When it comes to standing up and speaking out against social injustices, activist Carmen Perez-Jordan has dedicated more than 25 years fighting for equality and calling for an end to mass incarceration, community policing and gender equity.
04.06.2020 - 08:25 / variety.com
By Jordan Moreau
Dwayne Johnson posted a passionate video on Twitter, showing support for Black Lives Matter and questioning President Trump’s actions during the nationwide protests against George Floyd’s death.
“Where are you? Where is our leader?” Johnson starts out by asking. “Where is our leader at this time when our country is down on its knees, begging, pleading, hurt, angry, frustrated, in pain with its arms out, just wanting to be heard?”
The actor repeatedly asks, “Where are you?”
When it comes to standing up and speaking out against social injustices, activist Carmen Perez-Jordan has dedicated more than 25 years fighting for equality and calling for an end to mass incarceration, community policing and gender equity.
Jordan Moreau The Wrap’s editor-in-chief Sharon Waxman and executive editor Thom Geier have apologized for a controversial guest blog about the filming of the widely spread George Floyd video.“Due to a failure in editing, this post fell short of TheWrap’s standards.
Meghan Markle's impassioned speech amid the ongoing protests in the wake of George Floyd's death — which made her the first royal to speak out in support of Black Lives Matter — she and Prince Harry are preparing to get more involved in the movement. «The Black Lives Matter movement matters to Meghan and it matters to Harry.
John Legend has attacked Donald Trump for his response to the Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the US, describing him as a “bigot” with a “sick mind”.
Back in 2018, Michael B. Jordan’s production company, Outlier Society Productions, joined the growing movement to support inclusion riders in contracts, to help make Hollywood more inclusive.
Also Read: Scenes From Black Lives Matter Protests in LA With Michael B Jordan and MoreThose wouldn’t be the only f—s Oliver had to give (out).Early on, Oliver said it is “utterly f—ing disgusting” that Trump used George Floyd’s name in the same breath as May’s job numbers.
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.
It comes as protests continue across the US and around the world after the death of George Floyd, an African-American man, who 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.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jordan reflected on some of his movie roles, sharing what they have taught him about racial injustice and inequality.Speaking on his role as Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station, he said it gave
Ellise Shafer editorBeyoncé Knowles-Carter made a powerful statement on the Black Lives Matter movement and sexism in the music industry during YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020” virtual graduation on Saturday.The singer started by congratulating the high school seniors who persevered through an unprecedented time in the country.“Congratulations to the class of 2020, you have arrived here in the middle of a global crisis, a racial pandemic and worldwide expression of outrage at the senseless
Michael B. Jordan called for Hollywood studios to "invest in Black staff" during a protest in Los Angeles, Calif.
Dwayne Johnson is imploring our leaders to act with compassion as across the country against .After the three remaining officers responsible for George Floyd's death were finally along with Derek Chauvin on June 3, Johnson posted addressing the protests and lack of a "compassionate leader."“Where are you? Where is our leader?” Johnson, a.k.a. The Rock, said.
Starting their social justice efforts early! Amanda Stanton, January Jones and other celebrity parents have brought their children to protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
BTS released a rare political statement on Wednesday (June 4), standing in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
A family affair. Amanda Stanton stood her ground after bringing her two daughters to a Wednesday, June 3, protest supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
BTS joined the many celebrities and famous faces condemning racism and police brutality with a powerful statement on their Twitter account. In the June 4 tweet, K-Pop band members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook told their followers, “We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence.”
The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, of which Queen Elizabeth II is patron, Prince Harry is president, and Meghan Markle is vice president, tweeted support for Black Lives Matter Monday, as protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd by white police officer Derek Chauvin continue across the U.S.