Latin artists like Residente, Amara La Negra, Orishas’ Yotuel Romero, Ricky Martin, Becky G, Luis Fonsi, Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro, among others, are speaking out after the death of George Floyd to demand justice and express their solidarity with the black community.
In the midst of national outrage over yet another black person’s death at the hands of police — Floyd was suffocated by a Minneapolis police officer during an arrest — Puerto Rican rapper/songwriter Residente shared with his millions of followers on social media the number to call to report the police officers involved in the death of Floyd. “[I’m] reporting the police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd. You just have to call +1 6123244499 and follow the instructions,” he wrote.
Amara La Negra took the streets of Miami to join the thousands of protesters around the country demanding justice and an end to systemic racism. “I am Dominican and proud of it. My parents are Dominican. But first I AM BLACK. And I will always defend my people. I have always talked about the discrimination I have suffered, we have suffered.”
Meanwhile, Ricky Martin shared part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “The Other America” speech: “And as long as America postpones justice, we stand in the position of having these recurrences of violence and riots over and over again. Social justice and progress are the absolute guarantors of riot prevention.”
Earlier this week, a video of Floyd’s death surfaced showing Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of Floyd for eight minutes. Chauvin was later charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd.
Over the weekend, a number of Latin artists joined the cry for justice on social media. See their posts below.
View this post on InstagramEl mundo llora y arde en rabia por justicia!! Everything we ever feared about politics is turning out to be true. Including what they will do to keep power. People who stand for hate and division want us to be divided. Stand together!!! Stay safe, Stay bless!! May God help us all! JUSTICE FOR ALL INCLUDING OUR LATINOS!!
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View this post on InstagramYo Soy Dominicana y orgullosa de Serlo! Ya que mis padres son dominicanos. Pero Primero SOY NEGRA! Y Siempre defender a Mi Raza! A las injusticias! Siempre lo he hecho esto no es nuevo. siempre he hablado de la discriminación que he sufrido y sufrimos! Es muy fácil juzgar y criticar pero si usted no nació en este color de piel tal vez nunca entenderá lo que se siénte ser negro en este mundo! Cómo la gente mira a uno.. cómo te juzgan sin conocerte por el color de tu piel! Ya estamos hartos del racismo! De que piensen que somos menos que nadie! No tan solo en este País! Si no en el mundo entero!!!!!!!!!!! No estoy de acuerdo con lo que muchos están haciendo! utilizando violencia, rompiendo y acabando con nuestra comunidad sin embargo entiendo y reconozco que por años se han hecho marchas ,se ha protestado se han mandado cartas al gobierno , a el presidente y nada cambia! Nadie hace nada! todo lo que está pasando en estos momentos es porque el pueblo está adolorido! frustrado! De los abusos! De qué nos discriminen! nos maten! Y qué nadie haga nada! Que no les importan! El que yo sea latina no me hace menos negra! Y la discriminación no es solamente con los negros también pasa con los latinos! Es tan triste muchos gozan de nuestra música de nuestro arte de nuestras mujeres de nuestros hombres sin embargo en momentos como este veo a muchos callados! Este es el momento de hablar! De actuar! Unidos somos más Fuertes! El mundo nunca cambiará si tú no aportas! Si no ayudas! Ayúdame por favor! Habla! Protesta! Di halgo!!!! No es justo porfavor! Llegamos a este país como esclavos y es 2020 y todavía no hay igualdad de derechos para nosotros! #UnidosSomosMasFuertes ✊✊✊
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View this post on InstagramReportando a los policías involucrados en el asesinato de George Floyd. Solo tienen que llamar al +1 6123244499 y seguir las instrucciones ✊ #georgefloyd #justiceforgeorgefloyd #justiciaparageorgefloyd @shaunking #shaunking
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View this post on InstagramThere are not enough words to express the millions of emotions Ive been feeling as a member of the overall minority community, but most importantly as an ally to the black communities that have and still are being directly affected by past and present events. I am proud of the people I follow and fans that I see reposting resources – to better themselves, to bring awareness and to uplift one another and stand in solidarity. But I urge you all to consider who you are offline and what else we can do, to not just place bandaids on gun shot wounds. To those who are not talking about this with friends, family, fans – YOU are part of the systemic problem. If you are not outraged and heartbroken by the fact that BLACK LIVES have been shamelessly killed for far too long, YOU ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM. If you aren’t furious about “leaders” in powerful positions, threatening VIOLENCE on their own people and promoting racism, YOU ARE PART OF THE FUCKING PROBLEM. I stand with #blacklivesmatter. & if you too stand against racism, I ask you to please visit the link in my bio. It will lead you to some of the petitions, phone numbers, and other useful resources that are working to help the overall cause. Please join me in elevating the voices the system has tried to silence for too long. https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#
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View this post on Instagram“And as long as America postpones justice, we stand in the position of having these recurrences of violence and riots over and over again. Social justice and progress are the absolute guarantors of riot prevention.” “Y mientras Estados Unidos posponga la justicia, estamos en la posición de tener estas recurrencias de violencia y disturbios una y otra vez. La justicia social y el progreso, son la garantía absoluta de la prevención de disturbios.” #pausaplay
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View this post on InstagramYour struggle is my struggle. Tu lucha es mi lucha.
