Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle spoke out about the tragic death of George Floyd in a heartfelt video speech to this year’s graduating class at her former high school, Immaculate Heart — a private Catholic all-girls high school in Los Angeles.
“Because when the foundation is broken, so are we. You are going to lead with love, lead with compassion,” Meghan began in the near 6-minute video shared on June 3, 2020. “You are going to use your voice,” she said, noting that many of the students she was addressing were of or near the legal voting age, which is 18 in the United States.
“I know that you know that black lives matter. So I’m excited for what you are going to do in the world,” Meghan continued. “I’m exceptionally proud of you and I’m wishing you a huge congratulations on today, the start of all the impact you’re going to make in the world as the leaders that we all so deeply crave.”
Jennifer Aniston at 2020 SAG Awards
Jennifer Aniston urged her fans to vote in the 2020 presidential election and explained why she’s voting Biden/Harris. She also said that it’s ‘not funny’ to vote for Kanye West as a joke.
Hailey Bieber stars in Levi’s Vote 2020 campaign
Hailey Bieber in Levi’s 2020 Vote campaign, encouraging US voters to ‘get educated about their voting status, voting rights, and registration information’, ahead of the Presidential election on November 3. The US clothing brand has also created a series of slogan hoodies and T-shirts as part of the campaign.
‘Bachelor’ alum Amanda Stanton looks ravishing in red.
‘Bachelor’ alum Amanda Stanton wrote in a June 1 Instagram post to fans regarding the racial injustice protests that, ‘My heart is broken. do not stay silent even if it does not affect you personally. secondly, social media outrage is not enough. sign the petition, VOTE, encourage others and educate them on why voting is so important, educate yourself if you feel like you don’t understand the intensity of what’s been going on for far too long & most importantly, teach your kids to be advocates. I know I am.’
Terrence Floyd protesting
George Floyd’s brother Terrence Floyd (holding a megaphone) addressed protesters as they gathered in front of Cup Foods — the location where George Floyd was arrested before his death. Terrence spoke out for the first time on the seventh day of protests on June 1, 2020, over the police killing of his brother, which occurred on May 25, 2020. ‘Let’s stop thinking that our voice don’t matter and vote,” he said to the crowd. “And that’s how we’re going to hit them because it’s more — it’s a lot of us. It’s a lot of us. It’s a lot of us.
Barack Obama
Barack Obama addressed the nation about deep racial and socioeconomic inequalities via a virtual town hall video on June 3. He urged local leaders to take action immediately, and for the public to get out and vote. “This is not an either-or. This is a both and to bring about real change,” he said. “We both have to highlight a problem and make people in power uncomfortable, but we also have to translate that into practical solutions and laws that could be implemented and monitored and make sure we’re following up on.”
Cardi B
Cardi B is known for her immense political and historial knowledge, and her continued pleas to her millions of fans to get out and vote. “Hey guys this is why we NEED TO VOTE!” she captioned an Instagram post on June 3, that featured a photo of tweets by Donald Trump. “WE have the power to vote as well. Trump and the Republican Party have a lot of influencers. followers and supporters but so do WE! All the celebs and influencers we have the same following and THATS WHY WE ENCOURAGING YOU TO VOTE! This is something that WE CAN ALL WIN TOGETHER.YOU will be apart of change,” she concluded. Cardi’s worked with Senator Bernie Sanders on numerous occassions to send informative and crucial messages about the importance of voting.
Rihanna
Rihanna is fed up with those who don’t think voting is crucially essential. “VOTE. Ya ain’t got shit else to do man!” the singer captioned an Instagram post on June 3 that featured every state in which primary elections were being held. “Get yo a** off the couch and go vote!!! I don’t wanna hear another excuse!! Stop believing that your vote and voice don’t matter! This the illest way to protest…vote for the change you want!!!”
Lizzo
Since the death of George Floyd, Lizzo has taken to social media to share numerous messages encouraging her followers to get out and be part of the change — meaning, VOTE! She used the power of music to sing a song about heading to the polls.
Leslie Jones
‘We have a president that’s standing up there calling us thugs and sending out National Guard — he’s not listening to anything that anyone’s gonna say,’ Leslie Jones said during a virtual appearance on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ on June 3. ‘I think the only thing he’s gonna listen to is votes, and this is why I was telling everybody if you’re gonna change something, you have to fight the same fight that they’re fighting.’
Ice Cube
Ice Cube recently joined protests in Arizona following the death of George Floyd. He spoke out about voting on June 2 and encouraged fans to vote. ‘When I said, ‘Hold Your Vote Hostage’ I simple meant get something for it before you promise it to anyone. I DO VOTE and you should too,’ he wrote alongside a photo of calling attention to the primary elections on June 2.
Questlove
Although Questlove participated in Blackout Tuesday, he asked fans to excuse his violation of protocol since he shared a long passage about voting under his blank image on Instagram. ‘I don’t even have to remind you to stay safe on all levels… not to mention people we are STILL in a pandemic with a virus that did NOT go away. We still have to practice social distancing… Please take time to visit the platforms of the candidates running for o Congress/House (if you haven’t already) make sound, informed decisions. Go out there (be safe) and vote. Thank you,’ he wrote on June 2.
Fat Joe
Fat Joe shared a simple message on Instagram, June 2 — “Go vote.” The rapper shared a photo of which states were holding primary elections.
Megan Thee Stallion
“I love seeing everyone come together to make a difference!!! We have power in numbers we need to get unified and organized! GET UP AND GO VOTE,” Megan Thee Stallion captioned a photo informing fans of the states holding primary elections on June 2.
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson urged people to vote in the presidential primary election in a post on Instagram, June 2. She used the hashtag, #vote, as her caption.
Common
Common has been a loud voice in his advocation for the black community, and the same goes for his stance on voting. “To create change, we all must raise awareness, organize, vote, and continue to hold our elected officials accountable in office,” he shared on Instagram on June 3. “And don’t forget it’s the local leaders we elect who have the biggest impact on your daily life.”
LL Cool J
LL Cool J performed an emotional and powerful rap in support of Black Lives Matter, following the death of George Floyd at the hand of police officers in Minneapolis. ‘For 400 years, you had your knees on our necks,’ he began in reference to Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who held his knee down on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes before he died on May 25. Watch his full performance, here.
