As protests and demonstrations took place across the country on Friday night (May 29) in the wake of the death of George Floyd, Beyoncé made an urgent plea for justice.
“We need justice for George Floyd,” the megastar said. “We all witnessed his murder in broad daylight. 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 about the racism going on in America right now. No more senseless killings of human beings. No more seeing people of color as less than human. We can no longer look away.”
She continued, “George is all of our family, and humanity. He’s our family because he’s a fellow American. There have been too many times that we’ve seen these violent killings, and no consequences. Yes, someone’s been charged, but justice is far from being achieved. Please sign the petition and continue to pray for peace, compassion and healing for our country.”
The petition, “Justice For George Floyd,” was started by a 15-year-old young boy from Oregon and has set a new record on Change.org with over seven million signers, making it the largest petition in the site’s history.
“One of the four men responsible for this horrific murder is in custody. Our message is loud and clear: we will not stop until there is justice for George,” Kellen S., the boy who started the petition said in a statement. “District Attorney Mike Freeman needs to hear from us now to make sure the other three involved officers are held accountable. 5 million voices can’t be silenced and I want to share all your stories with him.”
Hip Hop Demands Justice For George Floyd As Nationwide Riots Erupt
Numerous members of the Hip Hop community have spoken out about the former Screwed Up Click member’s death. During a press conference in Atlanta on Friday (May 29), Killer Mike made an impassioned plea to his community.
“I am duty-bound to be here to simply say it is your duty not to burn your own house down for anger with an enemy. It is your duty to fortify your own house, so that you may be a house of refuge in times of organization. And now is the time to plot, plan, strategize, organize and mobilize,” the Run The Jewels rapper said.
He added, “We don’t want to see one officer charged, we want to see four officers prosecuted and sentenced,” the Run The Jewels rapper said. “We don’t want to see targets burning, we want to see the system that sets up for systemic racism burnt to the ground.”
On Monday (June 1), JAY-Z applauded MN Governer Walz for “doing what’s right and calling in Attorney General Keith Ellison to take over the George Floyd case.”
The two had spoken on the phone the week prior about the situation and it appears Hov’s influence helped push the case in front of new eyes.
300 million people live in America Beyoncé. Over the last 2 years there have been 3 questionable (wrong) shootings of black people. I’m guessing the pandemic/failed economy crisis didn’t knock Trump off of his horse, maybe this will? Problem is, BLM won him the election last time. He will win it again this time because of it as well. SMH
Only 3 huh?
Yes. There were literally 3 that were deemed newsworthy. Sorry if that offended your sensibilities. I’m guessing math isn’t your forte. 250 black men were shot by police in 2019 nationwide. 8 were investigated. 3 made the news. Do numbers offend you friend? The cop is going to spend the rest of his days in jail. IMO the other cops looking on should be charged MORE SEVERELY for not stopping him. Still. A country of 300 million people. 250 shot. 8 questionable. Facts are not up for debate. They can’t be contorted or twisted. Now we have dumbasses going to prison for burning shit that isn’t owned by white police officers. Anyone on the fence on how to vote is watching this on TV, like “those are all Biden voters?” Think a bit friend. Oh, I’ll listen to whatever I want, visit whatever site I want and excessive my 1st and 2 amendment rights as I see fit. I recommend you do the same. I pay for the music I listen to, racist idiot. Keep fighting racism with racism, and judging an entire race and profession due to the actions of one individual. Sounds… racist. Right? I’m guessing your not very educated. Poor guy
8 investigated murders of black men in 2019? Even I wouldn’t try to pass those fake facts off to people!
With Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor I’m guessing the mathematician meant to say two weeks and not “two years. I’m a nice guy so I thought I’d help you out.
Wow, Aubrey was murdered by an active duty police officers in uniform? That would be a official police shooting? You must’ve seen a video that the rest of the country has it. You’re a nice guy, Please enlighten us.
Mr you’re slow the statement was three questionable shootings in the last two years. He never said anything about cops. Get a clue. There’s the enlightenment you asked for.
Oh, so this isn’t a protest against cops? All white people are responsible for 3 deaths in a population of 300 million? Hahahahaha. Please further enlighten me. 50% of the murders in the US are committed by black people. We should all unite and protest them according to your rhetoric? More enlightenment. Please.
Wait… breonna had a no know warrant LEGALLY served at her residence. Her boyfriend shot a cop. This is all on camera. They’re ere all exonerated. Strange. Ahmaus wasn’t shot by active duty police officers. No uniforms. Help us out again “nice guy!”
Cop attested for murder. What, we need to punish all cops for a single man’s actions? Then why not punish all black people for being responsible for 53% of all murders in usa?
Whoa buddy. Numbers are racist. Didn’t you know that? Statistics too. So is science and faith. Facts and numbers are like crypto it’s to these people.
Miss black power in a blonde wig. This woman will do anything for attention (including dancing on stage in her underwear and making her husband’s affair public.
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If you don’t have anything meaningful to contribute to the conversation, just shut up you bastard. The fact that you choose to hurl insults at a time when an people is mourning shows that there is no limit to how low you are prepared to go in order to reveal your depraved sexual fantasies just to get attention. You and that murderous loose cannon Derek Chauvin are one and the same.