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View this post on InstagramMe duele el corazon cuando pienso q a dia de hoy aun hay gente que pierde la vida y es tratada injustamente por el color de su piel. Y quiero usar mi cuenta para decirlo. Nunca entenderé porqué nuestra sociedad es racista y aun menos porqué seguimos permitiendo que lo sea. Amémonos, respetémonos, informémonos, preguntemos, aprendamos a hacerlo mejor en nuestro día a día y no permitamos ni callemos injusticias ❤️ Black Lives Matter
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View this post on InstagramQue se haga VIRAL, hasta que este policia Asesino lo arresten y a sus cómplices que le defendian y no hacian un carajo por su vida. Esta imagen me revuelca las tripas!!!!! Como la gente se acercaba pidiendo clemencia, como #georgefloyd decia que no podia respirar y como el policía no baja la presiòn de su pierna, sino que sigue presionando hasta MATARLO contra el pavimento frente a todo el que pasaba. #justicia
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View this post on InstagramLynching is real. #2020lynching #murica #makeamericawhatagain
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View this post on Instagram#NoLoVeasSiTeOfendesFacil #NuevoOrden #Responsabilidad #HastaAquíLlegóElVeinte —- #Pepedamus y #JediRanchero en un solo vídeo —- ✊✊✊✊✊ #Oneness #TodosSomosUno
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View this post on InstagramIf this doesn’t move you, I don’t know what will/ Si esto no te toca el corazón, no se que mas lo haría.
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View this post on InstagramMi abuelo es NEGRO, mi abuela es BLANCA, tuvieron 6 hijos, tienen nietos, tienen bisnietos y ahora tataranietos. Que lindo seria un mundo si todos fueran como mis abuelos, a la hora de amarse no vieron su color de piel, si no el color del corazón. No mas abuso de poder, no mas racismo!!! queremos justicia para todos nuestros hermanos caidos ✊✊✊✊ #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #stopracism
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View this post on Instagram“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character…” MLK My beautiful friends… This is a matter of humanity!!! Of goodness and basic human kindness and decency!!! My heart is breaking. So many people are hurting right now. How can anyone say they love this country and not do something when they see lives cut short because of the color of their skin? We need to erase the fear and hatred that exists. Not erase people. We are all God’s children. We need to love and appreciate all the beautiful things that every individual person is. There are more of us who live a life of love and acceptance than those who live in rage and hate. Do not let the angry, and hateful win!! Say something. Do something. Let’s build bridges not burn them. We have lost our way these past few years but we can find our way back. We need to speak up and speak love. Every chance we get… we need to storm the polls in November and VOTE… we need change!!! Somethings got to change!! #JusticeForGerogeFloyd #GeorgeFloyd #BreonnaTaylor #AhmaudArbery #TooManyOthers
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View this post on InstagramALERT It’s time for action. Repost @msladyjustice1 Today at 9:00am PST/12:00pm EST, replace your profile photo with this image in memory of #GeorgeFloyd, and flood the phone lines with calls for the immediate arrest and charging of all four officers responsible. Swipe for details and visit the link in our bio. Share and spread the word! Art courtesy of @stratidiblu #BlackLivesMatter #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd artwork by @stratidiblu
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View this post on InstagramKill racism at the root. Racism starts at home through the beliefs that are instilled in our children. We lose when we allow racism and prejudice to have a voice in our communities. White friends, start by correcting racist narratives around you. Latinos, start by educating yourselves about your African heritage and embrace it.. WE ARE BLACK. America stop killing our Black People. Stop running the other way when you see a black man. Do start by killing hate in you ‼️‼️ It is time #georgefloyd #blacklivesmatter #stopkillingblackpeople #tellingitlikeitis
