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John Boyega had concerns his passionate Black Lives Matter speech would deter directors from casting him in their films.The Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker actor gave an emotional speech referencing his own experiences of racism and the death of George Floyd in the U.S.

Lizzo is “optimistic and hopeful” following the global Black Lives Matter protests earlier this year (2020).In an interview on the Netflix show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, the Juice hitmaker admitted she’s confident that, once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, people will come together to build a more equal society for future generations.Reflecting on the killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice by a U.S. police officer in 2014, she says: “People politicized it.

Pharrell Williams believes there’s currently an “American Revolution 2.0” happening in his home country following the death of George Floyd.Floyd, 43, was killed when a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes, cutting off his air supply.

J. Cole is to release a 2014 track he penned about racial injustice on streaming services following the huge protests sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.The musician showed up to stand alongside protesters in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina earlier this month (June 2020), as they took to the street in one of many demonstrations demanding an end to police brutality and systemic racism in the U.S.

Ava Duvernay has launched The Law Enforcement Accountability Project (LEAP), a new media initiative to keep watch on police abuse and malpractice.Police brutality and racial prejudice in U.S.

Michael B. Jordan delivered an impassioned speech while attending a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday (June 6, 2020) in Beverly Hills.The 33-year-old Black Panther actor vowed to promote diversity and black culture as he took to the streets in California, and he called on Hollywood agents to do the same.“You committed to a 50/50 gender parity in 2020, where is the challenge to commit to black hiring?” he questioned.

Leonardo DiCaprio plans to put his platform to good use and has pledged his support to the Black Lives Matter movement.The 45-year-old The Revenant actor took to Instagram on Thursday (June 4, 2020) to share a statement in support of the fight against racial injustice, as protests continue worldwide following the death of African-American man George Floyd at the hands of white cops.“I commit to listen, learn and take action,” he wrote.

BTS have backed the Black Lives Matter anti-racism protests that have erupted in the U.S.

Kanye West has set up a college fund for the daughter of tragic police brutality victim George Floyd as part of a generous donation drive.The Power hitmaker has promised to fully cover the tuition fees for Floyd’s six-year-old girl, Gianna, after the Minnesota resident died at the hands of a white police officer last week (May 25, 2020).In addition, Kanye has stepped up and donated a total of $2 million to date to Floyd’s family, and the relatives of fellow slain African-Americans Breonna Taylor

Lil Nas X and Kehlani have criticized the music industry’s Blackout Tuesday campaign protesting the murder of George Floyd as a distraction from real activism.

Jamie Foxx took the microphone at a rally to protest the killing of George Floyd on Monday (June 1, 2020).

Kevin Hart is pushing for the arrest of all four police officers who were involved in the death of George Floyd.

Drake and The Weeknd have donated $100,000 each to the National Bailout Collective to help families in need amid the Black Lives Matter protests currently taking place in America.

Superproducer Quincy Jones and rock icons The Rolling Stones are throwing their support behind the music industry’s Blackout Tuesday protest in response to the murder of George Floyd.

Michael Jordan has backed the protests that have swept the U.S. following the death of Minnesotan George Floyd at the hands of police.

Spike Lee has made his own powerful statement about the death of George Floyd at the hands of police by releasing a short film comparing his treatment to a scene from his film Do The Right Thing.

Country singer Thomas Rhett has broken his silence about America’s race divide, insisting it’s time for him to speak up as the father of a black child.

Jay-Z has called Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demanding justice for the death of George Floyd.

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