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Musicians Unite with ERA Coalition at Songbyrd for the Equal Rights Amendment
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January 11, 2025
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Contact: vochoa@eracoalition.org
Washington, DC — On January 14, the vibrant DC music scene will come alive at Songbyrd as local bands join forces with Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) advocates to rally support for the 28th Amendment. In partnership with This Could Go Boom, this unique event will blend the power of music and activism to champion gender equality and the publication of the ERA.
Featuring electrifying performances by Boy Meets Pearl, Grief Cat, La Marvela, Ammonite, and Quattracenta, the night promises unforgettable energy while spotlighting the urgent need to take action for equality.
Speakers from the ERA Coalition, The League of Women Voters and The Young Feminist Party will highlight the urgent need for the Equal Rights Amendment and gender equality.
Zakiya Thomas, President & CEO ERA Coalition “The ERA has been ratified, the people have spoken, and now it’s time for action. President Biden, this is your moment to lead. Publish the Equal Rights Amendment and secure constitutional equality for all."
Why the Equal Rights Amendment Matters The ERA, passed by Congress in 1972, achieved the necessary ratifications by 38 states in 2020. Despite meeting all legal requirements, the ERA has yet to be published as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Once in effect, the Equal Rights Amendment will:
- Protect reproductive rights
- Safeguard against gender-based violence
- Ensure equal pay
- End discrimination based on gender
Without the ERA, these critical protections remain out of reach for all of us
Why Now? The stakes have never been higher. With Donald Trump re-elected as President, progress toward gender equality is under threat. The first Trump administration blocked publication of the Equal Rights Amendment and rolled back abortion rights among other key protections for women. The ERA’s ratification and publication are long overdue, and this event is a rallying cry for action.
Call the White House: (202) 456-1111
Text: (302) 404-0880
Spread the Word: Encourage friends and family to join the movement.
Get Involved: Become part of the ERA Coalition’s movement to keep pushing for equality.
Event Details:
What: DC Music Showcase for ERA
When: Sunday, January 14, 2025
Where: Songbyrd Music House, Washington, DC
Tickets: https://songbyrddc.com/event/equalbeats
If you are interested in attending as press please contact vochoa@eracoalition.org
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The ERA Coalition is a movement of movements, comprising over 300 partner organizations nationwide, and representing 80 million individuals. We advocate for transformative change and spearhead both community and political movements aimed at securing Constitutional recognition. We increase public understanding of the need for codifying the equal treatment of people on the basis of sex in the Constitution, and the need to end sex inequality in all its forms. This is what unites us all.
Zakiya Thomas is the President and CEO of the ERA Coalition, a leading organization with over 300 partner organizations driving efforts to enshrine equality and the Equal rights Amendment in the Constitution.
This Could Go Boom is a nonprofit organization that supports gender diversity in music and strives for gender equity in music through record label services, professional development, community outreach, education, and performance opportunities for musicians and music industry workers whose genders have long been underrepresented, marginalized and excluded.
Celina Stewart is the Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters of the United States, with a mission to empower voters and defend democracy.
The Young Feminist Party: Rosie Couture, co-founder and co-Executive Director of the Young Feminist Party, a young people’s movement to finalize the Equal Rights Amendment and advance gender justice.