Justin Trudeau Says ‘We All Have A Role’ In Confronting Racism Amid George Floyd Solidarity Protests

Nicola Sturgeon says she might have joined Scots in protesting racism over the US death of George Floyd had it not been for coronavirus. With a number of demonstrations planned across the country, the First Minister doubled down on calls for demonstrators to make their voices heard virtually and avoid risking a spread of the deadly bug.

As George Floyd protests continue to rage in the US, celebrities are taking a stand to speak up and contribute in their own little way. Selena Gomez is one such star.

Activists protesting against the death of George Floyd knelt in the middle of Oxford Road during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Manchester.

By Dave McNary

Two small-scale protests are due to take place in Manchester tonight as part of as part of a UK 'stand up to racism day of action' following the death in the US of George Floyd.

Thousands of people have been arrested as protests continued across the United States for an eighth night following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week in police custody.

Harry Styles is one of the many celebrities who are standing in support of George Floyd. After a video of the 59-year-old former football player being harassed by four policemen wherein one of them kneeled down on his neck until he lost his breath, circulated on the internet, protests are raging across the US. The incident has given a spark to the Black Lives Matter movement with major parts of the US seeing massive protests every day.

The former President of the United States is speaking out.

Many stars have taken to their social media handles in order to express their anger over George Floyd's death at the hands of four British policemen. Adele is one of the celebrities who are not very active on social media yet the singer has shared a rare post on her Instagram handle addressing the injustice against George Floyd and the African American community.

Ellen DeGeneres took to her social media handle a few hours ago and expressed her anguish over George Floyd's death amidst the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests in the US. The popular talk show host shared an emotional video with her fans addressing the issue and pleading for peace and communication.

Tyler Perry has spoken with George Floyd’s immediate family.

Shay Mitchell is speaking out about the ongoing protests happening in the United States.

Last week, the death of George Floyd sent shockwaves around the world.The 46-year-old African-American father died after a Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for nine minutes until he could no longer breathe.The horrific incident, which was caught on video, has sparked mass protests across America and the rest of the world. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter.

After Taylor Swift recently called out Donald Trump, Lady Gaga is also questioning the US President in the matter of Geoge Floyd's death. A few days ago, US President Donald Trump took to his social media handle and posted an insensitive tweet regarding the protests for George Floyd's death at the hands of four policemen.