RWGNYC's Blog
Friday, July 14, 2006
HIV/AIDS Awareness reggae concert cancelled due to protest
HIV/AIDS Awareness reggae concert cancelled due to protest: "A reggae concert, dubbed The Reggae Gold Live, that was meant to raise awareness for HIV and AIDS were forced to be cancelled in New York City by organizers following concerns about the chance of violence following protest that two performers were �anti-gay.�
The concert was being organized by LIFEbeat, but the event began to receive protest by black gay activist and Internet bloggers when the Jamaican artists Beenie Man and T.O.K. were announced as part of the event. "
The concert was being organized by LIFEbeat, but the event began to receive protest by black gay activist and Internet bloggers when the Jamaican artists Beenie Man and T.O.K. were announced as part of the event. "
:: posted by R. W. Graf, 6:41 AM