Pink Performs with 13-Year-Old Daughter Willow at DNC

Pink surprised attendees of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, Aug. 22, by bringing her daughter, Willow Sage Hart, on stage for an intimate performance of her 2017 hit “What About Us.”

The “Raise Your Glass” singer appeared on stage alongside Willow, delivering a poignant duet before Vice President Kamala Harris gave her historic speech. Willow is no stranger to performing with her mother. She previously joined Pink to record “A Million Dreams (Reprise)” for The Greatest Showman: Revisited when she was just seven. Pink shares Willow with her husband, Carey Hart, and the couple are also parents to their son, Jameson, 7.

This marked Pink’s first-ever performance at the DNC, which followed a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by The Chicks earlier that night. Despite it being her debut performance at the convention, Pink has always been vocal about her political views.

In November, Pink teamed up with the nonprofit PEN America to distribute thousands of banned books at her concerts in Florida. The books she chose to give away touch on themes of racial and sexual identity. This initiative came in response to state laws passed in recent years that restrict free speech in education. Among these is the Individual Freedom Act, which limits how systemic racism and discrimination are taught in schools and workplaces.

Additionally, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law, which restricts discussions of LGBTQ+ topics in schools. Pink’s decision to distribute books was a direct response to these legislative measures.

When Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022, Pink expressed her frustrations on X (formerly Twitter). She voiced her concerns about ongoing issues such as racism, misogyny, homophobia, mass shootings, and political hypocrisy. Despite the challenges, she conveyed optimism, stating, “Good will prevail over evil.”

The DNC saw other major performances as well. On Wednesday night, artists like Stevie Wonder, Sheila E., John Legend, and Maren Morris took the stage. Wonder, Legend, and Sheila delivered an energetic rendition of Prince and the Revolution’s classic “Let’s Go Crazy” from Purple Rain, as reported by KSDK News.

Maren Morris paid tribute to Kamala Harris with her 2020 protest song “Better Than We Found It.” Originally released in response to George Floyd’s murder and to support the Black Lives Matter movement, Morris adapted the song to highlight the contrasting platforms of the Democratic and Republican parties. The lyrics resonated with the audience: “When lines of tomorrow are drawn / Can I live with the side that I chose to be on? / Will we sit on our hands, do nothing about it? / Or will we leave this world better than we found it?”

The song’s chorus also struck a chord: “America, America, divided we fall / America, America, God save us all / From ourselves and the Hell that we’ve built for our kids / America, America, we’re better than this.”

The performances at the convention were more than just entertainment; they served as powerful statements reflecting the political climate and the artists’ hopes for a better future. Such acts of solidarity and expression are indicative of the cultural impact that music and public figures can have in shaping and reflecting societal values and political discourse.

Pink’s performance, alongside other notable acts, reinforced the importance of using one’s platform to advocate for change and unity in challenging times. Her involvement in distributing banned books and her public statements on crucial issues highlight how artists can contribute to the broader conversation about democracy and human rights.

Source: KSDK News