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Singer, songwriter, rapper, activist and artist Michael Blume is among the most recent celebrities to join HRC’s Equality Rocks campaign.

In an exclusive HRC video, Blume talked about why supporting LGBTQ equality matters.

“Ultimately I believe in the opportunity and the right for every single human on earth of all colors, all background, all identities, all places to write their own story, to be exactly who they want to be,” Blume said. “The fact that each one of us is so unique is the reason I make art, the reason I believe in humanity, and it’s the reason I believe in love, and I believe that music and art can come together and help everyone realize just how important and different each of us are… The work HRC is doing is literally life-saving.”

Blume, who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, continues to use his music to address timely social justice issues.

HRC’s Equality Rocks campaign is sparking a conversation about love, fairness and equality around the globe. To join, visit www.hrc.org/EqualityRocks.