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29 Famous People Who Marched At ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protests This Weekend
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The United States is reeling after the death of George Floyd on May 25 and protests have been happening in American cities over the past week. To show solidarity, various celebrities have joined protests or voiced their support for protestors on their online platforms.
From Ariana Grande and singer Halsey to Michael B. Jordan and others, stars that we know and love have shown that they’re willing to stand up for what’s right and that the future of America and all of its citizens matters to them. Scroll down for Bored Panda's interview about celebrities joining the protests with Mike Sington, Hollywood's Ultimate Insider.
Singer Halsey stated that she was injured after being hit with a rubber bullet while attending the Black Lives Matter rally in Los Angeles along with singer Yungblud on Saturday, May 30. “This hit me through layers of fabric and for that, I am extremely privileged. At close range it would have caused serious injury,” Halsey clarified on social media. She added that she was not arrested.
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Nick Cannon
Fight for what's right. Times have changed and I'm glad a lot of people have too, though racism should have never existed in the first place.
Ariana Grande
“They [the rubber bullets] were fired at peoples’ faces during peaceful moments of the demonstration. If you’re a follower of mine who ‘stays out of it’ but you’re mad I have a little bruise for doing nothing unlawful, then consider you ARE on our side. Because the reality of what happens to black folks every day is worse than my bruise. So get involved. Sign. Donate. Share links. Do something,” Halsey urged her followers to act.
According to celebrity expert Mike, it's no surprise that stars have joined the protests. "It’s not surprising that so many stars are joining the protests demanding justice for George Floyd. Even if they’re not there in person, they’re expressing their support on social media," Mike told Bored Panda.
"They see the inequalities, the injustice, and the racism just like the rest of us. They are sick and tired of it too, just like the rest of us."
Paris Jackson
Mike believes that the stars' support can lead to change. "When you’ve got someone like Taylor Swift, with her massive fan base and who doesn’t usually get involved in politics, tweeting about voting out the current president who stokes division, people will pay attention."
He also stated that in his opinion, more celebrities are likely to join, even if they might get injured like Halsey. "They are there to protest peacefully though, not get caught up in skirmishes with the police. They need to set an example of peaceful protest, and know that. Most celebrities would avoid any situation that is escalating and could lead to violence."
According to Mike, the US is more fractured than ever and there is an absence of leadership. "We have a president that sows division as part of a campaign strategy. He has never tried to unite the country," he said.
J. Cole
John Cusack
Machine Gun Kelly
Saw him in a catfish episode I believe, but here in Italy we never heard of half of those people otherwise
I live in US and I didn't know who he was until that catfish episode
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Colson Baker, known professionally as Machine Gun Kelly, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor from Cleveland, Ohio. He has released five studio albums throughout his career. As an actor, Baker made his film debut in the 2014 romantic drama Beyond the Lights.
Good point. But art is not to be taken literally. And the stage name of an artist is art as well.
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"But people are sick and tired of being sick and tired, and they are demanding change. Think about it—a pandemic, three months of isolation, massive unemployment, an economy in shambles, and now this. Even the president’s supporters are sick and tired of it. I firmly believe change is coming, and the country can be brought back together with the right leadership and reforms with our justice and legal systems. We’ve always survived, and will do so again," Mike stated.
Meanwhile, Beyoncé said in a video that "we need justice for George Floyd.” The star added: “We're broken, and we're disgusted. We cannot normalize this pain. I'm not only speaking to people of color. If you're white, black, brown, or anything in between, I'm sure you feel hopeless by the racism going on in America right now. No more senseless killings of human beings."
Lady Gaga also shared her thoughts about the situation. She said that she is outraged about Floyd’s death, claimed that “everyday people in America are racist,” and said that she wants to contribute to a solution, not to more violence.
Ross Lynch And Jaz Sinclair
"use your privilege and opt in for those who can never opt out". Brilliantly put.
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At least 40 US cities have imposed curfews while the National Guard has been activated in 15 states and Washington DC after some of the protests turned violent. Four police officers involved in Floyd’s death have been fired.
One of them, Derek Chauvin, who was filmed with his knee on Floyd’s neck, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. He will appear in court on Monday. Many protestors believe that Chauvin’s charge isn’t harsh enough and also want the other police officers to be charged.
Tyler The Creator
This is a great example of the good old fashioned Oxford commas. To someone who didn't know who these people are, it would seem like a random dude named tyler, his buddy Jasper, and God himself were actively protesting
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Sophia Bush
Kendrick Sampson
Kendrick was injured yesterday during the protest. Sending healing your way! Thank you for standing strong.
