Celebrities Come Together To Fight Racism

The primary elections were held yesterday in eight states and the District of Columbia. Thus, some stars were keen to urge everyone from these states to vote and make the change they want to see in their lives, insisting on benefiting from their right to vote.

Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland, Rhode Island, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico, and South Dakota, in addition to Washington DC, casted their votes at the primary elections in the United States, where COVID-19 epidemic is still spreading and after George Floyd’s murder that sparked a series of protests in the states to fight the system’s racism.

 

What did celebrities say to urge citizens to vote and what was their reaction to George Floyd’s murder?

 

 

Jennifer Lopez

 

The 50-year old star went on Instagram to say “Your vote MATTERS. Be the change.” As she shared a picture that says: “It’s your turn for Primary voting today… Your votes are needed Today! Let’s remain diligent & aware of the bigger picture that requires your action.”

Jlo shared earlier a video for Martin Luther King, and commented on Floyd’s case saying: “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.”

 

 

Hailey Bieber

 

The American model also encouraged her followers to vote now and urged those who vote for the first time to do it: “If you live in any of these states, PLEASE go and VOTE. It is SO important!!”
 

 

She also reacted to Georges Floyd’s case by sharing a painted picture of him and said: “It’s heartbreaking that we’re honoring yet another life that was lost due to the violence and racism our country displays far too often. To say that racism is alive today would be a gross understatement, and to say that white privilege doesn’t exist is ignorance at its finest.”

 

 

Cardi B

 

As for the American rappaer, she showed a series of Trump’s tweets, and commented: “This is why we NEED TO VOTE ! Trump is encouraging his supporters to vote and THEY WILL ! They follow everything and do everything he tells them to do .WE have the power to vote as well.”

“Trump and the Republican Party have a lot of influencers, followers and supporters but so do WE! All the celebs and influencers we have the same following and THATS WHY WE ENCOURAGING YOU TO VOTE! This is something that WE CAN ALL WIN TOGETHER.YOU will be a part of change,” she added.

 

 

Lady Gaga

 

The Chromatica star insisted that it’s time for a change! She expressed her outrage by Georges Floyd’s death in an Instagram post and said:” Right now is a critical time for the black community to be supported by all other communities so we can stop something that is intrinsically wrong… We have known for a long time that President Trump has failed. He holds the most powerful office in the world, yet offers nothing but ignorance and prejudice… He is fueling a system that is already rooted in racism… it’s time for a change.”

 

 

Ariana Grande

 

The 7 Ring songstress also called people to go vote and shared her message on Instagram: “A lot of things feel scary, dangerous and uncertain right now... but there are things within our control: voting, contacting lawmakers, and taking the census. the most important thing you can do right now to take the power back is become a voter and know when your next election is… We’re voting for more than the president. Use your vote…”

 

 

Kim Kardashian

 

The reality star expressed her disgust from racist activities and shared her thought on social media, saying: “I am angry… I am infuriated and I am disgusted. I am exhausted by the heartbreak I feel seeing mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and children suffering because their loved one was murdered or locked away unjustly for being black.”

“…I know I can use my voice to help amplify those voices that have been muffled for too long.”