350+ LGBTQ organizations call for transformational change in policing

David Robb Labor EditorIn the wake of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police, more than 700 actors, recording artists and entertainment and music industry organizations and their supporters have signed a letter urging swift passage of the Justice in Policing Act.

Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Lizzo and Justin Bieber have all backed a major open letter calling for police reform.The US stars have joined forces with record labels such as Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to support Congress’ Justice in Policing Act of 2020.The support, which was also backed by the likes of Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Post Malone, follows the death of George Floyd last month.

dropped Tuesday night, is a direct response to the Black Lives Matter protests over the deaths of George Floyd and several other black Americans.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterOf the many calls to action that have emerged from the outrage over the death of George Floyd, a movement to “defund the police” has sprung up fast as Americans seek to scrutinize law enforcement.An influential industry like Hollywood is not immune to pressure to join that fight — one that organizers from coalitions like #BlackLivesMatter are hoping will dismantle police autonomy and replace racial inequality with justice while specifically reallocating police

Royal Blood have called for people to educate themselves more on social injustice following recent protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.The protests that are continuing across the US and around the world after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis when a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine-minutes and ignored the man’s pleas that he couldn’t breathe.The officer responsible, Derek Chauvin, has since been sacked and charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.

“I cannot begin to understand your experience, but what I can do is stand by you"

The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday pledged $5 million in donations to social justice reform organizations amid nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd.

The late  George Floyd ’s daughter, Gianna, has turned into a symbol of peace and hope in a time of clear uncertainty. The six-year-old was recently recorded on video sharing words that have provided comfort to many fighting racial and social injustice throughout the US (protests have been organized across the US in an effort to usher in social change).

Is change on the horizon? On Wednesday's Daily Pop, E!'s Justin Sylvester, Morgan Stewart and Erin Lim discussed whether the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery have finally ignited change in the United States of America. Both across the nation and abroad, these deaths have sparked protests, commentary about Black Lives Matter and public outcry against police brutality.

The death of George Floyd which has triggered protests across the US was “inexcusable”, Boris Johnson has said.

A protest in Colorado against racism (Pic: by Joseph Rouse)

Chloe x Halle are delaying the release of upcoming album Ungodly Hour amid the ongoing riots in the United States.

Actor Cole Sprouse said he was arrested while taking part in a Black Lives Matter protest in Santa Monica.

Tyler Perry has spoken with George Floyd’s immediate family.

The site will donate 100% of profits to The NAACP Legal Defense Fund on June 17

George Clooney is encouraging all Americans to vote in order to fight against systematic racism.

Former President Barack Obama is speaking out following a weekend of protests across America in the wake of George Floyd‘s death. Floyd died last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after a police officer held him down with his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than seven minutes as the father repeatedly told the officer he couldn’t breathe.