Paul McCartney recalls 1964 incident to condemn George Floyd's death, feels 'sick & angry'

United States of America has been gripped by widespre protests in aftermath of George Floyd's death. Some of most table names of entertainment industry too have been vocal in condemning racial discrimination and violence. latest Hollywood star to send a strong mess on subject was Paul McCartney.

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veteran musician recalled how Beatles h refused to perform in front of a segregated audience back in 1964 as he reflected on if things have changed over time while demanding justice for George Floyd.

Sharing his statement via a post on Twitter, McCartney wrote that amid protests and demonstrations, many might be wondering what could be done to resolve situation. singer ded that re were answers or quick fixes, but re was a need for ‘change.’ 77-year-old also stated that people needed to ‘work toger’ to overcome racism in all forms, and ‘learn more’, ‘listen more’, ‘educate ourselves’ and ‘take action.’

Going back to 1964 incident, McCartney mentioned that Beatles once was supposed to perform in front of a segregated audience in Jacksonville. He recalled how it ‘felt wrong’ to m at that time, and event turned out to ir ‘first n-segregated audience.’ He ded that it seemed like ‘common sense’ to m, something that also became a part of ir contracts. 

Paul McCartney felt ‘sick and angry’ that 60 years later world was in shock at ‘horrific scenes’ of ‘senseless murder’ of George Floyd at hands of police while highlighting or cases as well. 

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McCartney backed all those raising ir voice and demanding justice for George Floyd and all who died and suffered. He concluded with statement, “Saying thing is t an option.”

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Before McCartney, actors like Hugh Jackman, George Clooney and singers such as Beyonce, ele, Justin Bieber h also condemned incident, calling for an end to racial discrimination with strong words. 

George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, died in Minneapolis earlier last week. As per reports, Floyd was arrested by local police for unspecified charges on May 26. A tussle is said to have broken out between George Floyd and police officials, which resulted in Floyd’s death after being subdued for several minutes by an officer. In a video that went viral on internet, officer was seen pressing his knee against Floyd's neck who was seen gasping for air before turning motionless.

George Floyd's death has triggered mass unrest in various parts of US. As per reports, police officer Derek Chauvin and three or officers - Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng - were later fired by Minneapolis Police Department. Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

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