Kehlani
Looks like Fairfax Ave. and Beverley. Dozens of businesses destroyed by looters who had nothing to do with the peaceful protesters.
Timothée Chalamet
Took me some time to understand the writing isn't in English... still awesome tho!
Tinashe
I had no idea who most of these people were! Maybe they could support the owners of the businesses that were destroyed.
Madison Beer
Jeremy Meeks
Lauren Jauregui
Swae Lee
Justine Skye
Cody Fern
Kali Uchis
I don't know who 95% of these people are
As long as we all know who George Floyd was!
we all no who he is right ?????????????!!!!!!!!1
Yes he was a rapist
..and here I seriously thought it was me losing touch with life....lol!
Me neither, but Im italian, and modern days rap scene didn't take my ears.
same here!
Neither do I.I guess I'm just too old. Donal is right, though,.
Normally I can understand a lot of different point of views but I never understood racism. When and how do these people adopt this kind of thinking? Why do people think that in the first place? History shows how much suffering it brings and still people adapt it again and again.
My father was racist. I doubt he could have explained why he thought that way and I suspect it was nothing more than how he was brought up - no thinking required (or attempted). False sense of superiority which is probably just as often a fear of difference. That's my best guess though - hard to explain something you can't get your head around.
People aren’t born racist. Their racist parents or family members teach it and it continues to pass generation after generation
Though I know from experience (a friend) that it doesn't have to be that way, if a person is smart enough to think for themselves and make a different choice.
A lot of people are raised in a household where racism is taught and some of them don't know how to break away from those thought processes. I, for one, was raised in a household where we were taught to love all people regardless of anything.
It starts with little things, an inappropriate saying here, a stupid joke there, now and then a lousy pun...when no one steps in and says "Cut the crap, this is racism and not funny" it becomes normal for some people
easiest answer I've found Patrick (having been raised amongst bigotry of many kinds): laziness. It's easier to simply repeat the bigotry they were taught, than to critically think about things. It's easier to blame someone else for what makes them unhappy, than to take responsibility for it. That's it really: laziness. I've tried to logically discuss these things with the bigots in my family, and they get really mad when ANY kind of effort (in thought or action) is required of them. Their unemployment isn't becasue they never apply for jobs, or turn up for interviews.... it's (demographic's) fault!! Their lack of education isn't due to their laziness, refusal to study and unwillingness to work while studying to pay their own way through.... it's (demographic's) fault!! Their lack of promotion at work isn't because they were underqualified & inexperienced.... (demographic) only got it because they were part of that demographic and "had to" be given the job. Laziness.
Racism is as old as history itself. It doesn't apply just to black people. Racism lives on because it is taught in the home. I have never been racist because I wasn't taught to be. "People" do not adopt it again and again. It will continue until young people are taught to be color-blind in their home. Racists are their own worst enemy.
normally I understand things but I don't understand America... oops, I mean the USA.
For some it's just that something bad happened to them because of someone of another skincolor or religion. Or because of the neighborhood they live in. Look at bulldogs. Why are people afraid of them? A few incidents. Even most of them are probably ok.
It's the combination of the tendency to judge strangers by their look and the tendency to bring rushed conclusions combined with stubbornness. Looks are deceiving, it's a very well known proverb, but way too many people forget or think they're above common wisdom.
Got to run out get that Instagram shot and run back home again
If they promote to their followers that this matters, then I'm fine with it. Many do seem to be really protesting. And even though I don't know many of them, if they help spread the word, it's a positive thing. It's the sheeple that need convincing, not the ones that took a stand all by their own thinking.
I thought that too, but then if they post about it on their instagram or whatever, they can reach so many more people than they can *just* by going. I think maybe you and I are being a little *too* cynical, here.
I thought the same thing. To use these protests as an insta-opportunity is sickening. Also, I didn't know the majority of them and don't care.
The majority of the people listed here are often strong voices for important issues. They take trying to make the world a better place very seriously.
So, one cruel in-humane police officer, and accomplice-officers who don’t stop his excessive force, cause the death of a person suspected of passing counterfeit money; and that justifies all the following vandalism, violence, and deaths? Shouldn’t there be protests against police brutality no matter what race the victim is? Where is the call to uniformly change police tactics and training nationwide? Shouldn’t a federal law be created to make it a federal felony if any sworn law enforcement officer fails to protect a victim of excessive force once a reasonable person should have know to intervene on behalf of the victim? In California, there are standardized training edicts that specifically train officers to not maintain pressure on vital parts of a combative persons’ body because of the likelihood of severe injury or death. Are there the same training standards mandated for the Minneapolis Police?
