A Band Concert Shouldn’t Be a Culture War; Yet The Watertown School Board Created One
The news from Watertown is truly disheartening. Watertown High School's wind symphony will not be allowed to play a musical piece with ties to LGBTQ history at an upcoming spring concert. The decision didn't come without fiery opposition from most in attendance at a School Board meeting Tuesday. Board members voted 7-1 to prohibit the wind symphony from playing "A Mother of a Revolution" by Omar Thomas, an instrumental piece inspired by Marsha Johnson, a trans woman credited with being […]Democracy doesn't protect itself — people do.
This Saturday we're hitting Watertown Porchfest to talk elections, voting rights, and how YOU can help protect them. Come find us between 12–6pm for civics trivia, voter reg info, and real talk about what's at stake this season.
Your vote matters. So does knowing how to use it.
📍 Watertown Porchfest · Sat, May 16 · 12–6pm
#Watertown #Porchfest #VoterRegistration #ElectionProtection
#CallToAction #Wisconsin #Watertown: "If you’re in this part of Wisconsin, please consider writing a letter or showing up to the board meeting. They’re trying to ban a music piece simply because it was inspired by Marsha Johnson."
#Bigotry #Censorship #Music #Transphobia #TransRightsAreHumanRights #MarshaJohnson
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