Natalie Portman Shows Support For ‘Defund The Police’ Movement

Prince Harry showed his support for the U.K.’s rugby community from his home in Los Angeles amid the coronavirus pandemic season postponement.“We all miss rugby,” Harry, 35, said in a video shared by England Rugby on Wednesday, June 24.The former military pilot lent his voice to the sport’s Pitch In campaign, which is focused on the rugby family working together to raise money for charity and pitch in with food deliveries and more to help the vulnerable populations.

Kendrick Sampson has penned a powerful open letter calling for the Hollywood industry to divest from the police and make big changes to «affirm, defend and invest in Black lives.» The star wrote the letter alongside actress Tessa Thompson and Black Lives Matter cofounders Patrisse Cullors and Melina Abdullah.More than 300 Black artists and executives have signed the letter, including Idris Elba, Kerry Washington, Michael B. Jordan, Queen Latifah, Sterling K.

Washington, 43, opened up about inclusion and diversity while discussing the entertainment industry in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery on the podcast Hollywood The Sequel, reports people.com."We look at ourselves to get better and do better," said the actress when asked what she hopes will come out of the movement, which calls out racism in the arts.She continued: "When we say we're committed to diversity -- it's diverse from what? We're still centering

Natalie Portman is celebrating her 39th birthday by giving back.

Protesters across the United States are demanding justice in the wake of George Floyd‘s death, and that includes defunding police departments in every city and state. Celebrity activists like John Legend, Jane Fonda, and Lizzo have joined the cause, asking that bloated law enforcement budgets be cut, and the money instead be spent on health care, education, and investing in Black communities. Some stars have signed an online letter from Movement For Black Lives, vowing to fight for just that.

Institutional racism. Economic inequality.

Natalie Portman vowed to match charity donations up to $100,000 as she celebrated her birthday on Tuesday (09.06.20). The 'Black Swan' star turned 39 this week, and took to Instagram to make the gesture to match pledges to charity A New Way of Life, which provides formerly incarcerated women with a safe place to sleep and a chance to rebuild their lives.

Natalie Portman has backed the “defund the police” campaign. The actress is among a roll call of stars, including John Legend, Lizzo, Common, and Jane Fonda who have signed Black Lives Matter (BLM) co-founder Patrisse Cullors’ letter urging local governments to ‘defund’ police departments and give more to healthcare and education.

Natalie Portman said she can no longer sit back and stay silent amid nationwide protests and calls to pull back on police department funding. The Jerusalem-born actress, 39, shared a post to Instagram on Monday, in which she opened up about her experience with police but also noting that amid the protests against police brutality and racial inequality, she has adjusted her stance on the idea of limiting funding to local law enforcement.

Natalie Portman joined the ranks of celebrities who have come out in support of the Defund The Police movement, an idea that purports to describe a society in which the vast majority of police officers are replaced by social workers who specialize in a number of areas, including mental health, domestic disputes, etc.

Natalie Portman is explaining her initial “fear” around defunding the police, and where she stands on the issue after checking her “white privilege.”

Natalie Portman took to Instagram to share her thoughts on defunding the police. "When I first heard #defundthepolice, I have to admit my first reaction was fear," the 39-year-old actress wrote in a post.

Kerry Washington doesn’t want women ignored anymore.

Natalie Portman turns 39 today. The international actress has delivered several stellar performances, including her Academy Award-winning role in Black Swan.

Ever since George Floyd's video went viral on the internet wherein four police policemen arrested him and one of them kneeled down on his neck until he died, millions of people in the US have come out on the streets to protest. Many celebrities have stood for the Black Lives Matter movement and now Natalie Portman is also expressing her take.