Zendaya on carrying 'heavy responsibilitiy' of being black: 'It feels like an obligation'

In a recent virtual roundtable interaction with fellow female actors from industry, Zendaya spoke about being a ‘black’ woman in Hollywood and revealed that she feels a "heavy responsibility on her shoulders" to be a positive role model or something to be "appreciative of”. Speaking about change after Black Lives Matter protests, actor ded that it feels an obligation to make sure that she puts out right things for  people protesting on ground. In interview, Zendaya also spoke about pressure to avoid mistakes has w become a "constant thing."

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actor explained that being a young Disney actor is one level, being a young Black woman is one level, and n being very hard on herself is ar level. ding to same, actor remarked that it is a personal fear, which can make one fearful of things. actor shared that desire to be self-aware and contribute to movement has encourd her to push for roles that aren't written for actors of a specific race. Speaking about immense success of Euphoria, Zendaya remarked that she is very grateful and wishes to make a where she can create things.

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All About Zendaya's Euphoria:

Euphoria is an American aptation of Israeli show of same name, which follows troubled life of 17-year-old Rue, who is a drug dict fresh from rehab with plans to stay clean. Starring Zendaya, Maude Apatow and Angus Cloud in leing roles, Euphoria tackles teen landscape of substance-enhanced parties and anxiety-ridden life. show streams in India on Disney Hotstar Plus.

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Black Lives Matter protests in US

Mass protests have broken out in several locations across United States as thousands of peoples vocalised ir pain in light of George Floyd's tragic death in Minneapolis. Considering escalated situation, US President Donald Trump, in May, h threatened to deploy military troops in towns and cities where local officials have failed to stop violence, looting and vandalism that have accompanied protests. If reports are to be believed, hundreds of protesters were pushed back by security force personnel after y threw ropes around statue of Andrew Jackson, divisive seventh US president, in Lafayette Square.

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