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Jesse Williams, Janelle Monae, Ledisi Join Ava DuVernay and Ryan Coogler in #JusticeForFlint

Jazmine Sullivan, Hannibal Burress and Andra Day are also joining the campaign to help the Michigan city's residents.  
Jesse Williams and Janelle Monae Join Ava DuVernay and Ryan Coogler in #JusticeForFlint
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By Lauren Porter · Updated October 27, 2020
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There’s more star power coming to aid the people of Flint, Michigan.

The members of @UnitedBlackout all called our friends and asked them to join us. Now the lineup looks like this: pic.twitter.com/bE5kDK0Rpr

— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) February 27, 2016

 

DuVernay tweeted that more celebs have joined in the campaign to help stand in solidarity to help those affected by the water crisis. Musicians Jazmine Sullivan, Ledisi, Robert Glasper, Andra Day, Royce Da 5’9, Musiq Soulchild, Dej Loaf, Vic Mensa and Janelle Monae are headed to Flint to lend their voices to support the cause. 

Actors Jesse Williams and Jussie Smollett will also be in attendance of the #JusticeForFlint United Blackout special event. 

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Stars are looking for more than just the help of their fellow celebs to find a solution for the crisis.

Others outside of the tainted water-effected community can donate to bring justice for the Flint residents.

Flint activists will take the stage. Artists will take the stage. And from home, we can donate by texting JUSTICE to 83224. #JusticeForFlint

— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) February 27, 2016

For more information visit Blackout for Human Rights. 

TOPICS:  Ava DuVernay Jesse Williams