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Beyonce Speaks Out Against Anti-LGBT Law, Says “Y’all Means All”

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As the world has surely learned by now, when life lobs lemons at Mrs. Beyoncé Knowles Carter she reflects and then releases a game-changing album filled with rage and pain. When word reached her royal ears about the injustice faced by trans folks in North Carolina who just want to use the rest room of the gender with which they identify, she didn’t go the Springsteen route and cancel a show in protest. She didn’t ape Dolly Parton by saying she’ll perform and address the discrimination from the concert stage. Bey donned a T-shirt emblazoned with a subtle message that touts inclusion for everyone (Y’all means all) and issued a statement that endorses Equality NC as part of her Bey GOOD foundation, which encourages the BeyHive to be more charitable and fight against social injustice.

Here’s the Queen Bey’s full statement on the issue:

North Carolina has been drawing the attention of the masses for new legislation that blocks cities and local governments from passing anti-discrimination measures that could protect gay and transgender people.

It all began earlier this year when Charlotte passed a decree expanding North Carolina’s anti-discrimination laws allowing LGBT people protection in places of public accommodation. The ordinance, which was set to go into effect on April 1st, would allow transgender people to use the bathrooms of the gender they identify as, amongst other progressive rights.

Rather than accepting the progression in LGBT rights, that same night, legislators returned to the state house to overrule the ordinance that would ban discrimination against LGBT people. At a special session, North Carolina’s General Assembly proposed and passed the House Bill 2 (HB2) — what has now come to be known as the “Bathroom Bill.”

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.

Among the many organizations doing the good work to get this bill overturned, there is Equality NC, a local organization dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) North Carolinians.

To accomplish these goals, Equality NC tirelessly lobbies the North Carolina General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments, broadcast LGBT news, stories and content, and mobilize our communities on issues that matter, including marriage equality, parental rights, inclusive anti-bullying policies, employment discrimination, hate violence, privacy rights, sexuality education, adoption, domestic partnerships, and HIV/AIDS.

Learn more about how you can support Equality NC by donating, volunteering, becoming an ambassador, attending an event, or simply spreading the word!

Learn more about Equality NC on their website, Facebook or Twitter and shop their merch here.

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