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There’s never been a more important time to support and stand up for the black community — and in addition to protesting, donating, signing petitions and speaking out against systematic racism and police brutality, buying from black-owned businesses is one way to take action. From colorful wigs to mile-long nails, so many beauty trends are …
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“12 Years A Slave” director Steve McQueen has dedicated his two movies announced today as part of the Cannes Film Festival lineup to George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. The Oscar-winning director said of the two films, which address racism in the UK: “I dedicate these films to George Floyd, and all the …
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Actress Jaime King says she was arrested while peacefully protesting police brutality following George Floyd’s death in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. “Currently arrested for a peaceful protest,” King, 41, tweeted around 10:30 p.m. PT. “Writing in handcuffs in back of bus. EVERYONE WAS PEACEFUL. – Jaime and the rest of my sisters on this …
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SoftBank Group is launching a $100 million fund to invest in “companies led by founders and entrepreneurs of color,” in the latest corporate action as protests roil the US. Described as SoftBank’s bid to improve diversity, “we have to put money behind it, set plans, and hold ourselves accountable,” SoftBank chief operating officer Marcelo Claure, …
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Ashton Kutcher made a heartfelt attempt on Instagram and Twitter to address why asserting “All Lives Matter” is “missing the point.” “I don’t think the people that are posting ‘All Lives Matter’ should be canceled, I think they should be educated,” the 42-year-old actor told his millions of social media followers in a video posted …
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“Riverdale” actress Vanessa Morgan is slamming the show’s writers for making black characters “sidekicks” amid the Black Lives Matter movement sweeping the nation. “Tired of how black people are portrayed in Media, tired of us being portrayed as thugs, dangerous or angry scary people,” she tweeted on Monday. “Tired of us also being used as …
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“Bachelor” alum Victoria Fuller — who sparked outrage earlier this year over her alleged ties to “White Lives Matter” attire — spoke out on Monday in support of Black Lives Matter while also addressing her controversial past. “I’d first like to say, I have been a part of the problem,” Fuller wrote in a lengthy Instagram …
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Lea Michele apologized Wednesday after being accused of making the life of her former “Glee” co-star, Samantha Ware, a “living hell” when they appeared on the TV show. “One of the most important lessons of the last few weeks is that we need to take the time to listen and learn about other people’s perspectives …
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The music industry silenced its sound on “Black Out Tuesday,” putting a full stop on all business amid widespread protests. The united stand aimed to “disconnect from work and reconnect with our community” in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed in Minneapolis while in police custody …
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Emma Watson has landed in hot water among activists for her participation in #BlackoutTuesday. The social media initiative, aimed at muting self-promotional and commercial content in favor of amplifying black voices, involves supporters of Black Lives Matter posting a black square on their Instagram account, followed by information concerning police brutality, community updates, and the …
There’s never been a more important time to support and stand up for the black community — and in addition to protesting, donating, signing petitions and speaking out against systematic racism and police brutality, buying from black-owned businesses is one way to take action. From colorful wigs to mile-long nails, so many beauty trends are …