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View this post on InstagramFor days I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, analyzing a never ending problem. My heart hurts for the brutal murder of George Floyd may God Rest His Soul. #justiceforgeorgefloyd My heart goes to his family and his loved ones. Justices needs to be served. We have a problem, a problem with no signs of ending. It’s not that there is more cases, people are filming now. Being a latino immigrant was tough and it still is. When i came to this country I automatically became a victim. I am NO LONGER A VICTIM. I know who i am,i know where i came from and i know where i want to be. I will always stand for what’s right not because of race but also because we are HUMAN and thats the only race. There are bad cops and good cops, there bad people and good people. Lets not mess it up for the ones trying to do GOOD. We need to be better, i see people posting posting and posting, next day they are in a boat partying or continuing there little “Perfect Lives.” Thats the fakest shit ever. Awareness? What more awareness do we need? It is evident that whats been going on for years and years is not a secret. How can we make the change? Lets find the ROOT and outsmart them. Lets prove to them we are NO THUGS, there favorite cynical frase. Im really mad, YOU are mad and you have all the right to be mad but we can do better and not feed from ignorance. I was reading about how can we make a change. I saw Kim Kardashian fighting for the prison reform. Is like how can you make a change in a broken and corrupted system. She started going to law school to break in the system and make a real change and thats the smart way to do it. She went to the root of the problem. Lets Have a Voice by Voting! We are smart, we can break into the system without looting and destroying our home but by attacking the problem from the root. Trust me is gonna be tough and challenging BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE. Remember We Cant Put Out Fire With Fire. Love and Wisdom will rule and conquer. Love y’all and please be safe -Maffio
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View this post on InstagramWhy do they keep giving a uniform that is meant to protect and serve to ppl that are NOT qualified and DONT DESERVE IT!! CHANGE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR WHO IS CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE TO WEAR A BADGE, CARRY A GUN AND MAKE DECISIONS UNDER PRESSURE!UNACCEPTABLE!! Hay un vídeo de este señor acostado en el piso rogándole a un policía que solo lo dejara respirar y el oficial hundía su rodilla más profundo en su cuello mientras testigos alrededor le pedían a los oficiales que porfavor lo dejaran respirar que ya lo tenían en el piso boca abajo y esposado… y lo mataron!!
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View this post on Instagram“If you can’t breath. I can’t breath. You are my sister, my brother, my lover, my friend, my family. I won’t stop feeling pain if you feel pain, because if something happens to someone you love; you ache and you mourn with them. Romans 12:15” (@sharishort11 thanks for speaking to my heart.) I am so sorry racism still exists. I’m so sorry for the pain innocent lives have gone through. This is wrong. And as Dr Martin Luther King said: “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Love is our revolution. #blacklivesmatter #icantbreathe #LOVE —— “Si no puedes respirar. Yo no puedo respirar. Eres mi hermana, mi hermano, mi amigo, mi familia. No voy a dejar de sentir dolor si tu sientes dolor, por que si algo le pasa a alguien que amo; me duele también y lloro también. Romanos 12:15.” Me duele que el racismo aún exista. Me duelen las vidas inocentes que han sufrido. Está mal. Y como dijo Dr Martin Luther King: “El odio no puede sacar al odio; sólo el amor puede.” El amor es nuestra revolución.
