An immense number of users, including celebrities, raised their voices against police violence and racism.
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Social networks also responded to the death African American George Floyd, arrested on May 25 on suspicions of “ongoing fraud”.
A large number of users, including celebrities, raised their voices against police violence and racism, joining an action called ‘blackout tuesday ‘, which could be translated as ‘blackout Tuesday’.
Many Internet users suspended their daily activities on the Internet and published only one completely black image to accompany messages in honor of the victim.
The recognized athletes did not remain on the sidelines either. Former basketball player Michael Jordan wrote on his Instagram account: “I am deeply sad […]. I see and feel everyone’s pain, outrage, and frustration. “We’ve had enough“he added.
For his part, Colin Kaepernick, a professional football player, stated that “rebellion is the only logical reaction“,” when civility leads to death “.
Meanwhile, the young tennis player Coco Gauff shared a video with photos of victims of racist crimes, which ends with a question: “Will I be next?“
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