In recent times, people have started to look to celebrities to take a stand on a variety of social issues—especially those that deal with race and police brutality. And while some stars choose to remain mum or oblivious to the almost daily occurrences of such social injustices, others choose to share their opinions on race relations. Some are even devising solutions to help people of color combat White supremacy.
Police manage to deescalate, disarm & not slaughter folks every day. Having training vs. using training. https://t.co/L8AgX2OYXs via @SFGate
— jesse Williams. (@iJesseWilliams) September 28, 2016
Actor Jesse Williams, for instance, has been advocating against police brutality and shedding more light on how certain American laws and a variety of police departments across the country never intended to serve or protect the Black community. Following in Williams’s footsteps are 20 celebrities who are using their platforms to educate their followers and peers in the entertainment and sports industries.
Serena Williams
#AlfredOlango WAS HAVING A SEIZURE & POLICE SHOT & KILLED HIM. so miss me with that "just comply" bullshit https://t.co/D8s7AaCimL
— Franchesca Ramsey (@chescaleigh) September 28, 2016
Franchesca Ramsey
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Kerry Washington
So many people work so hard to find a reason why executing a human being during a routine traffic stop is ok. IT'S NOT OK
— John Legend (@johnlegend) July 7, 2016
John Legend
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Killer Mike
Beyoncé
Not ONE conviction for police murders of innocent black people. No accountability. Police reform NOW. @potus pic.twitter.com/E8qXr4yara
— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) July 7, 2016
Rashida Jones
Have written & erased at least 20 awesome furious tweets. But I am too sad. Instead, I'll just say this: #stopshootingus
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) July 7, 2016
Shonda Rhimes
NEW Emotional Single About Police Brutality "You Need Me And
I Need You"* https://t.co/0OBeQHWC8W pic.twitter.com/2xwQcGY2kk— MASTER P (@MasterPMiller) July 12, 2016
Master P
View this post on InstagramSick and tired of being sick and tired 😒
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Taraji P. Henson
I refuse to be silent @WNBA pic.twitter.com/INIAI1rSIF
— Tina Charles (@tinacharles31) July 21, 2016
Tina Charles
No, u cant be everything to everybody that much is clear but standing up 4 injustice shouldn't lead to death threats https://t.co/hYGerF5LAv
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) September 27, 2016
Gabrielle Union
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Colin Kaepernick
View this post on InstagramPpl are painting my words on fences. Lovely. via @sarajbenincasa
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Talib Kweli
The 19 year-old who tweeted this just last week has been fatally shot by police. He was unarmed. #ChristianTaylor https://t.co/8cJvqmZT4L
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 8, 2015
Ava DuVernay
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Tina Lawson
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Watching two different people being murdered on camera by police is no way to wake up. #PhilandoCastile #AntonSterling
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) July 7, 2016
Laverne Cox
I wish the MEDIA would stop posting senseless info this week and focus on important issues. This country needs HELP. #559?
— Danielle Brooks (@thedanieb) July 7, 2016
Danielle Brooks
Another day, another hashtag. You didn't deserve this, brother. You didn't deserve this. #PhilandoCastile
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) July 7, 2016