Chrisette Michele Writes Open Letter Explaining Her Decision to Perform at Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
R&B singer Chrisette Michele has been feeling the backlash this week after it was announced that she’d be performing at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday. As previously reported, social media ripped her to shreds similar to the way they reacted after Kanye West, Steve Harvey and several other high-profile entertainers were seen taking meetings with the new Commander-in-Chief.
Defending her actions, Chrisette Michelle wrote an open-letter titled #NoPoliticalGenius, stating, “We can’t be present if we’re silent.” The letter reads:
“My heart is broken for our country, for the hopes of our children, for the fights of those who came before us. I cry at the thought that Black History, American History might be in vain. This country has had great moments. God has shined His light upon us. Today, I hope that Great Moments begin in peaceful & progressive conversation. I am willing to be a bridge. I don’t mind “These Stones”, if they allow me to be a voice for the voiceless. I am here. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Our lives begin to end, the day we become silent about what matters,”.I am here, representing you, because this is what matters.”
– Chrisette Michele
#NoPoliticalGenius
So what are your thoughts” Does Chrisette have a point? Is this the way to go about starting talks with Trump? Let us know and weigh in.
