See Shay Mitchell’s Response to Racism
Actress Shay Mitchell is using her platform to help spread a hopeful message about unity and change after the death of George Floyd.
On June 1st, Shay shared a photo of her family on Instagram, and attached a heartfelt message:
“I am hopeful that the next generation will abandon the prejudices of the past, and embrace and accept people based on who they are, versus the colour of their skin. Black or White. It doesn’t matter. All she sees are people who love her. Racism is a learned behavior. It starts and stops at home,” she wrote.
Talk about tugging on the heartstrings! Not only is Shay sharing a message that she is passionate about, but she has put forward the ways in which her followers can have also their voices be heard.
“When you witness injustice call it out, staying silent does nothing – Get involved. Sign petitions, share petitions, donate to organizations that are working to help this. Share as much as you can, it makes a difference – Educate yourself. Take one day to just educate yourself so that you understand what is going on. It matters and makes a difference,” wrote Mitchell.
Shay has helped provide resources about organizations for her followers. Some organizations Shay has mentioned in her Instagram highlights are Black Doctor COVID Consortium, the Re: store Justice, and Black Visions Collective. These organizations provide free Covid-19 testing, aid in system reforms, and flatten forms of oppression.
You’re awesome! I love you so much ❤
— mαri (@detailsbenzo) June 1, 2020
It is so refreshing to see celebrities rise to the occasion and put their star power to good use!
