Live Event!
#FacetheMusic4ERAWed, Aug 26 - 5 pm PT | 7 pm CT | 8 pm ET
The event was amazing with 100's of viewers! Watch it now - click video to start! For review of the evening - see below. OR Watch it on Facebook.
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Quick overview of performers and speakers. For more details - keep scrolling!
Kamala Lopez - Opening
Actress, filmmaker, activist and President of Heroica Films - Kamala Lopez has launched the movement and the film EQUAL MEANS EQUAL to educate Americans about the importance of equal rights under federal law for women. Born in New York City to an Indian mother and a Venezuelan father, Lopez has worked as an actor in over 30 feature films.
Ms Lopez will act as the MC for the event. |
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Patricia Bahia & Ali Handal
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Patricia Bahia & Ali Handal
Perform an "outdoorsy" live version of "We Can Do It" - Women's Anthem An award-winning songwriter, singer, cancer survivor, and lover of life, Patricia Bahia (pronounced Bah-HEE-yah) is a multi-dimensional artist who lives her bucket-list and inspires others to do the same. Moved early on by wise and resilient women, Ali Handal she became a singer-songwriter, guitarist and author. She unleashes sultry, groove-filled songs upon live audiences, setting the stage ablaze with fiery guitar passages and soulful lyrics delivered by her powerhouse voice. |
Pat Spearman
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Pat Spearman is a State Senator for Nevada. Her background includes active military, School Board President, church Pastor, activist for education, LGBTQ rights, Equality, Criminal Justice Reform and much more.
She has her doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Global Energy Rights. Speech Overview:
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Emily Ann Peterson
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Emily Ann Peterson plays "Dr. Ford"
Emily Ann has a wide background as a collaborative recording artist, performer, cellist, string-arranger, cello teacher, music/song writer, researcher (true meaning of bravery), author, teaching artist, consultant, founder School of Bravery and TEDx speaker. Emily Ann's diagnosis of degenerative neurological hand tremor in 2013 changed her life path and took her to wonderful places she could never have expected... |
Steve Andersson
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Steve Andersson is a Commissioner of Human Rights for the State of Illinois. He is also an attorney and was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives (R) where he fought for and achieved ERA ratification for his state.
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Crys Matthews & Heather Mae
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Crys Matthews and Heather Mae perform "American History XIX"
Heather Mae, an award-winning songwriter whose evocative vocals and rhythmic piano style call to mind artists like Stevie Nicks and Sara Bareilles, creates intoxicating music that tackles complex topics surrounding mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, self-love, racial injustice, social inequality, and women’s rights. A social justice music-maker and prolific lyricist, Crys Matthews blends Americana, folk, jazz, blues, bluegrass and funk into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. |
Nile Rodgers
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Nile Rodgers is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger and composer. The co-founder of Chic, Rodgers has written, produced, and performed on albums that have cumulatively sold more than 500 million units and 75 million singles worldwide. He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a three-time Grammy Award-winner, and the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone wrote in 2014 that "the full scope of Nile Rodgers' career is still hard to fathom".
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Sshh
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Liguz and Starkey perform "Extra, Extra"
Singer/musician Sshh (Sharna) Liguz started her career playing with various bands in Australia. Zak Starkey plays drums for The Who and previously played with Oasis, amongst others. In 2006 Liguz and Starkey formed the group Pengu!ns/Penguins Rising, by 2011 it was just the duo - now named Sshh. Here Liguz is a singer and Starkey is a guitarist. |
Betty Folliard
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Betty Folliard is an accomplished activist, civic leader, business owner, actor, director, nonprofit leader, mother and strong voice for women. She has used that voice as an activist, representative and radio host of her show "A Woman's Place" (2015-2017)
Her community service includes School Board Member, a Representative in the MN House, activist for the Equal Rights Amendment - currently leading ERA MN's fight for a National ERA. Speech Overview:
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Sean Lennon & Charlotte Kemp
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Bettina Hager
Bettina Hager is the DC Director and COO of the ERA Coalition and Fund for Women’s Equality. She previously served as the co-Chair of the Equal Rights Amendment Task Force of the National Council of Women’s Organizations and has been helping lead the movement for constitutional equality since 2012.
