Protests

How Jennifer Lopez Got Her Kids Involved in Black Lives Matter

The "Let's Get Loud" singer & Alex Rodriguez protest George Floyd's death by police brutality with her 12-year-old twins Max & Emme. Watch!

June 8, 2020

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Porsha Williams Calls on White Allies to "Be Specific For Real Change" in WWHL Sneak Peek

Williams, along with comedian and activist W. Kamau Bell, will join host Andy Cohen for a special two-part episode that focuses on the Black Lives Matter movement.

June 8, 2020

Niecy Nash Says Police "Pulled a Taser" on Her Son for a "Rolling Stop"

Niecy Nash told The Hollywood Reporter that her son Dominic Nash recently experienced police brutality, sharing that officers "pulled a taser on him for a rolling stop."

June 8, 2020

Ava DuVernay Shares Her Heartbreaking Reaction to George Floyd's Death

Director Ava DuVernay is opening up about the death of George Floyd and "police invisibility" in a conversation with Ellen DeGeneres. Watch the interview.

June 8, 2020

How Stephen "tWitch" Boss and Allison Holker's TikTok Led Them to Have "Deeper Conversations" About Race

Stephen "tWitch" Boss says he is having "deeper conversations of race" with his wife Allison Holker and with his in-laws.

June 8, 2020

Terry Crews Responds to Backlash From His Controversial "Black Supremacy" Tweet

Terry Crews took to Twitter to address the backlash he had received for his "black supremacy" tweet, assuring followers that it was made with "hopes to see a better future for Black people."

June 8, 2020

Tyler Cameron Slams "All Lives Matter" Comment as He Speaks Out About Racism

Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron called out a comment on his Instagram that stated “All Lives Matter.” Read his response.

June 8, 2020

Jeff Bezos Says He’s "Happy to Lose" Amazon Customers Who Don’t Support Black Lives Matter Movement

Jeff Bezos said he's been receiving backlash from Amazon shoppers after advocating for the Black Lives Matter movement, telling opposers that he's "happy to lose" those who don't support the cause.

June 8, 2020

Drew Brees' Wife Says "We Are the Problem" After Kneeling During National Anthem Comments

Drew Brees' wife, Brittany Brees, took to Instagram to issue an apology after the New Orleans Saints player came under fire for his comments about kneeling during the national anthem.

June 8, 2020

Jennifer Lopez Says Her Son Encouraged Her to Speak Out About George Floyd's Death

Jennifer Lopez shared the conversation she had with her son Max about showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

June 8, 2020

Pregnant Sophie Turner Sends Powerful Message About Systemic Racism

Taking to Instagram, Sophie Turner delivered a powerful message about systemic racism after a fan questioned the need for Black Lives Matter protests.

June 8, 2020

Nick Cannon Says His Kids "Fear Police" and It's "Hurtful" to Discuss With Them

In a new interview, Nick Cannon discussed the Black Lives Matter movement, institutional racism and said that his kids "fear police."

June 7, 2020

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Candidly Discuss Inequality, His Reddit Resignation and More

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian took to Instagram Live to discuss Alexis’ Reddit resignation, the inequality Serena has faced and more.

June 7, 2020

Michael B. Jordan Calls On Hollywood To ''Invest in Black Staff'' During L.A. Protest

Michael B. Jordan called for Hollywood to "invest in Black staff" during a protest in Los Angeles, Calif. earlier today.

June 7, 2020

Justice Smith Comes Out As Queer & Champions LGBTQ+ BLM Movement

"The Get Down" star comes out as queer in a powerful post and explains why he feels it's imperative that the Black Lives Matter movement is inclusive to all. Watch

June 7, 2020

Couple Celebrates Wedding At Protest After Coronavirus Cancels Original Plan

When Kerry and Michael Gordon's New Jersey wedding was postponed, they opted for a mini-ceremony near Logan Square in Philadelphia, before they marched in solidarity among thousands of protesters.

June 6, 2020

George Floyd’s Life Celebrated at Public Memorial Service in North Carolina

Mourners of George Floyd gathered outside a public memorial service near his birthplace of Fayetteville, North Carolina.

June 6, 2020

The Get Down's Justice Smith Comes Out as Queer, Champions LGBTQ+ Black Lives Matter Movement

The Get Down star Justice Smith came out as queer and shared that he's dating actor Nicolas Ashe in an Instagram post supporting the LGBTQ+ community and Black Lives Matter movement.

June 6, 2020

7-Year-Old Gives Moving Speech During Peaceful Protest in New York

A first grader's moving speech at a protest in Merrick has gone viral for its simple words of hopefulness.

June 6, 2020

Sesame Street and CNN's Town Hall Deliver Powerful Message About Racism

Sesame Street's Elmo and his dad discussed racism and shared a powerful message with viewers tuning into the CNN Town Hall.

June 6, 2020

The Bachelor's Bekah Martinez and Garrett Yrigoyen Argue Over Police Support Amid Protests

Bachelor Nation's Bekah Martinez and Garrett Yrigoyen get in heated conversation after Becca Kufrin's fiancée expresses support for the "Thin Blue Line"

June 6, 2020

NFL and Roger Goodell Admits Wrongdoing in ''Not Listening'' to Players About Racism

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday that the league now encourages its players to "speak out and peacefully protest" as the Black Lives Matter movement experiences a global resurgence.

June 5, 2020

Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock Feels Like She's the "Least Favored" Member Because of Her Race

Little Mix member Leigh-Anne Pinnock reads a letter to her fans about her experience in the music industry. Find out why she felt like the “least favored” in the group.

June 5, 2020