Samantha Bee Explains Why It’s Time To ‘Defund The Police’

Bow Wow knows that some of the hardest work begins on the inside. The 33-year-old rapper has been using his platform to speak out about Black Lives Matter and encourage his fans to safely protest in support of racial justice and equality.

Jada Pinkett Smith hosted an emotional episode of on Friday, discussing racism in America with her daughter, Willow, her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, as well as activists Dr. Angela Davis and Tamika Mallory.The 48-year-old actress started off the episode by noting the significance of Juneteenth on Friday, which marks the true ending of slavery in the United States.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterOf the many calls to action that have emerged from the outrage over the death of George Floyd, a movement to “defund the police” has sprung up fast as Americans seek to scrutinize law enforcement.An influential industry like Hollywood is not immune to pressure to join that fight — one that organizers from coalitions like #BlackLivesMatter are hoping will dismantle police autonomy and replace racial inequality with justice while specifically reallocating police

Spike Lee is worried that the "Defund the Police" movement, which has sprung up amid the worldwide anti-racism protests in the wake of George Floyd's death, will have adverse effects with President Donald Trump perverting the message to stoke fear.

A woman lays flowers at a George Floyd memorial outside the Olive Avenue Market in Redlands. Photo: Beatriz Valenzuela for Q Voice News.

Trevor Noah tears into U.S. President Donald Trump and the police response to protesters following the death of George Floyd.

In John Oliver’s view, it’s time for serious police reform.

If you want to see change in policing, John Oliver has broken down what needs to be done.  While appearing remotely on The Tonight Show on Monday, the Last Week Tonight host discussed the topic of defunding the police, a cause that has gained momentum following the death of George Floyd and amid the Black Lives Matter movement.  Oliver offered context on the topic to host Jimmy Fallon, recalling how he initially learned about "defund the police" through an episode of Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas.

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.

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Lea Michele has apologized for her perceived behavior after former Glee cast member Samantha Marie Ware responded to a tweet the pregnant singer shared in response to the George Floyd protests. Lea joined many celebrities who are speaking out about police brutality, racial profiling, and the use of excessive force after George Floyd’s death was captured on live video.

“LMAO REMEMBER WHEN YOU MADE MY FIRST TELEVISION GIG A LIVING HELL?!?!” Samantha Ware, 28, tweeted after Lea Michele showed solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter protests over George Floyd’s death. “CAUSE ILL NEVER FORGET.” Samantha accused Lea of bullying and other “TRAUMATIC MICROAGGRESSIONS” while on the set of Glee, which resulted in Lea issuing an apology for her past behavior.

Lea Michele has issued an apology to her former "Glee" co-star Samantha Ware. Michele, 33, was called out by Ware this week for making her life on the popular TV series a "living hell" by engaging in "traumatic" treatment on set. Ware's accusations came after Michele tweeted in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

Lea Michele has recently reacted to her Glee co-star Samantha Ware's allegations on racism. The 33-year-old actress took to her Twitter handle a couple of days ago and tweeted about George Floyd's death, showing her support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

"This is precisely the time to contemplate what it means to stand as an ally," the actor said

Glee star Samantha Ware has accused Lea Michele of making her life on the set of the hit U.S. TV show a “living hell”.