Lady Gaga Speaks Out Against White Supremacy in Recent Interview
In a recent interview with Billboard, singer-songwriter, actress, and businesswoman Lady Gaga made some powerful claims about white supremacy in the United States and spoke out in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement.
The singer and A Star is Born actress is known for hit songs including “Telephone,” “Just Dance,” and “Born This Way,” shared some powerful messages to her fans about standing up for what is right and fighting for racial equality and justice. When speaking with Billboard about the United States, Gaga stated that “When you’re born in this country, we all drink the poison that is white supremacy. I am in the process of learning and unlearning things I’ve been taught my whole life.”
Gaga continued by telling interviewer Nolan Feeney about her thoughts regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement and stated, “Social justice is not just literacy, it’s a lifestyle… Do I think there’s such a thing as performative activism? Yes. Do I think there’s been true activism that’s been very important and needed? Yes. Do I believe Black lives matter? Yes. Do I believe this is going to get louder? Yes. Do I believe it should? Yes.” The singer has been more active than ever on social media recently, as she has been promoting social justice causes.
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— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 4, 2020
Since the start of her career, Gaga has been a booming voice for those who need to be heard. She has been a long-time supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and is now voicing her adamant support for people of color. She also called to her fans to protest and give monetary support to Black Lives Matter charities and organizations that she supports on her Instagram.
We would like to thank Gaga for inspiring us all and continuing to stand up for what is right, both through her music and social media platforms. For more information on the Black Lives Matter movement and what you can do to support, please visit blacklivesmatter.com.
