Amid Crisis, ESPN and NFL’s Black Voices Won’t ‘Stick to Sports’

Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx and more stars took the time to honour essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic in Harry Connick Jr.’s CBS special, “United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes”, on Sunday.

Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx and more stars took the time to honor essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic in Harry Connick Jr.'s CBS special,, on Sunday. Connick began the show by acknowledging that it was filmed prior to the movement for racial justice across America and around the world in the wake of the May 25 death of George Floyd. «Just so you know, this special was filmed a few weeks ago and since that time our world has changed,» Connick said during the

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefVeteran South African filmmaker Anant Singh has penned an open letter comparing the problems of racism within his own country with the killings of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks at the hands of police in the U.S.The letter, which he calls “All Lives Matter, Especially Black Lives,” is published on the 44th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, in which 69 people were killed by South African police.

Ellise Shafer editorFollowing George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, many entertainment companies have made statements and pledged donations as well as internal initiatives to insure that the future of entertainment reflects all American voices.President and COO of Skydance Media Jesse Sisgold pointed out during the latest episode of the Variety Streaming Room’s weekly series “Rebooting the Entertainment Industry” that although these statements are a great show of

"We find ourselves on a precipice, on a tipping point," Oprah Winfrey said as she opened a conversation with black artists and activists on Tuesday aimed at determining how America can funnel the rage and protests of recent weeks into action to eradicate systemic inequality and racism.

Perth has said it stands “shoulder to shoulder” with the Black Lives Matter movement.Perth Against Racism (PAR) spoke out after protests both in the USA and UK after the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minnesota last month.The group said the UK had its own problem with racism and said it would support “actions of solidarity and anti-racism” while maintaining social distancing and COVID-19 safety issues.Theatre vows 'we will get through this' after announcing potential job

NEW YORK -- After watching the ghastly video of George Floyd dying as a police officer pressed a knee on his neck, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Trey Songz couldn’t sleep. He felt a pain in his gut so heavy it brought him down to his home studio, where he began recording a new song.

As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to make headlines, Justin Bieber came forward to make a promise. The international singer has been showing his support towards the movement since George Floyd's horrifying death rocked the United States of America.

 You are what you watch, you are what you listen to, and you are what you read. As citizens continues to mourn the death of George Floyd and protests supporting the Black Lives Matter continue around the world, many are turning to art, whether it be music, movies or books, as a source of information and comfort.

Lady Gaga will be handing over control of her social media accounts to a number of organisations in order to help amplify marginalised voices.The singer, who released her sixth studio album Chromatica last week, took to Instagram on Thursday to announce the initiative, explaining she plans to use her platform to make a positive change in the world.

As George Floyd protests continue to rage in the US, celebrities are taking a stand to speak up and contribute in their own little way. Selena Gomez is one such star.

Oprah Winfrey is hosting a discussion with Black thought leaders, artists and activists regarding the civil unrest across American in response to the murder of George Floyd next week as part of a two-night event that will be simulcast across 19 different Discovery-owned networks.

John Boyega delivered an impassioned speech at a Black Lives Matter protest in London on Wednesday, one of many major anti-racism demonstrations that have taken place around the world following the death of George Floyd on May 25. "Black lives have always mattered.

As the protests over George Floyd's death at the hands of police continue throughout the country, artists and influencers are stepping up to fund various initiatives that help the protesters, the cause, and the black community at large.

An old, yet sadly timely episode of Black-ish is airing again.

New York City imposed an 11 p.m. curfew Monday as the nation's biggest city tried to prevent another night of destruction amid protests over George Floyd's death.

On the evening of May 30, Chiara de Blasio, 25, was one of many arrested in Manhattan as protests against racial injustice and police brutality continue following George Floyd‘s brutal death on May 25. Chiara, the daughter of NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, was taken into custody for unlawful assembly after refusing to move from where she and other protestors were gathered; she was eventually released from law enforcement.

In response to the murder of George Floyd by white police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Equality Florida is hosting a virtual LGBTQ Black Lives Matter town hall on Wednesday (June 3).

By Mackenzie Nichols