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.
05.06.2020 - 23:51 / eonline.com
It was only May 25, 2020—Memorial Day here in the States—when George Floyd became the latest on a tragically long list of black men and women who have lost their lives while in police custody.
And yet, with all that has happened in the wake of his death, it feels as though it's been a lifetime. As video footage began circulating of Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin holding his knee to Floyd's neck for over eight minutes despite repeated cries of "I can't breathe," while three
.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.
By Dave McNary
Two small-scale protests are due to take place in Manchester tonight as part of as part of a UK 'stand up to racism day of action' following the death in the US of George Floyd.
Many celebrities are joining the nationwide protests sparked by the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn. Across the country, people have been protesting against police brutality, specifically against the black community, in the wake of a shocking video that shows Floyd being taken into custody by an officer who places his knee on his neck.
Thousands of people have been arrested as protests continued across the United States for an eighth night following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week in police custody.
LL Cool J has proved he’s still got it when it comes to delivering powerful messages via rap. He didn’t need a beat or background track for the 2:39 message he released via an Instagram video on June 1.
On May 31, Lizzo opened up in an emotional, tearful Instagram Live video broadcasted to her fans, where she shared her dismay and frustration over the ongoing protests following the death of an unarmed Black man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis, MN on May 25. In the video, the “Like A Girl” singer, 32, became incredible upset at the ongoing police brutality seen across the nation.
Madison Beer said she was tear-gassed while protesting the death of George Floyd in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sunday. The singer took to her Instagram Story writing, "was just tear gassed leave santa monica now" over a selfie which showed the 21-year-old wearing a mask.
The music industry will turn silent and observe Blackout Tuesday in solidarity with protests that have erupted worldwide after the death of George Floyd in police custody a few days back. Not only that but this halt in the business has been planned to support and stand with the black community thereby strongly protesting against racial discrimination and other related issues that still prevail in many parts of the world. Many popular music labels have joined hands in this initiative.
Tyler Perry has called on fans who are protesting across the U.S. to “stop the violence” and return home.