This week, several celebrities used their platforms to speak out against the death of George Floyd.
List of artists who used their platform during #BlackLivesMatter (A thread): Taylor Swift Lady Gaga Beyoncé Katy Perry Rihanna Mariah Carey Miley Cyrus Madonna Billie Eilish Camila Cabello Ariana Grande Cardi B Selena Gomez Halsey Madison Beer Tinashe Dua Lipa Melanie Martinez
Ariana Grande immediately advocated for #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd on Twitter, urging her 74 million followers to "put pressure on DA Mike Freeman" to arrest the involved officers.
#justiceforGeorgeFloyd text FLOYD to 55156 @colorofchange to put pressure on DA Mike Freeman to charge and arrest these officers call 612-348-5550 and please sign the @change petition https://t.co/glMKn5IlPU
She also reminded her followers on Twitter and Instagram that there are primaries coming up — which can be instrumental to solving these important systemic issues:
is. nine states have a primary on tuesday. the items on these ballots impact our day to day lives. we’re voting for more than the president. use ur voice and check out @headcountorg for resources.
Well, on Saturday, Ariana also attended protests in person to show support.
More photos of Ariana at the LA protest for the #BlackLivesMatter movement yesterday
Ariana held a "Black Lives Matter" sign as she marched in the streets of Los Angeles.
Another photo of Ariana at the #BlackLivesMatter protest in Los Angeles
One fan filmed her marching, posting on Instagram, "Ariana Grande is right in front of me."
Video: @ArianaGrande marching at the #BlackLivesMatter protest in Los Angeles
Ariana took to her Instagram story to share her POV as she marched in LA.
She also stopped to take a selfie with a fan.
NEW PHOTO:Ariana with a fan today while marching. #BlackLivesMatter
This isn't the first time Ariana has joined a protest. In 2017 she attended the Women's March with her mom, grandmother, and team.
And she hosted the March for Our Lives demonstration in 2018 with a benefit concert.
Thank you, Ariana, for using your voice, platform, and influence.
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