When it comes to standing up and speaking out against social injustices, activist Carmen Perez-Jordan has dedicated more than 25 years fighting for equality and calling for an end to mass incarceration, community policing and gender equity.
02.06.2020 - 02:37 / celebrityinsider.org
After initially choosing to hold the event in a virtual form due to the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic, it turns out that the Tony Awards have been postponed amid the ‘ongoing racism and injustices’ that have been in the forefront of everyone’s minds since the senseless murder of George Floyd.
Check out the details! Earlier today, it was announced by Broadway on Demand CEO/President Sean Cercone that the new streaming platform meant for all lovers of theater to enjoy will no longer broadcast the
.When it comes to standing up and speaking out against social injustices, activist Carmen Perez-Jordan has dedicated more than 25 years fighting for equality and calling for an end to mass incarceration, community policing and gender equity.
On June 1, hundreds of people protesting the killing of George Floyd spilled out into Philadelphia's Vine Street Expressway and, in a confrontation with the police, were hit with tear gas and rubber bullets. G-Buck, the Philadelphia-based electronic producer born Greg Washington, was there in the midst of it all.
At over 41 million followers on Instagram, Lele Pons is using her platform—not only for silly videos or fiery selfies—but for issues that truly matter.
Dozens of protesters gathered in Prestwich this evening to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.Attendees knelt as one and brought signs to a rally held at the Longfield Centre, off Bury New Road, that mimicked scenes from around the world.The movement has grown rapidly since the death of George Floyd, a black American man who died on May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer restrained him by holding a knee on his neck for several minutes.Protesters in Prestwich held
Perth has said it stands “shoulder to shoulder” with the Black Lives Matter movement.Perth Against Racism (PAR) spoke out after protests both in the USA and UK after the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minnesota last month.The group said the UK had its own problem with racism and said it would support “actions of solidarity and anti-racism” while maintaining social distancing and COVID-19 safety issues.Theatre vows 'we will get through this' after announcing potential job
People across the country and around the world have taken the streets to protest since late May, demanding justice for George Floyd and other black citizens who have died in the hands of police.
Black Lives Matter movement earlier this week, BTS is backing up their support with a sizable donation.
Thousands of people have taken the streets, from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to Miami, and beyond, to protest against racial injustice and police brutality in the U.S. The national outrage is in response to the death of George Floyd and other black citizens who have died in the hands of police.
Leonardo DiCaprio has also come out in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement that rose to prominence after George Floyd's death at the hands of four policemen. On May 25, George Floyd was arrested by four policemen in Minneapolis for an alleged case of forgery and one of the policemen kneeled down on his neck until he died of breathlessness.
Amid national outrage over the recent death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, thousands of people have taken the streets to protest demanding justice for Floyd and other black citizens who have died in the hands of police.Dominican-American Amara La Negra (real name: Diana de los Santos) was among the protestors who marched in solidarity with Black Lives Matter in Miami over the weekend.
“I cannot begin to understand your experience, but what I can do is stand by you"
They were all in attendance at yesterday's protest
John Boyega delivered an impassioned speech at a Black Lives Matter protest in London on Wednesday, one of many major anti-racism demonstrations that have taken place around the world following the death of George Floyd on May 25. "Black lives have always mattered.
Ben Affleck and his quarantine partner Ana de Armas stepped out of their house to protest against the killing of George Floyd. The Two-time Oscar-winner and his girlfriend participated in a Black Lives Matter protest in Venice Beach.
Rapper The Weeknd has donated 500,000 dollars (about £400,000) to Black Lives Matter causes and urged record labels and streaming services to do similar.
The Weeknd is ready to give back. As protests continue around the world after the death of George Floyd, one rapper has donated a total of $500,000 to various Black Lives Matter causes.
Selena Gomez is participating in “Blackout Tuesday,” as seen in a statement on her official website. On June 2, fans were greeted with a message by the “Boyfriend” singer, 27, that encouraged “introspective thinking” amid protests calling for justice in the death of George Floyd, 46. Floyd, an unarmed black man, died after being restrained by former disgraced police officer, Derek Chauvin, during an arrest in Minneapolis on May 25.
Taking a stand. Chrissy Teigen‘s Cravings website released a statement via Instagram urging for “justice” around the country in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.