This weekend protests were held in several cities in the United States to demonstrate against the unjust death of the African American George Floyd .
While some protests took a violent turn with many looting and arrests, others remained peaceful, with several celebrities choosing to march on the streets in solidarity with the African-American community to demand justice for Floyd's death.
Although some other celebrities such as Demi Lovato , Anuel AA and more, did not join the street protests, they did demonstrate through social media and reacted to Floyd's death.
Celebrities like Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes took to the streets to demand justice for Floyd. The couple held signs with the caption "Black Lives Matter" while in the company of protesters in Miami.
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Singer Amara La Negra took to the streets of Miami to join the thousands of protesters across the country demanding justice and an end to systemic racism.
"I am Dominican and I am proud of it. My parents are Dominican. But first I AM BLACK, and I will always defend my people. I have always spoken about the discrimination I have suffered, we have suffered."
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Ariana Grande documented part of the protests through social networks. The "7 Rings" performer joined the march in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon, where she wore a face mask and a sign saying "Black Lives Matter."
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"Hours and miles of peaceful protests yesterday that had little or no coverage. Across Beverly Hills and West Hollywood we sang, people beeped and cheered. We were passionate, loud, we love. Cover this up too please. #BLACKLIVESMATTER, " wrote the 26-year-old artist on her Twitter account.
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At a different protest in Los Angeles, Halsey was marching in the front line. However, she recorded on social media how police officers were fighting the crowds.
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"We were shot with rubber bullets. We didn't break the line," wrote the singer. "The hands were up. Motionless, and they gassed and shot," denounced the celebrity who broadcast one of the protests on Instagram Live .
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Another celebrity who joined the protests was Emily Ratajkowski , who said the police were "militarized and that civilians had no weapons." He added, "These are not violent protests, but they become violent when a real army is deployed."
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Tinashe and actor Kendrick Sampson were also present in Los Angeles, with Sampson documenting his time on the march on Instagram Live .
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Michael Jordan also took to the streets of Los Angeles to march for justice and shared a powerful message on social media.
"I am deeply sad, truly hurt and honestly angry. I see and feel everyone's pain, courage and frustration. I am on the side of all those who demand an end to the deep-rooted racism and violence against people of color in our country. it was enough, "said the basketball legend.
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Kehlani also joined the protests in Los Angeles. "Without justice, there is no peace. Respect existence or expect resistance," he wrote.
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Outside of California, John Cusack shared a video of the Chicago police going to him while protesting on his bike.
“The cops didn't like me to film the burning car, so they came after me with batons, hitting my bike. Ahhm here's the audio. "The 53-year-old actor wrote.
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Meanwhile, Jamie Foxx and Nick Cannon were on the front lines in Minneapolis, and Ellen Page documented what was happening in Brooklyn.
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