One particular post combatted the all-too-common response of “All Lives Matter,” where Billie used a couple of analogies to explain why that response is truly nonsensical. “Right now, right in this moment, we have to address hundreds of years of oppression of black people,” she wrote in all caps. “The slogan of #BlackLivesMatter does not mean that other lives don’t. It’s calling attention to the fact that society clearly thinks that black lives don’t f*cking matter!!!! And they f*cking do!!!”
Ava DuVernay
The director shared a photo of Floyd earlier this week, penning a powerful post alongside the picture. “You deserved your breath, your dignity, your life,” she wrote. “Not to die in the street, murdered by a white cop’s knee on your neck. You deserve our tears, our prayers, our rage, our action. We must act - for you - and for all of those were no cameras are present. We must. #GeorgeFloyd.”
Dove Cameron
Ahead of the weekend, Dove wrote a lengthy post calling on her fellow Americans to take action and demand justice for Floyd. “It is our responsibility as a nation and as a society to demand that these men not receive special treatment because they are police officers, and that they BE CHARGED FOR MURDER,” she said. “Anything less is an injustice, and a communication that we, as a nation, and they, as our government, do not care about black lives.” At the end of her post, Dove listed the phone numbers for Minnesota’s Governor and Attorney General.
Justin and Hailey Bieber
In their latest episode of The Biebers on Watch, the celeb couple spent nearly an hour discussing the importance of allyship with Angela Rye. Their discussion touched on a variety of issues, like racial bias, white privilege, and ways for white people to simply do better.
Jameela Jamil
For her post, Jameela spoke about the growing protests around the country, highlighting why such reactions are appropriate and essential. “Nothing about these protests is reckless,” she emphasized. “It’s the only way to combat the oppressive, constant and pervasive violence they are met with physically and emotionally every day of their lives. Even in the supposed safety of their own homes. What is reckless is how these people who have historically been so oppressed, are continuously mistreated in the name of white supremacy.”
Kylie Jenner
The reality star and makeup designer wrote a long post on Instagram where she highlighted some of the fears she has for her own daughter, and how everyone must learn to do better. “I’ll never personally experience the pain and fear that many black people around the country go through every day but I know nobody should have to live in fear and nobody deserves a death like George Floyd and too many others,” she said. “Speaking up is long overdue for the rest of us. We’re currently dealing with two horrific pandemics in our country, and we can’t sit back and ignore the fact that racism is one of them.”
Nick Jonas
In an Instagram post, the Jonas Brothers singer shared information regarding a petition, adding: "A family lost their loved one while pleading for help and the simple act to breathe. This is inexcusable."
Demi Lovato
In an Instagram post earlier this week, Demi called on her fans to use their voices — especially fans who are white. “This is not okay,” she wrote. “And it will not stop until everyone does their part. Especially white people. I said it recently and I’ll say it again, do not let your discomfort surrounding social issues prevent you from speaking up for those IN DANGER. And reality is, until this STOPS COMPLETELY - THE BLACK COMMUNITY WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE IN DANGER. DO YOUR PART. THIS INVOLVES YOU TOO.”
Editor's Note: We will be updating this piece as more celebrities to continue to speak out.
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