forcing the government into a U-turn over free school meal vouchers for vulnerable children over the summer holidays.
02.06.2020 - 01:29 / billboard.com
Some of the most influential K-pop and Korean artists are speaking out after the death of George Floyd for justice and showing their solidarity with the black community.As America grapples with the outrage over another black person's death at the hands of police -- Floyd was suffocated by a Minneapolis police officer during an arrest -- the issue has gained notice around the world including in the Korean-music industry, an industry heavily inspired and influenced by black music and culture.
.forcing the government into a U-turn over free school meal vouchers for vulnerable children over the summer holidays.
Janet Jackson has posted lyrics from an interlude featured on her 1989 album to throw her support behind Black Lives Matter.The pop star sent a Tweet on Sunday (June 7) in which a snippet of the opening track from ‘Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814’ – titled ‘Interlude: Pledge’ – is played while a list emerges of the names of dozens of black citizens who’ve died as a result of police brutality.The song contains the spoken-word passage: “We are a nation with no geographic boundaries, bound
Tyler Cameron, Kate Beckinsale and more celebrities have openly supported the Black Lives Matter movement, even after receiving negative feedback from some fans.The Bachelorette alum shared a thoughtful message with his followers on Monday, June 8, after attending a protest with close friend Matt James over the weekend. “I will stand with all of my brothers and sisters because this is not a country that is safe nor fair for all people.
Victoria Beckham is working on making her brand more inclusive.
Kele Okereke has performed his Bloc Party protest song ‘Kettling’ in response to unrest following the murder of George Floyd.The Bloc Party frontman, whose most recent solo record was last year’s ‘2042’, shared a video of himself playing the song from his home.
“We recognise this is a time for action”
The company also pledges to improve its hiring practices
Eva Mendes is not only a wonderful mother, actress and wife, but she is also a force for change. The Hitch actress took to social media to talk about the social advocacy organizations that she has donated to in order to help and further promote the Black Lives Matter movement.
In support of Black Lives Matter, BTS released a statement in which the members declared that they “stand against racial discrimination” after the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee and other unarmed Black Americans. The band took to their Twitter on Thursday, June 4, with a statement in Korean and English about how the K-pop group condemns systemic racial violence and discrimination.
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"We are so beautiful and have such a wonderful history of strength, overcoming, talent, innovation, creativity, invention and love."
Former X Factor act the LMA Choir has staged a remote performance to “call for a change and create hope” in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
The show's Twitter account said it "lost quite a few followers" for speaking out in support of Black Lives Matter
BTS is standing up against racial injustice.