Dakota Johnson Speaks Out in Support of Black Lives Matter Amid Protests: 'Wake Up & Stay Awake'

In a new interview, Lupita Nyong’o has urged people to not become "complacent" about Black Lives Matter.Discussing her desire to speak out about the movement, Nyong'o said, "I’m a member of that society and what is happening, it’s personal."The actress is narrating Discovery's nature documentary series Serengeti, and if she receives an Emmy nomination in the outstanding narration category for her work, she will be the third Black woman to do so.Lupita Nyong'o is speaking out in support of 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.

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.

Spike Lee has compared the latest Black Lives Matter protests to the civil rights movements that took place in the 1960s.Following the death of African-American man George Floyd at the hands of a white cop in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 25 May, calls for an end to racial injustice have intensified worldwide. Accordingly, director Spike has responded by creating a new short film.

Hugh Jackman has come under fire from fans on Twitter for sharing a photo of a protester hugging a police officer amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter demonstrations.

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.

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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.

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.

Kelly Clarkson has urged fans to “stay focused” after attracting criticism for a series of tweets about the Black Lives Matter movement.

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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.