social-justice
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Social causes are at the forefront of the American consciousness; just look at the #MeToo, #TimesUp, and March For Our Lives movements that have sprung up over the past year and a half. There have always been social issues that need our urgent attention, but only recently have many societal ills have become seemingly omnipresent. […]
Over the past two and a half months, as much of our country has lived in quarantine, we’ve witnessed the violent loss of black lives with disturbing frequency. Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have died at the hands of racists and law enforcement. Complex Networks recognizes the power of its platforms and is […]
ASAP Rocky shared on Twitter Monday that he has been involved in protests in response to the murder of George Floyd, even if you haven’t seen photos of him amongst the crowd. Rocky explained that while he doesn’t post about his every move, he’s making sure that his voice is being heard. Protests have been ongoing across […]
Thousands have been arrested amid nationwide protests spurred by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department. Over days of protests, which have been marred in multiple instances by aggressive police who are eager to take down activists and journalists alike, the Associated Press states that at least 4,400 people have […]
Beyoncé is speaking out against the unjust death of George Floyd with a call to action. She shared the message on her Instagram addressing Floyd’s murder and how we as Americans can no longer “normalize this pain.” While Miles Davis’ “So What” was playing in the background, she said her message wasn’t just for people of […]
Maya Moore has extended her basketball hiatus for an important cause. The WNBA star confirmed her decision to the New York Times this week, stating she will shelve her professional career for a second straight season in the interest of criminal justice reform. Moore told the outlet she will dedicate her time advocating for the release of Jonathan Irons—a Missouri inmate whom she […]
J. Cole explained that he decided to focus his attention on addressing social issues in his music after he grew tired of talking about himself following the release of his third studio album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. In a panel for MLK Now, the fifth annual event celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which was hosted by Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and featured […]
Colin Kaepernick‘s attorney Mark Geragos criticized JAY-Z‘s newly announced Roc Nation and NFL partnership while speaking to ABC News. “This deal between Jay-Z and the NFL crosses the intellectual picket line,” Geragos said. The attorney, who also called the deal “cold-blooded,” said that Kaep wasn’t informed about it. “I can confirm to you that the deal was already […]
Meek Mill is among the six individuals that was recognized on Monday, June 10 at the seventh annual McSilver Awards at NYU. The ceremony acknowledges the “Vanguards for Social Justice who are prominent in their fields and unafraid to use their platforms to help create a more equitable and just world.” Congrats to @MeekMill […]
As the country honors the legacy of the late Martin Luther King Jr., Mike Pence chose to disgracefully cite King’s “I Have a Dream” speech while commending Donald Trump’s efforts to build a border wall. During an appearance on CBS’ Face The Nation Sunday, Pence applauded Trump’s latest effort to reach an agreement with Democratic leadership and end the […]
