The Weeknd used his acceptance speeches at the MTV VMAs 2020 to call for justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor.The star picked up the awards for Best R&B and Video Of The Year at the socially-distanced ceremony, with both trophies recognising the video for ‘Blinding Lights’.When collecting the Best R&B award at the event, The Weeknd said: “It’s really hard for me to celebrate right now and enjoy this moment so I’m just gonna say justice for Jacob Blake and justice for Breonna Taylor.
Jacob Blake's Sister Calls for Change In the Wake of Her Brother's Shooting: 'I Feel Numb'
27.08.2020 - 03:29 / etonline.com
Jacob Blake's sister is speaking out about the need for things to change in America. Letetra Wideman spoke at a press conference following days of protests and unrest sparked by the shooting, which left Blake hospitalized and likely paralyzed.«When you say the name Jacob Blake, make sure you say father, make sure you say cousin, make sure you say son, make sure you say uncle, but most importantly make sure you say human,» Wideman shared Tuesday.
«Human life. Let it marinate in your mind.
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etcanada.com
28.08.2020 / 16:23
New York Mets And Miami Marlins Walk Off The Field Over Jacob Blake Shooting
Baseball’s Mets and Marlins are standing in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protesters.
foxnews.com
28.08.2020 / 15:01
Spurred by Jacob Blake, George Floyd shootings, Tyrese Gibson is taking action: ‘We’re being a voice for the voiceless’
Tyrese Gibson, one of Hollywood’s most notable Black performers as an actor, singer and songwriter, has a heavy heart in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake, was shot seven times in the back by Rusten Sheskey, a police officer in Kenosha, Wis. while his children looked on in an SUV.
etcanada.com
28.08.2020 / 07:25
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Guest Host Lil Rel Howery Delivers Powerful Speech About Jacob Blake And Defunding The Police
Lil Rel Howery delivered a poignant message about social justice while guest hosting the latest episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live“.
justjared.com
28.08.2020 / 06:31
Mets & Marlins Walk Off Field in Protest of Jacob Blake Shooting (Video)
The New York Mets and the Miami Marlins didn’t play their scheduled game on Thursday (August 27) as the players all walked off the field in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake.
etcanada.com
28.08.2020 / 06:25
‘Jimmy Kimmel’ Guest Host Lil Rel Delivers Powerful Speech About Jacob Blake And Defunding The Police
Lil Rel Howery delivered a poignant message about social justice, while guest hosting the latest episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live“.
etcanada.com
27.08.2020 / 21:33
Ava DuVernay, Don Cheadle And More React To Megyn Kelly’s Controversial Jacob Blake Shooting Comments
Megyn Kelly was slammed on Twitter on Thursday after sharing a Daily Mail article suggesting Jacob Blake had a knife when cops shot him in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
etonline.com
27.08.2020 / 16:24
Tracee Ellis Ross Says 'Change Requires All of Us' Following Jacob Blake Shooting
Tracee Ellis Ross is speaking out following the shooting of Jacob Blake. The 47-year-old actress appeared on Wednesday's episode of and reacted to professional athletes protesting their upcoming games due to Blake's shooting.Blake, a 29-year-old Wisconsin man, was shot in the back multiple times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday. The family's attorney stated on Tuesday that doctors believe Blake will be left paralyzed by the incident.«I say bravo.
glamour.com
27.08.2020 / 16:23
Naomi Osaka Won't Play Her Upcoming Match in Protest of the Police Shooting of Jacob Blake
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etcanada.com
27.08.2020 / 14:21
Tracee Ellis Ross Discusses NBA Boycott And Jacob Blake Shooting: ‘If We All Don’t Stand Up, It Won’t Change’
Tracee Ellis Ross spoke out about the shooting of Jacob Blake during an appearance on Wednesday’s “The Late Late Show”.
etonline.com
27.08.2020 / 07:23
Barack Obama Speaks Out in Support of NBA and WNBA Protests After Jacob Blake's Shooting
Barack Obama is sharing his support for the NBA and WNBA athletes and coaches who are making their voices heard.
hollywoodlife.com
27.08.2020 / 05:23
Rusten Sheskey: 5 Things To Know About The Police Officer Identified As Jacob Blake’s Shooter
It may have taken three days, but the name of the officer accused of shooting 29-year-old Jacob Blake has been released. The Wisconsin Department of Justice said in a statement that he is Rusten Sheskey, a seven year veteran of the Kenosha Police Department. Sheskey was seen on tape on Aug. 23 grabbing Jacob by the back of his shirt and firing at him seven times from behind at close range. Jacob somehow survived the shooting, but is still hospitalized and now paralyzed from the waist down.
etcanada.com
27.08.2020 / 05:15
Celebrities React As Milwaukee Bucks Issue Statement On Boycotting NBA Playoff Game In Wake Of Jacob Blake Shooting
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their playoff series against Orlando Magic in protest over racial injustice.
justjared.com
27.08.2020 / 05:11
Naomi Osaka Will Not Play in Western & Southern Open 2020 Semifinals After Shooting of Jacob Blake
Naomi Osaka will not being playing in her semifinals match at the 2020 Western & Southern Open on Thursday (August 27) amid racial injustice in the United States.
justjared.com
27.08.2020 / 05:11
MLB Baseball Teams Postpone Games; Join Milwaukee Bucks In Protesting Jacob Blake Shooting
Some Major League Baseball teams are following in basketball team Milwaukee Bucks footsteps.
etonline.com
27.08.2020 / 01:57
LeBron James, Jamal Murray and More 'Demand Change' Amid NBA Playoff Strike After Jacob Blake Shooting
sat out of their scheduled playoff game against the Orlando Magic in the wake of Jacob Blake's shooting. Blake, a 29-year-old Wisconsin man, was shot in the back multiple times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.