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We understand if you're hurting right now. If you're angry. If you're confused. If you're sad. The alleged murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer has so many of us feeling so deeply. Many celebrities have taken to social media to set an example on how we can use this tragic moment to demand justice, to show each other respect, to educate ourselves and to choose love over hate. 

Zendaya reminded her followers that Floyd's death is *not* an isolated incident

A longtime supporter of the #blacklivesmatter movement, Zendaya shared her own tweet from 2016, in which she said, "How many more times must this happen for us to matter? How many more must we lose?" The four-year-old tweet was a stark reminder that we are still waiting on change. 

Taylor Swift stood up to President Trump

Taylor Swift fired back when President Donald Trump tweeted, "When the looting starts, the shooting starts," calling attention to the fact that the president was threatening violence. "We will vote you out in November," Taylor remarked, alluding to the next presidential election.  

Yara Shahidi championed a cause

Grown-ish star Yara Shahidi tweeted that she had donated to The Minnesota Freedom Fund, a nonprofit raising money to bail out protestors. The charity was originally set up to combat the fact that "people of color and immigrants face higher rates of arrest, harsher sentencing, and disparities in the setting of bail compared to white citizens."

Chloe x Halle inspired fans through song

Chloe and Halle Bailey, or Chloe x Halle to fans, posted their duet to "We Shall Overcome," a gospel song which was used as an anthem in the Civil Rights Movement. With lyrics like "We'll walk hand in hand," the track promotes equality. 

Kylie Jenner spoke out about building a better future for the next generation

Kylie Jenner posted a heartfelt message, and included her fears for her daughter, Stormi. "I hope for a better future for her," she said. "My heart breaks for George Floyd's family and friends. Don't let his name be forgotten. Keep sharing, keep watching, keep speaking out, because it's the only way we can come together to help bring much needed change and awareness."

by Jacqueline F. | 5/30/2020