, the Duchess said “As we’ve all seen over the last week, what is happening in our country and in our state and in our hometown of L.A. has been absolutely devastating.
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"Educate yourself. Vote. Use your voice. I will."
Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has urged fans to “use our voices to enact real change” following the death of George Floyd.
Many notable names in the music and entertainment industry have spoken up and demanded justice for Floyd’s death over the last week. The 46-year-old died in Minneapolis last Monday (May 25).
“Black lives matter. Systemic racism exists. White privilege is real,” Weinberg tweeted, adding that he was “heartbroken to, yet again,
, the Duchess said “As we’ve all seen over the last week, what is happening in our country and in our state and in our hometown of L.A. has been absolutely devastating.
Megan Rapinoe has an inspiring message. During her virtual visit to The Late Show, the soccer pro opened up about the recent surge in activism across the nation in the wake of George Floyd's death. "Honestly, I'm really encouraged by it—I mean, and in the same breath, it's devastating that we have to get to this point," she told host Stephen Colbert.
Lizzo is hoping to unite fans later this month to mark Juneteenth – an annual celebration to commemorate when the Emancipation Proclamation was read to Texan slaves on 19 June 1865.The Truth Hurts hitmaker took to her Instagram Stories to share a video asking fans, “So what are we gonna do for Juneteenth, y’all?”, before sharing a string of social media clips about the commemoration.Appearing onscreen with the Wikipedia entry for Juneteenth edited in as her backdrop, the star said: “What’s
Beyonce has urged fans to remain “aligned and focused” in the fight against racial inequality as Black Lives Matter protests hit global landmarks. In a post shared on Instagram on Thursday, the Halo hitmaker encouraged her followers to continue the call for “real justice” and stand up to be counted in the aftermath of the shocking death of George Floyd, which has sparked the anti-racism demonstrations around the world.
(CNN)Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is encouraging her fans to remain "focused" in the fight for justice for George Floyd.Floyd, an unarmed black man, died in police custody after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes during his arrest.
In a sign that national unrest after the death of George Floyd is changing things both big and small, Time hit an unusual milestone Thursday: The magazine’s iconic red border had words in it for the first time ever and those words were the names of 35 black people whose deaths were the result of systemic racism.
Beyonce, 38, posted a captionless Instagram photo on Wednesday, June 3, that included a ton of powerful words in relation to what has transpired across the planet since George Floyd died. “The world came together for George Floyd.
Beyoncé is speaking out about the future of the fight against racial injustice. After days of worldwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism, the singer took to Instagram to encourage activists to keep the fight going and stay focused.
Beyoncé is speaking out about the future of the fight against racial injustice. After days of worldwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism, the singer took to Instagram to encourage activists to keep the fight going and stay focused.
Hugh Jackman is speaking up about racism in the wake of George Floyd‘s murder that sparked a worldwide outrage.
Brie and Nikki Bella used this week's episode of The Bellas Podcast to join the nationwide conversation currently happening about racism, and more specifically, George Floyd's tragic death. Brie prefaced the discussion by acknowledging that while she and her twin sister typically keep the podcast "fun and upbeat," they wanted to address what's happening. "This whole racism situation in America...a lot of it has been affecting me, but George Floyd, that one really got me," Brie said.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has apologised for failing to publicly denounce systemic racism and white supremacy sooner.
JAY-Z is pushing for the prosecution of the police officers responsible for the death of George Floyd.
BET will address systemic racism and the violence black people face in America via a series of television and digital specials throughout June, the network announced Tuesday.
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.
By Klaritza Rico
The 2019 film “Just Mercy,” which chronicles courtroom struggles against racial injustice and mass incarceration, will be made free on digital platforms throughout June in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Warner Bros. said Tuesday.
Ellen DeGeneres is sending a message to her fans. The 62-year-old comic, known for ending each episode of her talk show with the phrase "be kind to one another," has taken to social media to share her thoughts on the civil unrest and protests sparked by the recent death of George Floyd.
The creator of "Hamilton" has apologized for failing to decry racism in a timely manner following George Floyd's death. Lin-Manuel Miranda posted an apology from the award-winning musical's official Twitter account on Monday in the form of a video.