On June 13, 2019 the #repeal was signed into law without public hearings and with foul play, as a senior member, Senator Carl Heastie, deliberately requested a Junior member, Senator Nader Sayegh, to change his vote so that the repeal would pass. 27,000 children held religious exemptions in New York, 0.015% of the entire population in the state. These children were suddenly thrust into a state of limbo as their lives had become the talk of #discrimination and #segregation in an instance. They were forced to leave their schools, their teachers, their friends, and ultimately their communities and homes, all to reserve their right to practice their religions as they were raised. They will not be forgotten! The ArtLights the way initiative offers a platform for those children who have been tossed aside as a result of the repeal. It is also a space for those families and children who have fears of this happening to them. Express how you feel through art and Join us by submitting artwork to www.artlights.online #vaccinefree children matter #vaccineinjured children matter #refugees #religiousexemption #therepeal (at Tampa Bay, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYbCz8nloe/?igshid=185vx8fpfujzg