25 celebrities who are taking part in the Black Lives Matter protests

1 June 2020, 12:38

Tessa Thompson shares peaceful Black Lives Matter protest video

By Sam Prance

Tessa Thompson, Halsey and Ariana Grande are just a few of the celebrities taking to the streets to protest police brutality.

Celebrities in the US, UK and around the world are joining Black Lives Matter protesters to stand up against police brutality.

Last week (May 25), George Floyd, a black man, was murdered by a white Minneapolis police officer. His death followed the killing of Breonna Taylor, a black woman, who was shot by a Louisville police officer in her own home (Mar 13). On May 27, Tony McDade, a black trans man, was shot by Florida police officers.

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Following their murders and the unjust killings of countless other black people at the hands of police, people have taken to the streets to protest police brutality, demand justice and call for genuine change. Many celebrities have taken part in the Black Lives Matter protests and documented their actions.

Protests are currently taking place in the US, UK and around the world. Some of the stars involved include Tessa Thompson, Halsey, Ariana Grande, Jaz Sinclair, Madison Beer, Tinashe and many more. With that in mind, here are just a few of the famous people who are protesting police brutality right now.

1) Tessa Thompson

2) Halsey

3) Ariana Grande

4) Jaz Sinclair & 5) Ross Lynch

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Standing with those who stand for me. #blacklivesmatter #saytheirnames

A post shared by Jaz (@jaz_sinclair) on May 30, 2020 at 6:00pm PDT

6) Madison Beer

7) Tinashe

8) JoJo

9) Kendrick Sampson

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I cut this together from both of our IG live stream POVs. Keep in mind, I don’t know this man AT ALL. I want to make this really clear. He was targeted because he called out the undercover cops in the LAPD. He said that the people throwing things (water bottles and such) at the police are not protesters, they are undercover cops (agent provocateurs/infiltrators) who are agitators and trying to give justification to the brutality. He said over the bullhorn to turn your camera’s on the people throwing stuff and call them out because they are LAPD!! VERY shortly after, he was tackled and the people around him were viciously brutalized as you can see in this video to ensure no interference even though no one was interfering. Now to be clear, I don’t EVER advocate for turning your camera on a protestor. I am not demonizing or denouncing the tactics we use to dismantle police/slave catching or #DefundPolice. We have to be creative and relentless. I am not demonizing or denouncing the way we get to express our rage, grief, mourning or trauma in this moment. And I’m talking about Black people. Non Black people - especially white folks - know that what you do at these protests directly affects the lives of Black protesters as you scream #BlackLivesMatter BUT apparently in this moment - HE KNEW SOMETHING or he FELT something. And apparently he happened to be right. I have some videos I’m sorting through now. And he was targeted for it. #DefundthePolice #DefendBlackLives #ProsecuteKillerCops

A post shared by Kendrick Sampson (@kendrick38) on May 31, 2020 at 6:36pm PDT

10) Lil Yachty

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I am no different from the next man. Every voice matters and must be heard.

A post shared by ^CONCRETE BOY BOAT^ (@lilyachty) on May 30, 2020 at 7:06pm PDT

11) Jade Thirlwall

12) Kali Uchis

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see u MONDAY 4pm sunset blvd-crescent heights for the sit down. i’ve left protests for the day but please be safe there’s a link in my bio for anyone who wants to support. the protests were peaceful. white & non-Black POC: when you vandalize, Black people are the ones who will be blamed for it. you should only be there to protect Black people at these gatherings. stay safe

A post shared by @ kaliuchis on May 30, 2020 at 7:51pm PDT

13) Lauren Jauregui

14) Jamie Foxx

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Can not describe how much pain.. power and love is here in Minneapolis... change Gon come... #changecourse

A post shared by Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) on May 29, 2020 at 11:47am PDT

15) Chika

16) Justine Skye

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Be safe out here everyone #blacklivesmatter #nojusticenopeace 🖤✊🏾🙏🏾

A post shared by @ justineskye on May 30, 2020 at 5:11pm PDT

17) Paris Jackson

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today started out so beautifully, seeing people come together with peace and harmony in their hearts. it broke my heart to see it all go up in flames. violence is not the answer. how do we expect to bring our world up to a happier and higher and healthier way of living if we’re stooping as low as those that committed the crimes we’re protesting ? peaceful protest only!!

A post shared by PK (@parisjackson) on May 30, 2020 at 4:41pm PDT

18) Nick Cannon

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#JusticeForFloyd

A post shared by NICK CANNON (@nickcannon) on May 29, 2020 at 5:11pm PDT

19) Shawn Mendes & 20) Camila Cabello

21) Emily Ratajkowski

22) Michael B. Jordan

23) Yungblud

24) Kehlani

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LIVE. NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE. LOS ANGELES MAY 30TH 2020. RESPECT EXISTENCE OR EXPECT RESISTANCE. #BLACKLIVESMATTER OUTSIDE INSIDE TODAY YESTERDAY TOMORROW AND FOREVER. POWER TO THE PEOPLE.

A post shared by Kehlani 🧿 (@kehlani) on May 30, 2020 at 5:38pm PDT

25) Fiona Apple

To find out more about the protests and ways in which you can help, visit: HERE.