Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has ignited a firestorm of criticism by supporting Chris Brown's upcoming concert.
"It is not entirely surprising to see a former convict expressing support for another individual with a history of violent behaviour," said Women for Change.
The Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, who also claims the title of “Minister of Happiness”, declared he would distribute 1 000 tickets, with 500 going to young men, 100 to children from an orphanage, and 100 to other underprivileged individuals. “It is not entirely surprising to see a former convict expressing support for another individual with a history of violent behaviour,” the organisation stated.
“Exposing young children – many of whom may already come from vulnerable or abusive backgrounds – to such an environment risks perpetuating cycles of abuse.”The Patriotic Alliance , when approached for comment, distanced itself from the concert’s organisation, stating it is not involved in the event’s planning or execution.
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