the roots jam session presented by rock the vote

For the fifth consecutive year, The Roots celebrated Grammy weekend by performing in an explosive jam session that attracted celebrities such as Seal, Travis Barker and Corinne Bailey Rae. This year’s live concert, which was presented by Rock the Vote, allowed several entertainers to give their opinion on the importance of voting.
–amir shaw 

Anthony MackieIf you’re not voting by now, you just don’t care about anything. We’re making history. For the first time in history, we have the first black and female running for president. We have an opportunity as a new generation to put our footprint on history. You have to make sure that you’re heard. Many people have died for the right to vote. If you don’t vote, you’re empowering someone to make decisions for you.

Jurnee Smollett Get up off your sofa, put that food down and go participate in voting. They are counting on us not showing up. This is our time and moment. We have to be a part of this movement. We have to use the power of our voices.

Solange KnowlesI think that Rock the Vote is powerful because we as young people have to step up and vote. Our past years with the current president haven’t been smooth. It’s important for us to get up and stop complaining about what’s going on. We have to get out and vote.

Will.i.am It’s your duty as an American to vote and protect your America. Own your America. Don’t let someone else decide what America you live in. You decide what America you live in. In this day and age, it’s a new playing field and you have to show how powerful you are by voting.