Emma Watson speaks about 'white supremacy' after backlash over Blackout Tuesday posts

tragic death of an African American man named George Floyd brought back world's attention on issue of racism. A lot of celebrities have come forth and supported Black Lives Matter protests. Emma Watson also showed her support by joining Blackout Tuesday movement on social media. After her posts supporting Blackout Tuesday movement, Emma Watson faced a backlash from netizens. actor recently opened up about same with three more posts on social media.

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Emma Watson responds to backlash

Emma Watson joined Blackout Tuesday movement on social media by posting three black squares from her account. However, she gave it her own twist as black squares were framed by white borders. Each of posts was captioned with hashtags, “#blackouttuesday, #showmustbepaused, #amplifymelanatedvoices and #amplifyblackvoices”. However, netizens did t like her twist and voiced ir backlash in comments and all over social media. She was slammed for prioritizing her Instagram aestic over speaking about protests and she was also accused of performative activism. After this, actor has w posted a response to this criticism.

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In three posts shared by actor, she has talked about white privileges and systematic racism in society. In one of posts, she explained, “I was holding off posting until #blackouttuesday ended in U.K.,”. post featured an artwork by Dr Fahamu Pecou called “White Lies, Subtleties, Micro-Aggressions, and Or Choking Hazards,” In ar post shared by actor, she has talked about white supremacy, hierarchy and dominance. Emma Watson also said that she is still learning about many ways she unconsciously supports and upholds system that is structurally racist.

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Hollywood actors and Blackout Tuesday movement

Several Hollywood actors such as John Boyega, Henry Cavill, Emilia Clarke, Hugh Jackson, Samuel L. Jackon, Cole Sprouse, Keanu Reeves, Halsey, etc. participated in Blackout Tuesday movement. unfortunate death of George Floyd has sparked off a worldwide movement for Black Lives Matter. George Floyd’s brutal death happened when a police officer was seen kneeling and putting all his body weight on George Floyd’s neck. Reports say that police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck until he passed away was fired and arrested.