After attending a Black Lives Matter rally in 2020 in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in the U.S., Rufus John of Kitchener, Ont., formed United Artists 4 Change. Two years later, the anthemic track Freedom Marching has been released.
Inspired by a global chorus against racism, a Canadian musician is releasing a new song this week as part of a bigger project — uplifting Black, Indigenous and racialized voices to speak out against injustice.
Local musicians receive create and connect grants to support them during pandemic
Fourteen musicians will receive $1,000 each from a new create and connect grant aimed at helping them feel inspired and supported during the pandemic. The money for the grants comes from Centre in the Square and the City of Kitchener.
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Posted: May 03, 2021 7:00 AM ET | Last Updated: May 3
The create and connect grants are $1,000 each and will go to 14 local musicians. (Shutterstock / Andrey Armyagov)