Talib Kweli's Action Support Committee, made up of artists, organizers and activists, will be hosting "
Ferguson Is Everywhere", a free concert taking place August 9th at Fubar in St. Louis, MO. The event marks the one year anniversary of 18 year-old Michael Brown's death, and will be hosted by
Tory Russell, co-founder of both Hands Up United & Youth Lead Organization. Performances are set to include
Talib Kweli,
Kendra Ross,
M1 (Dead Prez),
Tef Poe,
Bun B,
Jasiri X,
Immortal Technique,
Pharoahe Monch &
DJ Needlez.
It's been asked that people bring canned goods for donations to Hands Up United's Food Pantry, donations will also be taken for the family of Michael Brown.
Kweli was quick to get involved after the death of Michael Brown, launching the crowdfunded
Ferguson Defense Fund on IndieGoGo in support of activists protesting in Ferguson. The campaign closed with over $112k, well over 400% of the $25k goal, towards "money for jail, bail & life" with the assurance that a partnership with Tef Poe & Tory Russell would make sure the funds received were distributed where they are needed most.
The
Action Support Committee (ASC) is a committee of activists, organizers and artists established by musician Talib Kweli.
