InstagramCo-hosted by Logan Browning and Rosario Dawson, the Rock the Vote virtual event also features performances by Black Eyed Peas and an appearance by Senator Cory Booker among others.
- Jun 19, 2020
AceShowbiz – Katy Perry is using her powerful voice to encourage young Americans to register to vote for the upcoming November 2020 election. On Thursday, June 18, the “American Idol” judge co-headlined Rock The Vote’s “Democracy Summer 2020” virtual concert, and delivered three electric performances.
Standing in front of the words, “Vote for the change you want to see,” the 35-year-old first performed her new single, “Daisies”. She wore an American flag-themed dress for the appearance, and completed her look with a star tiara. Accompanied only by a pianist and a guitarist, she went on to sing two of her hit numbers, “Chained to the Rhythm” and “Roar”.
Days prior to her performance, Perry expressed her excitement to be “a part of this kickoff.” In a released statement, she said, “The young people of America are speaking loud and clear on the streets and online, and come November, it will be more important than ever to fight for justice and equality, and against systemic racism, with our ballots.”
The Democracy Summer 2020 concert was hosted by Rosario Dawson and Logan Browning. Aside from Perry, it also featured performances by Black Eyed Peas, Ne-Yo, Saweetie and Leslie Grace among others. The hip-hop group led by will.i.am, in particular, delivered two of their hits, “Mamacita” and “Where Is the Love?”.
About their participation on the concert, BEP previously stated, “We’ve been riding with Rock The Vote for a long time. Now more than ever, voting is key for long-term change. The youth vote is going to decide the future of America. It’s not just our duty, but our honor to spread the word in an election year. Get out there and let’s make history together!”
Among those declaring call to action were Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Cory Booker and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro. Booker made his appearance a short while after Perry delivered her medley.
“Whether it is dealing with justice in policing; dealing with true ideals of public safety, which are not about law enforcement, it’s about investing in people, investing in mental healthcare, investing in drug addiction, investing in education … all of these things are on the ballot,” he reminded. “This is, indeed, the most important election of our lifetime.”
This special live stream kick-off event was presented by a coalition led by Rock the Vote, Voto Latino Foundation, When We All Vote and March For Our Lives. It is aiming to get the registering of 200,000 new voters over the summer. In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, it will also raise funds for Black-led organizations, including the Community Justice Action Fund and the National Action Network.
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