These are the 10 activists Common and Andra Day asked to join them during their Oscars performance of 'Stand Up for Something'
by Gerrick Kennedy, Los Angeles Times
Mar 05, 2018
3 minutes
![](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/61nnpybuio6alz0a/images/fileSC327T27.jpg)
LOS ANGELES â Common and Andra Day's performance of "Stand Up for Something" was among the most poignant moments of Sunday's Academy Awards as the pair were joined by nearly a dozen activists.
In recent months the powerful record - lifted from last year's "Marshall" and up for original song - has taken on a life of its own as a potent anthem of resilience. It has been used as a rallying cry
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days