Brandi Carlile Concert Raises $600,000 for Human Rights Aid

Grammy-winning singer Brandi Carlile performed a benefit concert in Minneapolis on February 21, drawing over 12,000 attendees to the Target Center and raising more than $600,000 for the Advocates for Human Rights, a nonprofit supporting families impacted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city.

The event, titled "Be Human: A Concert for Minneapolis," was part of Carlile's arena tour promoting her 2025 album, "Returning to Myself." It was livestreamed globally, with additional funds generated from sales of T-shirts featuring the phrase "Be Human," a nod to the album's title. Carlile shared on Instagram that the show celebrated the community's strength amid ongoing challenges, announcing that the proceeds would help the organization represent thousands of families in need.

During the performance, Carlile addressed the audience, saying, "You have been through so much," and acknowledged the city's recent struggles. She was joined onstage by the Minneapolis-based group Singing Resistance, described as local advocates, for a rendition of the song "It's OK to Change Your Mind," which has emerged as a slogan among protesters responding to federal...