“At a time when divisiveness is ascendant and our differences are being used as wedges to attack our common humanity, it’s important to find ways to chart a path back to understanding and empathy. Music, especially music with a message, can be a wonderful way to do it.” Steady Newsletter, 11/19/23

Still a classic and still needed, this song is particularly poignant in light of the 11/20/23 Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

“True Colors” has become an anthem of appreciation for the differences that make us all unique and special. It has taken on special significance in the LGBTQ+ community, to which Cyndi Lauper has long been an ally. At a time when divisiveness is ascendant and our differences are being used as wedges to attack our common humanity, it’s important to find ways to chart a path back to understanding and empathy. Music, especially music with a message, can be a wonderful way to do it.” From the Steady Newsletter, Dan Rather & Elliot Kirschner, 11/19/23

https://steady.substack.com/p/true-colors