Lizzo Dons American Flag With A Powerful Message About Voting

Lizzo Dons American Flag With A Powerful Message About Voting

On the last day of voting, people used their voice and platform to impress the importance of casting a vote.  Tuesday (Nov. 3) marks a presidential election in which early voting numbers are foreseeably historic compared to 2016’s voting day.

Lizzo

One person who is adding her voice and influence to Election Day is superstar musician, Lizzo.  The singer took to her Instagram with a photo donning an American flag on half of her otherwise, naked body.

Her powerful caption stated,

“When I think of this country I don’t think of its laws I think of its people.

I think about how we were raised to be patriotic of violence, propaganda & war.

I think about how this country is owned by the oppressor and how the oppressed are locked in a valley of capitalism.

But I also think of the young people who refuse to be spoon fed mistruths. I think of the elders who bucked against hateful prejudices even when it felt impossible….

Because of you, I’m still hopeful.”

She continued:

“I believe in a country that teaches the true history so we can better understand where we live and how we can do better.

I believe in a country that listens to the cries of the protester and doesn’t politicize death.

I believe in restoration of this beautiful land and respecting the communities of people who owned America before colonizers renamed it.

I believe in fairness, equality, a complete removal of religion in places where it does not belong. Let religion live in the churches and places of worship… the quiet prayer rooms, the joyful congregations.. and out of Congress.

I believe in so much, and if I believe it one day I can see it. It may not be tomorrow it may not be today, but it will be one day if we stay activated.

We the people, ALL the people, deserve it.
Today’s the last day to vote. Stay in line, stay determined and thank YOU for voting.”

As of Wednesday morning (Nov. 4th), a president still had not been determined as votes for multiple key states were still being counted. 

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