Jack White's record label partners with Standing Rock protest school

Virgin Radio

5 Dec 2016, 11:41

Jack White's label, has partnered with a school at the Standing Rock protests in America.

Protesters are living in a camp to protest the building of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which would take oil from North Dakota to Illinois.

The protests have been fronted by the local Sioux tribe, but will also include thousands of Native American supporters from across the continent.

The Defenders of the Water school in South Dakota, which White has partnered with, teaches the children who are living in the camp.

Pitchfork reported that the Third Man website will feature work from the school created by pupils and staff, as well as selling a special t-shirt.

Proceeds from items sold will go to the school's programme.

An open letter has also been sent to Barack Obama over the treatment of the protestors, which has been signed by Radiohead, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Green Day.

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