Monday, May 24, 2010

The Power of Madonna


I may hate on Madonna, but I know she's a big deal.

Last week, she came out in support of the imprisoned, Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza. Now, she is reaching out through her charity, Raising Malawi for help:

Madonna released the following statement in response to a Malawi court's decisions to jail two men for 14 years for the "crime" of homosexuality. Read the statement, then add your name in support of equal rights.

I am shocked and saddened by the decision made this week by the Malawian court, which sentenced two innocent men to prison.

As a matter of principle, I believe in equal rights for all people, no matter what their gender, race, color, religion, or sexual orientation.

This week, Malawi took a giant step backward. The world is filled with pain and suffering; therefore, we must support our basic human right to love and be loved.

I call upon the progressive men and women of Malawi—and around the world—to challenge this decision in the name of human dignity and equal rights for all.

—Madonna

2 comments:

SteveA said...

I'm glad she's in support of this gross injustice. Let's hope she can muster up loads of support!

lelocolon said...

I am loving myself some Madona, Never a fan before but I think it takes guts to bring this issue to the forefront.

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