Here's your answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb9_qGOa9Go&feature=youtu.be Watch it. Watch it again.
Dude, this *is* the call to change police tactics and demand police accountability. Did you see the signs? Oh, and this isn’t about one cruel police officer. Sadly, George is one of many unarmed black men killed by police. California training didn’t help Stephon Clark or Oscar Grant, who were murdered by California police using a different means of excess force.
Don't forget Jake Paul who was caught looting an Arizona Mall.
Would your avatar make me google for a new episode out now ? Any hope ? Asking for a friend
Thumbs up for all of them, but could you add an explanation about who these people are? I counted 2 celebs, and even that is a stretch.
Celebrities? I saw 3 people I knew. Guess being known in the hood counts as being a celebrity now? Anyways, good luck USA, maybe you’ll become a first world country yet.
If something could have been worse than George Floyd’s horrible death, is the fact quite a lot of people took the chance to raise a mess and steal from stores destroying anything on their path, which seems quite a strange way to protest for something right, which if done peacefully cops have shown not to be there to fight and joined the crowd. Call it marketing if you want, but stealing things should not look the right way to honorate Floyd’s memory.
A lot of the people doing those things are using the protests as an excuse. They literally don't care about what's actually being protested. Also? That's complete, and utter BS. I've seen videos of people peacefully protesting, and then cops (either in uniform or not), are coming along, and doing their damnedest to start violence. (Yes, the plain-clothes cops have been identified) Shoving people as hard as they can, driving cars through peaceful protests, shooting at non-violent crowds and even reporters. Pepper spraying children. Setting fire to property to pin it on protesters. There are instances of police taking a knee, or joining in with protesters, unfortunately and heartbreakingly, those are in the minority.
Still, violent cops are a slight minority. Ask them. You didn't count them one by one, I guess, ask somebody in. Even if a whole precint is totally full of people using their badge to express their sadistic feelings, they're still a minority, you don't see them because they don't sell as good as the violent ones hitting a peaceful person, so you will have lots of media reports about that, and little to none if even for the good ones.
@Max L.: There's still a LOT of sadistic, twisted behaviour going on from police right now, and it's incredibly disturbing. I'm not trying to 'sell' anything here. I'm stating facts. You're trying to say that it's ALL being started by protesters. That's not the case. The cop who killed George Floyd in cold blood, who committed 1st degree murder, got off with just being fired. And I haven't heard of anything being done to the others who simply stood around and let him commit murder. They should all be behind bars for that crime. Period. And it's not like it was out of nowhere. He'd had several other, serious complaints against him before this. Are you forgetting what these protests are about in the first place? Why didn't we see this kind of brutality against the white supremacists in Charlottesville? Against all the people waving guns, protesting having to wear a mask and not being able to have a haircut? It's a huge problem, not a minor one like you're suggesting.
Edit: I shouldn't say 'driving' through crowds, I should say PLOWING through crowds. There's video of it online. Seriously disturbing.
I’m glad all of them protested. It means they truly care for the people around them. :) ( I’m not saying they never showed care)
Floyd wasn't exactly the most upstanding citizen. Resisting police, multiple illegal drugs found in his system, passing counterfeit money...just to name a few.
Finally some one other then me said it. #ALLLIVESMATTER
You mean "celebrities"... after the first 9 I didn't recognize any of the names... anyway hope it's not a publicity stunt riding on the back of these protests
I thought you said these people famous??? Once the rioting and destruction of property and attacks on innocent people, the matter of George Floyd became moot!!!
#alllivesmatter
and how many of the listed celebrities have gang ties? How many glorify gang violence in their art?
Why don’t you enlighten us, Bill? How many?
He's just asking, so he would not have the answer
What, no Kanye?
Celebrities are merely looking for fodder to bolster their Instagram account. Nothing more.
Don't call the celebrities just because they made 1 song.....99% of the people you just showed are not famous!
I don't know any of them :(
Click bait. Knew about two people.
Don't know a single one of these "famous" people from the photos.
Ok I posted the wiki brief on every famous person listed so no one is confused about who that person is. ♥️♥️♥️
Stunning and brave
They were riots -- not protests...
