The Houston star took to Instagram to share words regarding the racial inequality and outrage that has spread around the globe.
As arguably the A1 rapper in the game and a business mogul, many have called for the JAY-Z to speak up in regards to the protests across the nation. Minnesota Governor Walz revealed that the "99 Problems" rapper gave him a phone call to discuss justice for George Floyd, who was murdered by Minnesota cops on May 25.
B. Simone is the latest celebrity who has felt the wrath for seemingly choosing to stay quiet during protests. On Saturday (May 30), the social media star took to Twitter to share her thoughts on the civil unrest going on across the country and specifically Black Lives Matter. In regards to the overall current state of events, B. Simone called out allies and non-people of color for their lack of response in the fight for justice, calling on them to get involved outside of sharing memes online.
Images of the rappers showing up to support the recent protests have gotten glowing marks, but Wale threw a Twitter shot at J. Cole that has since been deleted.
A man in Utah who may or may have not been trying out for a spot on the Avengers failed miserably. Said man broke out a bow and arrow during a protest in Salt Lake City, Utah and began pointing it at people—and he was inevitably and justifiably greeted by the hands and feet.
America is on fire. The murder of George Floyd has sparked protests in major cities throughout the United States, but Twitter is noticing many of those inciting violence, besides the authorities, don't seem to be actually in line with the cause.
When it comes to sneaker consignment shops, Flight Club is world-renowned as one of the first spots to really blow up as a premier destination where sneakerheads could cop rare and highly-coveted kicks. But that history was no matter when looters were able to break into the Fairfax location and get to pillaging.
It is clear that President Trump is weaponizing the rage felt by Black Americans and pitting his rabid extremist right-wing supporters against protesters angered by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others.
At a time where emotions are running high, the social media comedian and star's ill-timed message of peaceful protests fell on deaf ears and angry hearts.
The free-agent quarterback did not mince words in showing support for the protests that have been sparked by the murder of George Floyd.
Protestor's patience ran without police officers decked out riot gear as they doused them with pepper spray, tear gas, and fired rubber bullets at them.
The Ole Miss basketball team is woke (well, some of them). Players on the squad knelt during the national anthem in protest of pro-Confederate rallies happening near their university’s campus.
