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In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, home video curator and distributor the Criterion Collection has taken down the paywalls for many of its films by and about black lives. The move comes amid widespread protests across the globe in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the many …
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The Black Lives Matter movement is not just about the unlawful deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. It’s about 400 years of oppression and systemic racism against black people in the United States by citizens, laws and law enforcement. For those looking to educate themselves and get involved, here are films and …
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Fashion and beauty brands are stepping up to the plate and supporting Black Lives Matter. While many have posted messages of support amid the global protests following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, activists and fans are calling on companies to put their money where their mouth is. See below for a list …
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Phenomenal Woman is stepping up to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Founded by lawyer and activist Meena Harris (niece of Sen. Kamala), the charitable lifestyle brand — whose graphic T-shirts are loved by countless stars including Tracee Ellis Ross, Lizzo and Jessica Alba — has launched a new “Black Lives Matter” sweatshirt ($55) and …
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Jake Paul welcomes any legal snafus coming his way. After Scottsdale police slapped the YouTube star, 23, with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly charges on Thursday, the prankster urged people to focus on the bigger issues at hand. “gimme my charges and let’s put the focus back on George Floyd and Black Lives Matter,” he …
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“Too Hot To Handle” star Kelechi “Kelz” Dyke blasted his former Netflix co-star David Birtwistle for using him as a “prop” to get attention. Birtwistle, 28, posted a photo alongside 27-year-old Dyke, who is black, with their other co-star Bryce Hirschberg with a caption supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. “F–k standing on the sidelines. …
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French fashion legend Carine Roitfeld issued a public apology on Wednesday, after an Instagram post of her with black model Anok Yai was slammed as “tone-deaf,” “deeply offensive” and “self-serving.” Earlier this week, as millions of social media users showed their support for the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death, …
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Fashion insiders are speaking out against brands who are all talk. The latest is celebrity stylist Jason Bolden, whose clients include Yara Shahidi, Cynthia Erivo, Taraji P. Henson, Janet Mock and more. On Wednesday, Bolden called out French luxury label Celine on Instagram after the company posted a message in support of Black Lives Matter. …
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Samantha Ware wasn’t moved by Lea Michele’s Instagram apology after Ware claimed the “Glee” star made her life a “living hell” while they appeared on the series together. Responding to Michele’s statement in which she wrote, in part, that the accusations made her “focus specifically on how my own behavior towards fellow cast members was …
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Meghan Markle broke her silence about George Floyd’s police custody death during a virtual commencement speech Wednesday night for her former high school in Los Angeles. The Duchess of Sussex surprised Immaculate Heart students with a five-minute address to discuss the ongoing protests and her own history as a biracial woman growing up in California, …