Police brutality in USA and Europe has been a long lasting topic I recall hearing and reading about ever since the 2000s, and, who knows, maybe even earlier. It's a shame it's been so long. It should have stopped with the very first corrupted case when it happened back then. Seriously, what's wrong with some people. I praise all these brave ones who went on the streets for a good cause and I wish them best of luck. These are truly difficult times....
There might be small pockets in Europe but it's not the problem you're making it seem. Look at 'league' tables - the Americas, Asia and Africa tops that list.
Thankfully Europe is not as bad as the US. France has had some bad times but generally speaking there isn't the same level of problem.
Is it me who's making it seem this way? Or is it you who understood it this way? I merely took a personal approach and spoke from experience, hence the "I recall hearing about". America is everywhere, regardless where you live, so you'll hear about things happening there all the time. The rest is, well, I grew up in Europe, in Istria (Croatia). The problems with Asia and Africa are something I found out later, by actively pursuing such knowledge, and by moving to East Asia (S. Korea). As for police brutality here in East Asia, well, Hong Kong tells us enough to understand, but these things are not new, sadly.
when does European police violence make the news? It happens and the internet is ready to share the proof but nothing on the news sites
France has serious police brutality issues, but it isn't at all on the same scale and severity as in the US. All other countries in Europe have pretty decent police forces.
@Daria, no one is making Europe the holy land. Merely pointing out that the problems have not taking on the extreme forms they have in the US. And puting it on the same level, is downplaying what's going down there and that's simply not fair to the people actually having to deal with it every day there. It is the same as blanket statements like "All lives matter". Because, yes they do, but that's not what we are focusing on right now. We are focusing on this very visible part of systemic racism in the US (in order to fix it everywhere where it might be less extreme).
Daria B, I get you, Europe is absolutely not a holy land. The appalling immigration crisis and crackdowns on protests in France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland etc. have taught us that, as well as the disgusting way the very racist French police behaves in the "banlieues". Maybe it is only a matter of international exposure. I was being a little naive, but not hypocritical. The scale of the current events skews views. Take care.
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Does Carlo Giuliani ring a bell? No? You're either too young or it's a matter of cultural differences. Anyway, Europe is a nice continent, but it's no holy land, or the utopia that many people on this site make it be.
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Because many European countries are largely mono-ethnic and the media can't push the racial element of the narrative in that situation?
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Looks more like casting calls for a Tarzan movie to me. OOGA BOOGA buckwheat-...9923da.jpg
How clever of you. That wasn't racist at all, was it? (sarcasm - just in case that is also something you can't process).
I love how trolls are met with disdain in stead of anger here on BP.
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They should be changed with supporting terrorism.
I don't know who 95% of these people are
As long as we all know who George Floyd was!
we all no who he is right ?????????????!!!!!!!!1
Yes he was a rapist
..and here I seriously thought it was me losing touch with life....lol!
Me neither, but Im italian, and modern days rap scene didn't take my ears.
same here!
Neither do I.I guess I'm just too old. Donal is right, though,.
Normally I can understand a lot of different point of views but I never understood racism. When and how do these people adopt this kind of thinking? Why do people think that in the first place? History shows how much suffering it brings and still people adapt it again and again.
My father was racist. I doubt he could have explained why he thought that way and I suspect it was nothing more than how he was brought up - no thinking required (or attempted). False sense of superiority which is probably just as often a fear of difference. That's my best guess though - hard to explain something you can't get your head around.
People aren’t born racist. Their racist parents or family members teach it and it continues to pass generation after generation
Though I know from experience (a friend) that it doesn't have to be that way, if a person is smart enough to think for themselves and make a different choice.
A lot of people are raised in a household where racism is taught and some of them don't know how to break away from those thought processes. I, for one, was raised in a household where we were taught to love all people regardless of anything.
It starts with little things, an inappropriate saying here, a stupid joke there, now and then a lousy pun...when no one steps in and says "Cut the crap, this is racism and not funny" it becomes normal for some people
easiest answer I've found Patrick (having been raised amongst bigotry of many kinds): laziness. It's easier to simply repeat the bigotry they were taught, than to critically think about things. It's easier to blame someone else for what makes them unhappy, than to take responsibility for it. That's it really: laziness. I've tried to logically discuss these things with the bigots in my family, and they get really mad when ANY kind of effort (in thought or action) is required of them. Their unemployment isn't becasue they never apply for jobs, or turn up for interviews.... it's (demographic's) fault!! Their lack of education isn't due to their laziness, refusal to study and unwillingness to work while studying to pay their own way through.... it's (demographic's) fault!! Their lack of promotion at work isn't because they were underqualified & inexperienced.... (demographic) only got it because they were part of that demographic and "had to" be given the job. Laziness.
