told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in an interview that will air Sunday. “That’s fundamentally what’s happening in America.
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(CNN)A teen gospel singer whose song protesting the killing of African Americans by police went viral has been signed by Warner Records.Keedron Bryant, 12, gained fast acclaim when his song "I Just Wanna Live" was posted on social media after George Floyd was killed while in the custody of Minnesota police.Warner Records released the single on Friday in honor of Juneteenth and announced that 100% of the single's net profits will be donated to the NAACP.Additionally, Amazon Music will donate $1
.told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in an interview that will air Sunday. “That’s fundamentally what’s happening in America.
John Legend has said that only statues of people who deserve to be revered by the public should remain on display.
Juneteenth — the holiday marking the end of slavery in the US on June 19, 1865.“I’m excited that the album’s coming out that day,” says Legend of “Bigger Love,” which arrives two days before his “John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day” special airs on ABC. “And I’m excited that people are taking a moment to celebrate the ending of slavery in this country … It also reminds us that we still have a ways to go to get more free in this country.
Will Smith kept the conversation regarding racial injustice alive when he released his "No Justice, No Peace" montage on social media.The two-minute clip includes former President Barack Obama's recent speech on George Floyd and some enlightening commentary by Smith himself. "You're always gonna have a fight you're going to see coming.
The rapper revealed that he has never, not once, voted before! However, in the light of America’s new fight against racial inequality, Snoop Dogg not only slammed the current POTUS for the way he has reacted to the protests but also promised that this year he’s definitely using his voting right! It sounds like Snoop is sick and tired of the situation in the United States so he is finally ready to contribute to the, hopefully positive, change a new president will bring.
protests continue across the nation following the death of George Floyd, many are turning to movies, television, music and more to provide information, clarity and perhaps even necessary discomfort about the civil unrest and systemic injustices that have been a part of America since its very birth as a nation.Over the past decade, a new generation of filmmakers have told stories of police brutality and racial injustice through real-life adaptations and groundbreaking documentaries, hoping to
They were all in attendance at yesterday's protest
Meghan Markle has shared an emotional speech as she spoke out following the tragic killing of George Floyd in America, declaring that his “life mattered”.The Duchess of Sussex gave a speech to the graduating pupils at her former school, Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles, when she discussed her sadness over the killing of George at the hands of the Minneapolis police.
Zayn Malik is raising his voice against the killing of George Floyd. The unarmed African-American US citizen died in police custody after one of the officers knelt on his neck.
Lea Michele is just one actress who recently took to her social media account to express solidarity and support for the Black Lives Matter movement following the tragic death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. USA Today reported today that Michele’s tweet was supported by many people, although, her former co-star, began complaining of her behavior while on set and claims that Michele didn’t make her feel like her life mattered.
Many American cities have been under siege over the last week with demonstrators and protestors taking to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Unfortunately, many of the protests have also had pockets of riots, damage, looting, and vandalism.
Televangelist Pat Robertson publicly scolded President Donald Trump during “The 700 Club” Tuesday, saying that his response to the unrest after George Floyd’s death “isn’t cool.”
As protests and curfews continue across the country, amid unrest over police brutality and the death of George Floyd, one film is doing its part to help raise awareness about systemic racism, specifically within the United States criminal justice system.