Amanda Palmer, John Legend, and Ava Duvernay Launch 'fall of Freedom' Protest | AI News Digest
A coalition of notable artists, including musicians Amanda Palmer and John Legend, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, and playwright Lynn Nottage, is gearing up to launch 'Fall of Freedom,' a nationwide creative protest against President Donald Trump. Scheduled for November 21 and 22, this two-day event aims to promote unity and resistance through a variety of artistic formats, including performances, exhibitions, and readings in locations across the country. Organizers stress the vital role of art in confronting authoritarianism and are calling on artists and communities to engage in acts of creative defiance. This initiative emerges in the wake of widespread protests against perceived government overreach and censorship, reinforcing the arts' role in advocating for freedom and solidarity. The movement highlights the belief that artistic expression can be a formidable instrument for social change.
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