Racism is as old as history itself. It doesn't apply just to black people. Racism lives on because it is taught in the home. I have never been racist because I wasn't taught to be. "People" do not adopt it again and again. It will continue until young people are taught to be color-blind in their home. Racists are their own worst enemy.
normally I understand things but I don't understand America... oops, I mean the USA.
For some it's just that something bad happened to them because of someone of another skincolor or religion. Or because of the neighborhood they live in. Look at bulldogs. Why are people afraid of them? A few incidents. Even most of them are probably ok.
It's the combination of the tendency to judge strangers by their look and the tendency to bring rushed conclusions combined with stubbornness. Looks are deceiving, it's a very well known proverb, but way too many people forget or think they're above common wisdom.
Got to run out get that Instagram shot and run back home again
If they promote to their followers that this matters, then I'm fine with it. Many do seem to be really protesting. And even though I don't know many of them, if they help spread the word, it's a positive thing. It's the sheeple that need convincing, not the ones that took a stand all by their own thinking.
I thought that too, but then if they post about it on their instagram or whatever, they can reach so many more people than they can *just* by going. I think maybe you and I are being a little *too* cynical, here.
I thought the same thing. To use these protests as an insta-opportunity is sickening. Also, I didn't know the majority of them and don't care.
The majority of the people listed here are often strong voices for important issues. They take trying to make the world a better place very seriously.
So, one cruel in-humane police officer, and accomplice-officers who don’t stop his excessive force, cause the death of a person suspected of passing counterfeit money; and that justifies all the following vandalism, violence, and deaths? Shouldn’t there be protests against police brutality no matter what race the victim is? Where is the call to uniformly change police tactics and training nationwide? Shouldn’t a federal law be created to make it a federal felony if any sworn law enforcement officer fails to protect a victim of excessive force once a reasonable person should have know to intervene on behalf of the victim? In California, there are standardized training edicts that specifically train officers to not maintain pressure on vital parts of a combative persons’ body because of the likelihood of severe injury or death. Are there the same training standards mandated for the Minneapolis Police?
Here's your answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb9_qGOa9Go&feature=youtu.be Watch it. Watch it again.
Dude, this *is* the call to change police tactics and demand police accountability. Did you see the signs? Oh, and this isn’t about one cruel police officer. Sadly, George is one of many unarmed black men killed by police. California training didn’t help Stephon Clark or Oscar Grant, who were murdered by California police using a different means of excess force.
Don't forget Jake Paul who was caught looting an Arizona Mall.
Would your avatar make me google for a new episode out now ? Any hope ? Asking for a friend
Thumbs up for all of them, but could you add an explanation about who these people are? I counted 2 celebs, and even that is a stretch.
Celebrities? I saw 3 people I knew. Guess being known in the hood counts as being a celebrity now? Anyways, good luck USA, maybe you’ll become a first world country yet.
If something could have been worse than George Floyd’s horrible death, is the fact quite a lot of people took the chance to raise a mess and steal from stores destroying anything on their path, which seems quite a strange way to protest for something right, which if done peacefully cops have shown not to be there to fight and joined the crowd. Call it marketing if you want, but stealing things should not look the right way to honorate Floyd’s memory.
A lot of the people doing those things are using the protests as an excuse. They literally don't care about what's actually being protested. Also? That's complete, and utter BS. I've seen videos of people peacefully protesting, and then cops (either in uniform or not), are coming along, and doing their damnedest to start violence. (Yes, the plain-clothes cops have been identified) Shoving people as hard as they can, driving cars through peaceful protests, shooting at non-violent crowds and even reporters. Pepper spraying children. Setting fire to property to pin it on protesters. There are instances of police taking a knee, or joining in with protesters, unfortunately and heartbreakingly, those are in the minority.
Still, violent cops are a slight minority. Ask them. You didn't count them one by one, I guess, ask somebody in. Even if a whole precint is totally full of people using their badge to express their sadistic feelings, they're still a minority, you don't see them because they don't sell as good as the violent ones hitting a peaceful person, so you will have lots of media reports about that, and little to none if even for the good ones.
