As the protests for justice in the wake of the unlawful death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless others at the hands of police continue, stars are using their platforms to promote action.
Lizzo took to Instagram on Thursday (June 4) to announce that on Friday at 1 p.m. PST, she will be hopping on a livestream with Minnesota’s Black Visions Collective, which uses “the guidance and brilliance of our ancestors as well as the teachings of our own experiences to pursue our commitment to dismantling systems of oppression and violence.”
“It has been incredible watching the amount of support, the donations and the awareness that is happening,” Lizzo said in her announcement. “I think now that we’re at this place where everyone is starting to wake up and educate each other, what’s next? How are we pushing this conversation forward toward progress?”
“I don’t even know, but I do know that there are a lot of grassroots organizations who do,” she continued.
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I believe in using my platform to give others the chance to speak. Join me tomorrow at 1pm PST/3pm CT to talk with @blackvisionscollective in Minneapolis to learn more about what’s happening in the heart of the protest, and how we can help. ✊
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Lizzo won’t be the only celebrity handing over their socials to important organizations. Lady Gaga and Selena Gomez, among others, also announced how their Instagrams will lift up the voices of the black community in the upcoming days.
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Starting tomorrow, I’m giving over my Instagram account to each of the organizations I’ve recently donated to, in an effort to amplify their important voices. And after I vow to regularly, in perpetuity, across all of my social media platforms, post stories, content, and otherwise lift up the voices of the countless inspiring members and groups within the Black community.
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I have been struggling to know the right things to say to get the word out about this important moment in history. After thinking about how best to use my social media, I decided that we all need to hear more from Black voices. Over the next few days I will be highlighting influentials leaders and giving them a chance to take over my Instagram so that they can speak directly to all of us. We all have an obligation to do better and we can start by listening with an open heart and mind. ⠀ ⠀ Image Credit: “Speak With Confidence” — Charly Palmer (@charlylpalmer)
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I’ve decided to hand over my platform on Instagram & give my stories for the next few days to some incredible young Black changemakers on the frontlines in the fight against systemic racism. Please receive them with love and solidarity. The first is @zysaidso. You can also head over to @shawnfoundation‘s IG for more information on her efforts. Photo cred: @locsimagestudio
