Jeannie Mai decided via social media she will expose some of the many white lies that she learned in school as a child or was fed as an adult by society. Jeezy’s fiancée has always been vocal when it comes to race-related matters.
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reopen than originally planned.After closing down retail operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the beauty giant announced on Tuesday, May 19, that on May 22 it would be opening its doors at 70 locations across 30 states. However, this plan has been put on pause as the current affairs amid the George Floyd protests continues to take place.
Jeannie Mai decided via social media she will expose some of the many white lies that she learned in school as a child or was fed as an adult by society. Jeezy’s fiancée has always been vocal when it comes to race-related matters.
When Late Night With Seth Meyers returned June 1 after a weeklong hiatus, it was the NBC show's first opportunity to speak to the social justice movement and protests following the killing of George Floyd. To do so, Amber Ruffin, who's been a writer on the program since 2014, opened the show by sharing stories about her own experience with the police.
Ben Stiller suggested replacing a statue of former President Theodore Roosevelt with one of late actor Robin Williams. Stiller's suggestion came in response to the news that a bronze statue that’s been outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York since 1940 will come down after years of criticism and heightened sensitivity about race issues in the U.S.
John Legend finished recording his seventh studio album in February, he, like everyone, couldn't have imagined the state of society four months later, juggling both a global pandemic and a social revolution, with the police killing of George Floyd causing civil unrest in the streets of America.On a Zoom listening session for his Bigger Love album earlier in June, Legend said that the stirring 16-track project's lyrics "feel different now, given the circumstances," but views part of his duty as
Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorThe current season of MTV’s reality competition series The Challenge will be going forward without cast member Dee Nguyen following insensitive comments she made about the Black Lives Matter movement and the killing of George Floyd.“As a result of Dee Nguyen’s offensive comments about the Black Lives Matter movement, MTV and Bunim/Murray Productions have severed ties with her.,” MTV and Bunim/Murray said in a joint statement.
After facing a lot of flak for his recent 'black supremacy' tweet, Terry Crews reflected on how his remarks were received by the people who called him out on social media. As civil unrest flares in the US cities after the death of George Floyd, the 51-year old Hollywood star posted a tweet speaking about defeating white supremacy amid nationwide protests following the tragic killing of George Floyd.
George Floyd (1973–2020), whose in Minneapolis sparked U.S.
#pulluporshutup @pullupforchange Dear brands and corporations Thank you for your public statements of support for the black community. Be conscious that to ignore the role you have played and continue to play in depriving black people access to economic participation, demonstrates a lack of genuine desire for lasting change.
Tia and Tamera grew up in a biracial household. Not long after Tia commented on the white privilege she witnessed her father receive, The Real hostess chimed in on the open conversation about the war on black lives in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Beyonce had a very poignant message for the class of 2020. The superstar gave a moving commencement address during Sunday's special, praising graduates for how they've handled «arriving in the middle» of a global pandemic and moment of change for black Americans following the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. «Thank you for using your collective voice and letting the world know that Black Lives Matter.
Lil Nas X, 21, is calling out FOX News presenter Tucker Carlson, 51, for a segment he did on celebrities donating money to bail out protesters who were arrested after marching to stop racial injustice in the midst of George Floyd‘s tragic death. The rapper claims Carlson “lied to millions of people” when he said that the donations, which were also made by Chrissy Teigen, Steve Carell, Janelle Monae, and many more, are being given to incite riots.
Still scarred. Russell Wilson opened up about experiencing racism just days after winning the Super Bowl in 2014 with the Seattle Seahawks.
Angelina Jolie has donated $200,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to support their work to fight for racial justice and equal rights for all Americans. The actress, who turned 45 on Thursday, hopes to address the United States’ long history of systemic racism and injustice amid the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others, ET has learned.
Angelina Jolie has donated $200,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to support their work to fight for racial justice and equal rights for all Americans.
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John Boyega needn't worry about getting more work in Hollywood. "I don't know if I'm going to have a career after this, but fuck that," the Star Wars actor told a crowd of thousands at a Black Lives Matter protest in London on Wednesday towards the end of an impassioned and powerful speech about racism.
Late Nightwriter Amber Ruffin is opening up about her experiences with the police. Throughout the week, Ruffin will share stories about her experiences with police officers in light of the outrage after the death of George Floyd.
Hot New Hip Hop reported today that the last guest Joe Rogan had on his podcast was Reggie Watts and the pair spoke intensively about the Black Lives Matter protests which kicked off around the world following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Amid the two hours and thirty-minute podcast, Reggie and Joe discussed a number of topics, including chimps and orangutans, politics, cars, and everything in between.
Amid all the signs at the protest against George Floyd’s death in Hollywood on June 2, one especially stood out: “Black Trans Lives Matter.” This was the sign that Hollywood star Darren Criss, 33, and his wife Mia Swier (who’s also a director and producer) held while marching alongside the many other people in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. To show his solidarity, Darren raised his air in a fist, which has become the universal symbol to fight police brutality.