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From protesting to donating to signing petitions, there are many ways to support the black community and take a stand against racism and police brutality right now. For fashion fans, shopping from black-owned brands and retailers is one key way to show solidarity. The style industry has long exploited the work of black designers and …
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Jay-Z’s Team ROC has taken out a full-page ad dedicated to George Floyd that will be appearing in multiple major newspapers across the country. Captioned “in dedication to George Floyd,” the bulk of the ad is text from a speech made by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Ala., in 1965. “Deep down in …
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Lea Michele’s partnership with HelloFresh just spoiled. The meal-kit company announced on Tuesday that it terminated its relationship with the former “Glee” actress after Samantha Marie Ware spoke out against Michele’s alleged racist behavior. “HelloFresh does not condone racism nor discrimination of any kind. We are disheartened and disappointed to learn of the recent claims …
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Pete Alonso continues to speak out amid the police brutality and social inequality protests across the country that were sparked by the killing of George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis. After posting a black-screen photo to his Instagram Tuesday for the #bblackouttuesday movement that has swept social media in solidarity with the protests, Alonso …
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Model Munroe Bergdorf called out former employer L’Oreal Paris after the company shared an Instagram post in support of Black Lives Matter on Monday. “Excuse my language but I am SO angry. F—K YOU @lorealparis,” Bergdorf tweeted along with a screenshot of L’Oreal’s message, which said that “speaking out is worth it” and voiced the …
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For many, the only image of George Floyd they have is of the man who pleaded “I can’t breathe” as Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck until he died. But Houston rapper OMB Bloodbath knew the man before he became a fatal victim of police brutality. In a solemn essay for Billboard, the …
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Erika Girardi is proud to be the mother of a policeman. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, 48, defended her son Tommy Zizzo on social media after an Instagram user commented, “Your son is an officer!” on her image of a black screen to support Black Lives Matter and Black Out Tuesday. “My son …
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While the Knicks are one of two NBA teams that haven’t released statements on George Floyd’s police-related death, their players have been active. Knicks shooting guard Damyean Dotson has been the most vocal on social media, revealing a personal connection to Floyd as they both attended the same Houston high school. Dotson tweeted Sunday: “Honestly …
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Seth Rogen isn’t playing. On Monday, the “Knocked Up” star shared an Instagram post of the Black Lives Matter logo and wrote alongside it, “If this is a remotely controversial statement to you, feel free to unfollow me.” When “All Lives Matter” supporters countered, the 38-year-old comedian quickly shot them down in no uncertain terms. …
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Colombian singer Karol G has apologized after coming under fire for posting a photo of her dog in an attempt to promote the Black Lives Matter movement. On Monday, the 29-year-old tweeted a photo of her black and white French Bulldog with the caption, translated from Spanish to English, “The perfect example of Black and …