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Virtual Tony Awards Postponed Amid “Ongoing Racism and Injustices”
The 2020 Tony Awards has been put on hold.On Monday morning, Broadway on Demand CEO/President Sean Cercone announced the newly launched streaming platform for theater devotes will postpone its Tony Awards celebration that was scheduled for this coming Sunday.”We are collectively saddened and angered by the senseless murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Breonna […]
Continue readingLewis Hamilton Calls On Fellow Athletes to Speak Out About Injustice
Lewis Hamilton is speaking out.The British race driver took to social media to urge his fellow Formula 1 drivers to use their platform to stand up against injustice in the wake of George Floyd’s death.”I see those of you who are staying silent, some of you the biggest stars yet you stay silent in the […]
Continue readingKatherine Heigl Struggles to “Explain the Unexplainable” to Her Black Daughter After George Floyd’s Death
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Katherine Heigl is expressing her rage. On Sunday, amid nationwide protest over Floyd’s death and racial injustice, Heigl took to social media to share her restlessness and anger over the inequality, particularly as a mother of a black child.Heigl and husband Josh Kelley adopted their now-8-year-old daughter Adalaide domestically in 2012.The actress is also […]
Continue readingBarack Obama Pens Essay About How To Enact Change Amid Protests Over George Floyd’s Death
Former President Barack Obama is speaking out following a weekend of protests across America in the wake of George Floyd‘s death.Floyd died last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after a police officer held him down with his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than seven minutes as the father repeatedly told the officer he couldn’t breathe.InRead […]
Continue readingGeorge Floyd Protests Go Global as Countries Stand in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Movement
All around the world, protestors are showing their support for George Floyd.As thousands of Americans attended protests in major cities across the United States this weekend, social media has proven that this movement has gone global.Choreographer Parris Goebel found herself at a peaceful protest in New Zealand where hundreds walked in the streets. “We may […]
Continue readingRead Ciara’s Message to Her 6-Year-Old Son in Response to George Floyd’s Death
Ciara has shared an open letter to her 6-year-old son, Future Zahir Wilburn.Over the weekend, many stars took to social media to react to the death of George Floyd, a black Minnesota man who was killed at the hands of the Minnesota Police department. Footage of Floyd being pinned to the ground while stating that he could not breathe, has sparked […]
Continue readingJay-Z Calls for Justice and “the Courage to Do What Is Right” Following Death of George Floyd
Jay-Z has issued a public call for those in power to do what is right. A week after the death of George Floyd, the 46-year-old Minnesota man who was pinned to the ground by police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee on his neck, Jay-Z has joined a flood of famous figures who have spoken out about the […]
Continue readingMadison Beer Says She Was Tear Gassed While Protesting George Floyd’s Death
Madison Beer revealed that she was tear gassed while protesting George Floyd’s death.On Sunday, the “Home With You” singer attended a protest in Santa Monica and documented her experience on her Instagram Stories.After sharing a picture of herself marching and holding up Black Lives Matter signs, she urged followers to leave the protest once the rally seemed […]
Continue readingGeorge Floyd’s Brother Condemns “Destructive Unity” While Calling For “Positive” Change
George Floyd’s brother Terrence Floyd is speaking out following the death of his sibling.It’s been just days since George was killed at the hands of the Minnesota Police department, sparking a call for justice.On Monday morning, Terrence joined Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts via video after traveling from New York to Minnesota to visit the site […]
Continue readingThomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Speak Out Against Racism for Their Black Daughter
Amid nationwide unrest following the death of George Floyd, Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins have spoken out against racism with their daughters in mind. On Sunday, the Grammy-nominated country star and his wife of nearly eight years took to social media with statements expressing both their uncertainty with what to say and also their desire to speak up.The […]
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