of residents that actually agree with the law.

That ain't gonna do ****.