Published 11:08 IST, June 4th 2020
John Boyega of 'Star Wars' strongly advocates at 'Black Lives Matter' protests in London
John Boyega of 'Star Wars' was a strong influencer and advocate during the Hyde Park protests in London for the Black Lives Matter movement. Read on.
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Actor John Boyega stood out for his emotional and inspirational influence during 'Black Lives Matter' protest in London. British city saw a massive response movement to a slew of ongoing protests in United States over tragic death of George Floyd. John Boyega was one of many people who came to toger to stand in solidarity with George Floyd, who h died in custody after falling victim to police brutality.
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Star Wars actor John Boyega an inspiration to many during Black Lives Matter protest
John Boyega of Star Wars fame showed a series of strong emotions against discrimination while reiterating words of inspiration for everyone who got toger to peacefully protest at Hyde Park. group of demonstrators marched towards Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s residence, which is situated on Downing Street. Even traffic on-route went on a standstill but honked in support of demonstrators.
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While speaking to crowd, John Boyega said that he does t care about his career anymore as he will t hold back and speak from heart. He said that this moment is a "physical representation of our mentality, of our shared idea that Black Lives Matter". He was embraced several times during protest for his emotional words. He also said that people of African origin have ‘right to live a healthy and balanced life’ and urged everyone to come toger to prove this point.
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Hyde Park protests is a second of its kind as previous group held a peaceful demonstration on Sunday in Trafalgar Square. Over hundreds of people came toger to express ir solidarity with Geroge Floyd.
Floyd’s death has enrd people across world and many have turned to streets to protest while some have even clashed with authorities. People from all over US have participated in movement.
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John Boyega expressed his condolences with people who was a victim of racism and passed away. He mentioned how immensely achieving y would have been if y were let to live a life like everyone. John Boeyga said, “A black person needs to recall about every incident when you are me to think that you are black. It is very hurtful. I want everyone to kw that it is hurtful to remind every day that your race is looked upon as thing.”
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11:08 IST, June 4th 2020