Jamie Foxx Joins Black Lives Matter Protests
American actor Jamie Foxx’s role in recent protests is absolutely moving.
Actor Jamie Foxx stands center stage in the Black Lives Matter movement. He is refusing to remain silent; the resolute and resilient actor is exploring different ways to propel the movement. He recently attended a Minneapolis press conference and addressed the heinous murder of George Floyd. In addition to highlighting the scars of racial injustice, Foxx encouraged fellow Hollywood celebrities to do more, to become an ally.
Actor #JamieFoxx speaking now at Minneapolis City Hall. “I’m not a celebrity, I’m from Texas, I’m with my brothers and we want to know the people on the front lines that they have our support.”
#GeorgeFloyd #WCCO pic.twitter.com/1hWLQHs5v1— Marielle Mohs (@MarielleMohs) May 29, 2020
Jamie Foxx joins social justice advocates in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in solidarity over the death of George Floyd: “All I wanted to do is let you know that we’re not afraid to stand…we’re not afraid of the moment.” https://t.co/elUVBZ8dWy pic.twitter.com/StA6R7mH2u
— ABC News (@ABC) May 29, 2020
The admirable actor urges people in positions of privilege/power to donate generously to Black Lives Matter organizations, in order to create longitudinal, meaningful change that will outlive #BlackoutTuesday.
So many celebrities ARE LITERALLY ON THE FRONT LINES marching WITH THE PEOPLE! Here’s some confirmed sightings
Ariana Grande
J. Cole
Jamie Foxx
Sen. Kamala Harris
Jaylen Brown
Karl Anthony Towns
Kendrick Sampson
John Cusack
Nick Cannon
Tessa Thompson #BLACK_LIVES_MATTER— Jared Michael Swain (@JaredMyGuySwain) May 31, 2020
Jamie Foxx believes that Tweets and other social media posts, although important and impactful, are insufficient; actions speak louder than words.
Jamie Foxx: “If that man can be handcuffed, if that man sit on that man’s neck for that long and feel comfortable about it, that means that he’s not afraid of what’s going to happen.”
“They have to be worried that ‘I could go to jail for this.'” https://t.co/s5uDBXwHyA pic.twitter.com/6Lxucsjtrz
— ABC News (@ABC) June 1, 2020
How many more Black Americans need to die before real, meaningful change is made? Let’s stand together, alongside actor Jamie Foxx, and demand racial equality. Respect existence, or expect resistance.
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