Breland released a couple of emotional ballads in honour of the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement.
31.05.2020 - 22:35 / deadline.com
By Dino-Ray Ramos
Associate Editor/Reporter
As protests continue across the country in response to the discrimination and police brutality faced by the Black community and the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others, media organizations, networks and agencies have come forward to voice their support for the Black community. APA CEO Jim Gosnell is the latest to address the events of the past week.
Gosnell sent a memo to the APA staff which said the following:
Breland released a couple of emotional ballads in honour of the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has pledged a huge donation to black education in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests against systemic racism and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd.
KJ Apa fired back at critics saying he wasn’t using his platform to help support the Black Lives Matter movement. The “Riverdale” star found himself the subject of some online vitriol when comedian Elijah Daniel accused him of being silent regarding the ongoing protests against systemic racism and police brutality sparked by the May 25 death of George Floyd while in police custody.
George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and subsequent protests have further ignited a passion in artists inspired to use their music as a sounding board for change. Check below for 10 protest songs that highlight the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement.1. Trey Songz — “2020 Riots: How Many Times” Trey Songz sheds light on the injustices faced by the black community at the hands of police brutality and institutionalized racism on the compelling new single, “2020 Riots: How Many Times.” Songz
K-pop superstars BTS have underscored their support for the Black Lives Matter movement with a $1 million (£800,000) donation.The Boy With Luv hitmakers have teamed up with label bosses at Big Hit Entertainment to pledge the sum, according to editors at Variety, just days after declaring their backing for protesters worldwide demanding an end to racial and social injustice.In the online statement, the bandmates wrote: “We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence.
In an attempt to combat the racial inequality in the USA, Michael B. Jordan called for Hollywood to invest in black staff during a protest.
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.
Odell Beckham Jr., Patrick Mahomes and more NFL players united against racism in a powerful video and demanded support from their organization.“It’s been 10 days since George Floyd was brutally murdered,” Michael Thomas began the message, which was shared by multiple athletes on Thursday, June 4, and referenced the death of Floyd last month.
NFL players are asking, “What if I were George Floyd?”
As protests continue in the fight against racism and police brutality following the tragic death of George Floyd, countless famous faces are urging fans to exercise their right to vote. — And, that doesn’t just mean in the big November election for president, but in upcoming primaries, as well as other elections in states across the country.
Lady Gaga is doing her part to stand alongside the Black Lives Matter movement.
Greater Manchester leaders have pledged to build ‘stronger dialogue’ with local black communities in the wake of the ‘callous murder’ of George Floyd.
BTS members RM, Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, V, Suga, and J-Hope have come forward to show their support towards the Black Lives Matter movement. The members issued a unanimous statement condemning the death of George Floyd.
Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx‘s real-life legal drama Just Mercy has been made free to stream online in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
By Elsa Keslassy
The music industry silenced its sound on “Black Out Tuesday,” putting a full stop on all business amid widespread protests.
J Balvin is using his platform to urge the Latinx community to «do better» and support the Black Lives Matter movement. The Colombian reggaetonero took to social media to participate in the Blackout Tuesday protest to show solidarity with the black community and speak out against police brutality after George Floyd's death.
If you’re someone that has been following social media over the past several days, you are probably well aware that numerous celebrities have been posting Black Lives Matter content, supporting the movement and encouraging folks to donate their time and/or money to the cause. And because it’s 2020 and there’s a large portion of the US that is awful, posting a simple message saying “Black Lives Matter” can be deemed controversial, as Seth Rogen experienced.