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Shut down One Life Crew! No Racists, No Homophobes in Our Scene!
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Philadelphia Anti-Racist Action | 05.27.2009
On June 6th, the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia will play host to One Life Crew; a racist, homophobic hardcore band from Cleveland, Ohio. RELATED POSTS: One Life Crew Show Still on for June6 at First Unitarian Church | Response to Rev. Nate Walker's Statement on the One Life Crew show UPDATE: Racist Band Pulls Out  On June 6th, the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia will play host to One Life Crew; a racist, homophobic hardcore band from Cleveland, Ohio. The band has an extensive history of racist, sexist, and homophobic lyrics, as well as a record of extreme violence at their shows. One Life Crew was dropped by their record label Victory Records after a show in Cleveland where the singer “Mean” Steve Murad leaped from the stage to attack an audience member who took exception to the band's racist lyrics. Making matters worse, One Life Crew has a rabid neo-nazi following, most likely attributed to their split 7" record with white power band Empire Falls. Here in Philadelphia, there is no doubt that the Keystone State Skinheads (KSS) - whose members have been convicted on various assault and weapons charges - will be attending the show in force. KSS has been talking about this show on their online forum since it was first announced, and Keith Carney, their Eastern Pennsylvania Regional Director, lists One Life Crew among his favorite bands and has made it clear that he will be attending the show. Philadelphia Anti-Racist Action believes that One Life Crew has no right to spread their hate-filled rhetoric anywhere in Philadelphia, least of all at the First Unitarian Church - a religious institution that prides itself on being an official "Welcoming Congregation" and purports to be "intentionally diverse" and " inclusive towards bisexual, gay, lesbian, and/or transgender people " according to its' website. However, they are willing to let homophobes and racists perform at their church, taking away any sense of safety for people of color and theLGBTQ community at large. Reverend Nate Walker of the First Unitarian Church is fully aware of this show, and all the potential problems it could bring. However, during a telephone conversation with a member of Philadelphia Anti-Racist Action, Reverend Nate simply stated that the church would not “censor its tenants.” In the face of this statement and apparent blatant hypocrisy of everything the Unitarian Church claims to stand for, we are asking allPhiladelphians to express their concern and anger about this show directly to Reverend Nate. He can be reached on his cell phone at (215) 701-9072 or via the church office at (215) 563-3980. You can also email him to express your feelings about the First Unitarian Church allowing this show to take place - revnate@philauu.org. We also encourage concerned community members to contact the following church departments: Alliances for Racial Justice:
Young Adult Ministry Coordinator:
Board of Trustees:
In addition, be sure to express your disgust to the show promoters for attempting to bring racist, homophobic scum to our city:
Call and email the First Unitarian Church and R5 Productions: be angry, be firm, but be legal. In struggle, |
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