Rev. Al Sharpton is asking for more than just an apology from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
02.06.2020 - 22:49 / hollywoodlife.com
Actor Jamie Foxx lent his voice to a rally at San Francisco’s city hall on June 1, singing with his fellow protestors during the ‘kneel-in’ demonstration. The Ray Oscar-winner, 52, took to the podium during the protest and sang the verse from Isaiah 54:17. “No weapons formed against me, shall prosper, it won’t work. No weapons formed against me shall prosper.”
Jamie’s appearance at San Francisco’s city hall comes over one week after George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, was killed by former
Rev. Al Sharpton is asking for more than just an apology from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Almost two weeks after his death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, George Floyd was laid to rest in hometown Houston, Texas. A sea of mourners gathered on the streets to pay their last respects, many others stood in long queues during Floyd's public memorial.
apology from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.Sharpton spoke at George Floyd's funeral on Tuesday, and implored the National Football League to put Colin Kaepernick back in the game.
UPDATE (6/9/20 @ 3:15PM ET): Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum were among thousands of mourners who attended George Floyd’s funeral service on June 9, in George’s hometown of Houston, TX. The actors stood with the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Eric Garner and wore white to the somber event. In practicing safety precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak, they also wore face masks.
Ted Johnson Family and friends mourned George Floyd in song, memories and prayer, while political figures including Joe Biden, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Rep.
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.
Selma Blair took to Instagram to share how she and her son, Arthur, are honoring George Floyd. The 47-year-old actress said they "stood outside for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to just think of what George Floyd means for each of us from where we are." "What he represents also," she added.
Kelly Rowland is a voice of light and hope for so many people and has used her platform to speak out against the racial injustices that have plagued America for far too long. The last three months Kelly has spent most of her time homeschooling, playing with and chasing around her 5-year-old son Titan Jewell Weatherspoon. Now, she’s fighting to ensure that he, and the rest of the Black community, have a future where they will finally be treated fair and equal.
While President Donald Trump continues to throw down harsh words and actions towards those peacefully protesting the police-custody death of George Floyd, former President, George W. Bush, 73, is calling for understanding and empathy.
Jamie Foxx is encouraging others to take action and demand justice in order to enact real change. Following the fatal arrest of George Floyd, which has sparked outrage and protests across the nation, the 52-year-old actor joined thousands of peaceful protestors outside San Francisco's City Hall on Monday to honor the Minneapolis man, and countless other black lives that have been lost due to police brutality.
Jamie Foxx took the microphone at a rally to protest the killing of George Floyd on Monday (June 1, 2020).
In the last few days, various Hollywood celebrities have stepped out of their homes to participate in the protests against the killing of George Floyd and all the other black victims of police brutality. Jamie Foxx too joined the list as he joined a rally and addressed the protesters.
Over the past few days, we’ve seen a number of actors, filmmakers, and studios show their support for the Black community while condemning racism. Some have even put up large sums of money to support the various fundraisers that have risen up in the wake of the brutal killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
Jamie Foxx has called for there to be a “deterrent” against police brutality as he addressed a demonstration about racism following the death of George Floyd in the US.
Jamie Foxx took the microphone at a rally to protest the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer.
Jamie Foxx is standing up against the ongoing racism and injustices raging through the United States.
Many celebs have used their platforms to weigh in on racism and police brutality in this country in the days following the death of George Floyd. But for Ciara the most important message isn’t to influence her fans — it’s to teach her son.