CELEBRITY VOICES AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY

Police Shootings In America

Police Shootings In America

Racism has risen again and intolerance of people is clear from the recent events of the police brutality which occurred in the recent times. It seems as if history is undoing itself and all that the late Martin Luther King had done seems have undone by these recent incidents particularly against the African American community. When America is being run by an elected African American president, prejudice and racist acts have incurred in and around the States without having any justifiable ground. Now when celebs are opining their views nationally, they are facing the flak of the existing biasness out there, thus absolving all beliefs that tolerance and anti-racist movements are actually being effected.
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The recent event of Quarterback Colin Kaepernick protesting the acts of racism and police brutality by not standing up during the national anthem spurned many who have lashed back and have said that such is not only disrespectful but also ungrateful, in view of his multi-million dollar contract. Kaepernick has retorted back in respect of such comments as the money which is given to him for his playing does not magically remove the racial incrimination which is prevalent in all spheres of life. Studies have actually shown that the white American counterpart earns more than its African American counterpart. So money is a mere factor in the actual workings of the backlash which many athletes, artistes and many others have faced. Oscar winning actress Halle Berry, who is also one of the only black actresses to have received an Oscar has voiced her concern over the future of her child who is of different skin. The question remains is that will there be divide between people based on their skin and for how long shall this intolerance remain. Martin Luther King fought hard the civil rights of all mankind.

To stop the long hatred against color; yet like a unattached string the yarn of all that has been done till date seems to be unthreaded by such acts of police brutality against civilians who have the right of protest. Things have become blurred lines as the peaceful protest got out of hand and causing causalities on both sides. Yet the distinct feel of partiality and bias runs deep in the recent events. LeBron James stood for Kaepernick’s belief. LeBron stated that, he respected the quarterback’s decision to a silent and peaceful of showing protest against the heinous acts of recent days. It is about voicing one’s opinion and for that one can do so in any manner they desire as long as it is peaceful. LeBron goes to state that “He did it in the most peaceful manner I’ve ever seen someone stand up and do something. So I can respect that.” The question is not about disrespecting the national anthem, it is rather to bring peace amongst the people in need and seek justice for those who have been gunned innocently. Instead LeBron and other athletes including Kaepernick showed solidarity by wearing “I can’t breathe!” T-shirts.

Stars across America have voiced out their opinions and many have been quite vocal on the social sites and these also include many “white skinned counterparts”. 

Sarah Michelle Gellar tweeted in her post against racism “Because some days, especially recent days, are not filled with glitter and rainbows and emojis. Here’s to loving each other’s insides, no matter what color may be on the outside.”

Lady Gaga rightfully tweeted “Stick together during this divided time. Be kind and compassionate to one another. Speak positively and envision a peaceful future”.

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Rapper Macklemore called out to the white people of the country and stated that;  “ I can’t help but think…IF I was put in the exact same situation that Alton was in (the black civilian gunned by police), I’d be alive today.. because of the color of my skin.” Thus he clearly envisioned the present racial situation prevalent in the States.

Andy Cohen perfectly frames the essence of the brutality and refers to Martin Luther King’s speech where he writes “.  Violence never brings permanent peace. It solves no social problem: it merely creates new and more complicated ones. Violence is impractical because it is a descending spiral ending in destruction for all. It is immoral because it seeks to humiliate the opponent rather that win his understanding: it seeks to annihilate rather than convert. Violence is immoral because it thrives on hatred rather than love. It destroys community and makes brotherhood impossible. It leaves society in monologue rather than dialogue. It creates bitterness in the survivors and brutality in the destroyers.”

Beyonce has been quite vocal in her opinion against police brutality and is evident from the graffiti which appears in her “Formation” video: “STOP SHOOTING US”. She even wrote about the killings that were going on and were all unreported  or were given so called justifications and not investigated into.

John Legend has aptly tweeted “So many people work so hard to find a reason why executing a human being during a routine traffic stop is ok. IT’S NOT OK.”

At the end of the day it remains a stark reality that a life based on whatever reason was taken. Whether the same was justified or not is not depending on what majority opine but what the actual truth is? Was the killing justified? And if not then why are there no investigation on the murderers who are parading around in the name of giving justice. Racism applies to no one. Justice is for all: All skins and all colors. All are the same in the name of the Holy Lord. Then why continue with such bias on the ground of color. Celebrities are merely voicing out for justice: Justice for a safer world and justice for a safer society. If mankind goes against mankind on the basis of color, then who knows, when we will descend into mass destruction and the end of mankind as we know it. Raise a voice against racism. Let it end now.

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