Lizzo, The Weeknd and John Legend sign open letter to cut police budgets following death of George Floyd

Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Lizzo and Justin Bieber have all backed a major open letter calling for police reform.The US stars have joined forces with record labels such as Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to support Congress’ Justice in Policing Act of 2020.The support, which was also backed by the likes of Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Post Malone, follows the death of George Floyd last month.

John Legend has said that only statues of people who deserve to be revered by the public should remain on display.

Eric Diep Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States — June 19, the day in 1865 when Texas was the final Confederate state to be notified of the Union victory and, thus, the freeing of all slaves in the U.S.

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.

John Legend has attacked Donald Trump for his response to the Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the US, describing him as a “bigot” with a “sick mind”.

Maya Jama attended the peaceful protest held in London's Hyde Park in support of the Black Lives Matter movement on Wednesday.Thousands of people gathered in the capital's park to peacefully voice their outrage over the senseless killing of American man George Floyd at the hands of policemen last week.

The partner of Sheku Bayoh insists his death in police custody in Scotland draws harrowing parallels with the killing of George Floyd.

YG has released 'FTP' which stands for 'Fuck the Police' as protests continue across America

George Clooney is encouraging all Americans to vote in order to fight against systematic racism.

Tyler Perry has called on fans who are protesting across the U.S. to “stop the violence” and return home.

John Boyega said he does not want to “work in fear” when he is in the US as he addressed the unrest that has been triggered by the death of a black man during a police arrest.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is declaring his support for non-violent demonstrators marching against police brutality. Cuomo said during a coronavirus press conference on Friday that he stands «with the protesters» who are advocating for justice following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25.