Published 21:32 IST, June 8th 2020

Jamie Foxx joins 'Black Lives Matter' protest, shares heartfelt message on social media

Jamie Foxx was seen marching through Hollywood as part of 'Black Lives Matter protest'. He also shared a heartfelt message on his social media. Take a look

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death of George Floyd has started a nationwide protest in United States of America. Many Hollywood actors have taken part in protest. Stars like David Schwimmer, Selena Gomez, Sop Dogg, Keanu Reeves, Halsey, Cole Sprouse among many ors are condemning death of George Floyd.

Recently, Just Mercy star Jamie Foxx also joined protesters at SF city hall and protesters in Hollywood. He was seen speaking at event and several pics of him have surfaced on internet. Take a look at Jamie Foxx at protests here.        

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Jamie Foxx joins Black Lives Matter protest

On Sunday, June 7, Jamie Foxx joined protesters at San Francisco. He kept general recommendation that has been put in place by government and was seen wearing a mask. He was also seen in a full black outfit while he was protesting so he does t stand out to authorities. He also was seen sporting a sunglasses and black baseball cap. He also gave a speech at city hall. Take a look at a few tweets where he is seen talking to public and marching with protestors.

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Jamie Foxx also took to his Instagram and shared several pics from his time at protest. In post, he shared pictures of kids who were at protest he also shared pics of himself while he was at protest.

In caption of post, Jamie wrote "Passing it along. Having my kids with me at protest was bittersweet. Having m watch world come toger was beautiful… But having to explain to m why we were all re was heartbreaking... let’s change world so y don’t have to live in it way we have been... #justiceforgeorgefloyd #blacklivesmatter #swipeleft". Take a look at his post here. 

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Black Lives Matter protest was started after tragic death of a George Floyd. It happened on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, when George Floyd died in police custody. Four Minneapolis police officers were fired after death of Floyd. Foot of George being pinned down by officers had gone viral on internet.

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In video, a police officer is seen sticking his knee firmly on Floyd's back and neck next to Minneapolis patrol car. In eight-minute clip, Floyd was seen groaning in pain as he kept pleading, "I cant brea". Floyd's death is currently being investigated by FBI. 

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21:32 IST, June 8th 2020