Breland released a couple of emotional ballads in honour of the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement.
02.06.2020 - 08:11 / deadline.com
By Nellie Andreeva
Co-Editor-in-Chief, TV
The Fox broadcast network started its primetime programming Monday with a 12-second moment of silence and a message to its viewers amid nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd demanding racial justice.
“We condemn all racism and discrimination and proudly support our Black colleagues, viewers, partners and neighbors,” the message said, “We stand with them and communities seeking inclusion and understanding. Black Lives Matter.” (you can
Breland released a couple of emotional ballads in honour of the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement.
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.
Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticTucker Carlson may have one of the most watched shows on cable news, but the Fox News Channel host is losing advertisers – again.Whereas in 2018, over 20 companies yanked their ads after Carlson obtusely proclaimed that immigrants made America “poorer, and dirtier, and more divided,” this time the exits are over the host’s stance on the death of George Floyd and the nationwide protests that followed against police violence and racism.Both Disney and
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.
“I cannot begin to understand your experience, but what I can do is stand by you"
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.
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.
By Elsa Keslassy
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.