At this particular point in history, our voices are needed more than ever, Lopez said.

As Toni Morrison once said, This is precisely the time when artists go to work.

Everyone, kindly Google Gavin Grimm, she implored the audience.

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Id like to thank President Agent Orange for his unsuccessful attempt at a Muslim ban!

after which the group launched into a lively performance of We the People.

The entire act ended with a chant of RESIST!

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