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View this post on InstagramTraducción: Yo hoy vengo a hablar de cómo me siento y siento que somos tratados diferente a otras las otras personas… y no me gusta como nos tratan solo por nuestro color. Que seamos de un color de piel diferente, no significa nada para mi. Yo creo que … Nosotros somos gente negra; ¡No deberíamos sentirnos así! No deberíamos tener protestar porque ustedes nos tratan mal. Hacemos esto porque necesitamos nuestros derechos. SOLO EXISTE UNA RAZA DE LA QUE TODOS HACEMOS PARTE LA RAZA HUMANA !!!!!! PUNTO.
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View this post on InstagramEl silencio dice MUCHO. En un mundo donde hoy en día todo mundo da su UNSOLICITED opinion sobre TODAS las cosas, ahora mismo el silencio en sus redes “sociales” dice MAS sobre la situación que claramente esta pasando y es MUY dolorosa pero mas que nada INJUSTA. Todos tenemos tendencias racistas porque crecimos en una sociedad que nos grita a diario que tener piel blanca siempre te va a poner un paso adelante de los demás, esto pasa en Mexico, esto pasa aquí en Paris, esto pasa en TODOS lados y hacer ojos ciegos no solo hiere, si no que atrasa cualquier tipo de avance/evolución. Mi primer mejor amigo de primaria se llamaba Jeremy y era un niño afroamericano que se empeño a acompañarme diario en el recreo porque yo estaba muerta de miedo en mis primeros años escolares en Potrero ( cruzando la frontera de Tecate a San Diego) y yo lo adoraba, era mi UNICO amigo. A los 2 años nos corrieron a todos los niños que éramos mexicanos y vivíamos fuera del país y recuerdo que un día mire a Jeremy en la garita vendiendo chicles porque a él también lo corrieron, el viviendo DENTRO del país y se me rompió el corazón, era muy pequeña para entender con mi mente pero mi corazón entendió LA INJUSTICIA. Este mundo esta lleno de miedo, de ignorancia y de odio, le falta empatía y le falta educación, es IMPRESIONANTE y que en el año 2020 estemos exigiendo el derecho a vivir en paz, no es normal. Yo he vivido ese racismo en USA como mexicana, en medio de Wisconsin hace unos años en medio de una gira y mi novio por su piel morena, en una tienda BEST BUY nos vigilaban, miraban nuestras manos, lo que tomábamos,nos perseguían, curiosamente todos ellos eran de piel blanca y nos miraban como si hubiéramos llegado de Saturno… fue horrible y eso no es NADA a comparación de vivir por años y a diario el rechazo constante. Necesitamos re aprender nuestras tendencias, cambiar esas ideas que no son nuestras, continuar evolucionando con nuestro corazón y maximizar y practicar nuestra empatía. To all my Black sisters and brothers your struggle is my struggle, its OUR struggle! We are not free until ALL of us are free! Estoy con ustedes, SU lucha es MI lucha.
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View this post on InstagramBLACK LIVES MATTER today and every day. Protect our black brothers and sisters and siblings at all costs; defend black lives; none of us are safe as long as white supremacy reigns. This looks a lot like a racist totalitarian government takeover and it is our duty to resist and continue resisting. The little pigs are restless cuz they haven’t been able to murder enough people these last couple of months; if you look with clear eyes it is apparent that THEY are the ones rioting and acting in violence. I say that the only good cop is a dead cop not because I advocate for that kind of retribution but because the whole institution of this gigantic government sanctioned gang we know as the police needs to be defunded, disbanded, and eradicated. There is no such thing as a good cop therefore there should not exist cops. Black lives matter and if you are not enraged by these circumstances of never ending police brutality and impunity then you are a damn racist. Protect your people and do the work that you are able to do. As a brown woman abound with privilege, i stand in solidarity with my black men and women and non gender conforming people; I promise to use any platform I have to promote this struggle for freedom and a healthy new world order; and I will show up and use my able body and resources to fight until we are all safe from white violence. BLACK LIVES MATTER
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