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* Amicus briefs are legal documents filed in appellate court cases by non-litigants with a strong interest in the subject matter. The briefs advise the court of relevant, additional information or arguments that the court might wish to consider.
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Kamala Lopez
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Actress, filmmaker, activist and President of Heroica Films - Kamala Lopez has launched the movement and the film EQUAL MEANS EQUAL to educate Americans about the importance of equal rights under federal law for women.
Lopez formed her production company Heroica Films in 1995 with the mission to write, direct and produce media for women, about women and utilizing women both in front and behind the camera. Speech Overview:
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Nancy Sanchez
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Nancy Sanchez performs "Say Something"
Nancy Sanchez is a natural songwriter and performer. She is also an award winning Jazz vocalist. Born in Toluca Mexico, then making her home in the United States as a young girl, her music is a reflection of two cultures. You will hear elements of Mexican Folkloric, Jazz, Latin Alternative and pop when you listen to her music. |
Jennifer McClellan
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Jennifer McClellan has earned a reputation as an effective, constituent services-oriented legislator, representing the greater Richmond area for 11 years in the House of Delegates and 4 years in the Senate. Jenn also serves as Vice Chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. As the first House member to be pregnant while in office, she has been a fierce protector of women’s reproductive rights, children, and families.
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Freddy Herrera
Freddy Herrera is an accomplished bassist. He was a member of the Exies from 1997 to 2009. In 2009 he joined everclear and has been with them ever since.
Testimonial: Freddy understands the importance of the Equal Rights Amendment as a dad to his new baby daughter and the world she'll grow up in! |
Art Alexakis
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Art Alexakis performs "Santa Monica"
Art Alexakis is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has been a member of several notable bands, been a songwriter for other artists and founded several record labels. He formed the band everclear in 1991 and continues to be the lead songwriter, vocalist and guitarist. He has also recently put out his first solo album "Sun Songs". Alexakis is also an activist, supporting causes such as drug awareness policies and families of the military. Now, with a wife and 2 daughters, maybe ERA? |
Danica Roem
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Danica Roem worked as a journalist for 10.5 years before running for office in 2016. She was elected to the Virginia House of Delegate in 2018 (and incidentally - became the first openly transgender woman elected and seated to a state legislature).
She uses her skills as a reporter to really listen to and understand her constituents; and has a goal of being a changemaker and consensus builder. Speech Overview:
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Cathy Richardson
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Cathy Richardson sings "It's About Time"
Cathy joined Jefferson Starship in 2008, and anchors the historic role made famous by Grace Slick. Her credits include fronting her own bands (CRB, Macrodots and Nelson Street Revival) - producing and releasing seven independent albums. She was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Art Direction of Cathy Richardson Band’s 2003 release, The Road to Bliss. She starred as Janis Joplin in the original Off Broadway cast of Love, Janis |
Jennifer Carroll Foy
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Jennifer Carroll Foy is a graduate of Virginia Military Institute, she went on to get her masters degree and law degree. Her first job was as a magistrate judge, then a public defender and currently is in the VA House of Representatives.
In 2020 Jennifer advanced a pro-woman, pro-labor, and pro-environment agenda, and was the chief sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment. Speech Overview:
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Kamala Lopez - Wrap Up
Thanks to the Artists, Speakers, all of our Sponsors, and the people who made this happen. Let's fight for equality on all three fronts - legislative, judicial & the elections.
Hope you enjoyed #FaceTheMusic4ERA, now let’s finish the job! |
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Show the world what you stand for with jewelry that makes a statement! Let people know you are in favor of ERA=Equality for All!
Use it as a conversation starter to educate people that "No, we do not have an Equal Rights Amendment in the United States of America!" Which 76% of the people think we have. These silver or gold bracelets are made by Bird & Stone in Rhode Island in family owned factories. Buy 2 for FREE shipping! |
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Credits... End of Show
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A huge thank you to Pete Kronowitt and his team at Face the Music Collective, Kamala Lopez and the Equal Means Equal crew, and the Virginia folks who made this all happen. We could not have done it without you! ~ ERA MN
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