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Beyoncé opposes North Carolina anti-LGBT law; endorses Equality NC
singer calls on Beyhive to support LGBT organizations
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Beyoncé summoned her Beyhive to take down North Carolina’s HB2 law with a statement posted on her website.
Although the singer didn’t boycott the Raleigh stop of her Formation World Tour on Tuesday, Beyoncé says she is against the state law.
“As the Formation World Tour makes its stop in the Tar Heel state in the midst of such a controversial time, we think it is important for us to bring attention to those who are committed to being good and carrying on the message of equality in this core of controversy,” the statement reads.
The statement continued to urge fans to support organizations, such as Equality North Carolina, that are lobbying against the legislature.
On Wednesday, Equality North Carolina tweeted a photo of Beyoncé wearing the organization’s “Y’all means all” T-shirt.
“When life gives you #HB2, make #lemonade,” the caption reads.
When life gives you #HB2, make #lemonade. @Beyonce rocking y’all means all shirt. Get yours https://t.co/OeQORIz6Zt pic.twitter.com/a1Up3RDOYr
— Equality NC (@equalitync) May 4, 2016
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