@Max L.: There's still a LOT of sadistic, twisted behaviour going on from police right now, and it's incredibly disturbing. I'm not trying to 'sell' anything here. I'm stating facts. You're trying to say that it's ALL being started by protesters. That's not the case. The cop who killed George Floyd in cold blood, who committed 1st degree murder, got off with just being fired. And I haven't heard of anything being done to the others who simply stood around and let him commit murder. They should all be behind bars for that crime. Period. And it's not like it was out of nowhere. He'd had several other, serious complaints against him before this. Are you forgetting what these protests are about in the first place? Why didn't we see this kind of brutality against the white supremacists in Charlottesville? Against all the people waving guns, protesting having to wear a mask and not being able to have a haircut? It's a huge problem, not a minor one like you're suggesting.
Edit: I shouldn't say 'driving' through crowds, I should say PLOWING through crowds. There's video of it online. Seriously disturbing.
I’m glad all of them protested. It means they truly care for the people around them. :) ( I’m not saying they never showed care)
Floyd wasn't exactly the most upstanding citizen. Resisting police, multiple illegal drugs found in his system, passing counterfeit money...just to name a few.
Finally some one other then me said it. #ALLLIVESMATTER
You mean "celebrities"... after the first 9 I didn't recognize any of the names... anyway hope it's not a publicity stunt riding on the back of these protests
I thought you said these people famous??? Once the rioting and destruction of property and attacks on innocent people, the matter of George Floyd became moot!!!
#alllivesmatter
and how many of the listed celebrities have gang ties? How many glorify gang violence in their art?
Why don’t you enlighten us, Bill? How many?
He's just asking, so he would not have the answer
What, no Kanye?
Celebrities are merely looking for fodder to bolster their Instagram account. Nothing more.
Don't call the celebrities just because they made 1 song.....99% of the people you just showed are not famous!
I don't know any of them :(
Click bait. Knew about two people.
Don't know a single one of these "famous" people from the photos.
Ok I posted the wiki brief on every famous person listed so no one is confused about who that person is. ♥️♥️♥️
Stunning and brave
They were riots -- not protests...
Police brutality in USA and Europe has been a long lasting topic I recall hearing and reading about ever since the 2000s, and, who knows, maybe even earlier. It's a shame it's been so long. It should have stopped with the very first corrupted case when it happened back then. Seriously, what's wrong with some people. I praise all these brave ones who went on the streets for a good cause and I wish them best of luck. These are truly difficult times....
There might be small pockets in Europe but it's not the problem you're making it seem. Look at 'league' tables - the Americas, Asia and Africa tops that list.
Thankfully Europe is not as bad as the US. France has had some bad times but generally speaking there isn't the same level of problem.
Is it me who's making it seem this way? Or is it you who understood it this way? I merely took a personal approach and spoke from experience, hence the "I recall hearing about". America is everywhere, regardless where you live, so you'll hear about things happening there all the time. The rest is, well, I grew up in Europe, in Istria (Croatia). The problems with Asia and Africa are something I found out later, by actively pursuing such knowledge, and by moving to East Asia (S. Korea). As for police brutality here in East Asia, well, Hong Kong tells us enough to understand, but these things are not new, sadly.
when does European police violence make the news? It happens and the internet is ready to share the proof but nothing on the news sites
France has serious police brutality issues, but it isn't at all on the same scale and severity as in the US. All other countries in Europe have pretty decent police forces.
@Daria, no one is making Europe the holy land. Merely pointing out that the problems have not taking on the extreme forms they have in the US. And puting it on the same level, is downplaying what's going down there and that's simply not fair to the people actually having to deal with it every day there. It is the same as blanket statements like "All lives matter". Because, yes they do, but that's not what we are focusing on right now. We are focusing on this very visible part of systemic racism in the US (in order to fix it everywhere where it might be less extreme).
Daria B, I get you, Europe is absolutely not a holy land. The appalling immigration crisis and crackdowns on protests in France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland etc. have taught us that, as well as the disgusting way the very racist French police behaves in the "banlieues". Maybe it is only a matter of international exposure. I was being a little naive, but not hypocritical. The scale of the current events skews views. Take care.
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Does Carlo Giuliani ring a bell? No? You're either too young or it's a matter of cultural differences. Anyway, Europe is a nice continent, but it's no holy land, or the utopia that many people on this site make it be.
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Because many European countries are largely mono-ethnic and the media can't push the racial element of the narrative in that situation?
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Looks more like casting calls for a Tarzan movie to me. OOGA BOOGA buckwheat-...9923da.jpg
How clever of you. That wasn't racist at all, was it? (sarcasm - just in case that is also something you can't process).
I love how trolls are met with disdain in stead of anger here on BP.
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They should be changed with supporting terrorism.