Andra Day

Personal context

Summary

Andra Day is a singer, songwriter, and actor known for “Rise Up,” her portrayal of Billie Holiday in The United States vs. Billie Holiday, and roles in other film and television projects. Her music and public appearances have repeatedly engaged with racial injustice: she has discussed “Rise Up” becoming associated with Black Lives Matter, spoken about allyship during protests against racism and police brutality, and performed “Strange Fruit” in support of the Equal Justice Initiative. She also performed at the 2018 March for Our Lives rally and at a 2024 campaign rally for Kamala Harris, where she voiced support for women in positions of power. No public LGBTQ-rights advocacy or DEI affiliation is established in her public record.