We won’t be silent. We will strive to make a difference. We will stand for those who cannot. We will speak for those whose voices are not heard. We are Blue Élan. Joe Read, from The Textones, has chosen to step up and speak out: “I was struck by the massive public uprisings — both centered around schools — and by the power of people to create change through protest.  I think the artist’s main job is to reflect their time. These are divisive times, but educating and protecting young people can be an area of agreement.” — Joe Read Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0cIzNakn8g&feature=youtu.be