Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and others express solidarity after death of George Floyd

Expressing solidarity with thousands of Americans protesting against George Floyd’s death and taking a firm stand against racism, popular OTT sites have expressed ir support for Black Lives Matter Movement. On Saturday, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO, Starz and many ors took to ir social media accounts to post similar statements regarding same. Take a look below. 

Netflix took to Twitter to write a te saying, “To be silent is to be complicit. Black lives matter. We have a platform, and we have a duty to our Black members, employees, creators and talent to speak up.” And YouTube also took to ir Twitter handle to write saying that y stand in solidarity against violence and racism. y also added saying that when members of a community are hurt, n everybody is hurt. YouTube also pledged $1M in support of efforts to address social injustice. Check out tweets below.

Apart from m, a number of or entertainment sites have also expressed solidarity and support through ir social media handle. Amazon wrote saying, “Toger we stand with Black community — colleagues, artists, writers, storytellers, producers, our viewers — and all allies in fight against racism and injustice.” Hulu, Starz, HBO, HBO Max, TBS, TNT and many more have supported #BlackLivesMatter movement and shared ir statements of support. Take a look below.

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George Floyd's death

shocking death of George Floyd t only angered millions around world but also sparked a fresh wave of protests in numerous US states. George Floyd was arrested by police officer Derek Chauvin and was handcuffed and begged for oxygen. But in a video showing entire incident, duty officer can be seen kneeling on Floyd 's neck leading to his death.

Conflicts and violence continue to escalate in region demanding justice for Georgy Floyd and his family with constant protests. Meanwhile, John Harrington, Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MDPS) Commissioner, anunced that criminal division has w taken Chauvin, who was dismissed from his employment, into custody and a jury for case will begin soon.

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