The emotion is strong in the United States after the announcement this Friday, June 24 by the Supreme Court of a questioning of the right to abortion.
The celebrities present on Sunday evening at the BET Awards
(the Black Entertainment Television awards, which traditionally reward African-Americans and other minorities in the entertainment industry, editor
's note) strongly criticized this unprecedented decision which relaunches the battle which divides America between “
pro life
” and “
pro choice ”
".
Speaking to present an award, artist Janelle Monáe thus distinguished herself by addressing a message to the Supreme Court, middle finger raised, from the stage of the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles: "Fuck You, Supreme Court".
Which can be translated as “Fuck you, Supreme Court”.
If the swear word was beeped during the broadcast, the middle finger gesture was clearly visible to as many people as possible.
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Janelle Monáe continued her speech before presenting the singers nominated for the award for best female R&B/pop artist.
“I would like to pay special tribute to black women, black queer artists, non-binary black artists.
These artists make art on our own terms, carry our truths, and express themselves freely and unashamedly in a world that tries to control our bodies – my body – and our decisions – my decision.”
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A call to men
Jazmine Sullivan, who won the prize, also spoke on the subject: “As always, I do this for the women, for my sisters, in particular.
It's a tough time for us right now, and I want to speak directly to the men.
We need all of you.
We need you all to rise up – stand up for us, support us… If you have ever benefited from a woman making one of the most difficult decisions of her life, that of terminating a pregnancy, you you must be by our side.
It's not just a women's issue, it's everyone's issue, and we need your support now more than ever.
Alright guys?"
Launched in 2001 by the American channel Black Entertainment Television, the BET Awards mainly honor African Americans in the fields of entertainment.
The 2022 edition was broadcast live simultaneously on nine channels in the United States, as well as three in the United Kingdom and others in France or in countries in Africa.
"A sad day in America"
Taraji P. Henson, who hosted this ceremony for the second consecutive year, also took the opportunity to speak at the start of the show: “It's a sad day in America.
A gun that can take lives has more power than a woman, who can give life - if she chooses,” referring to another Supreme Court ruling striking down a handgun control law in New York. York.
The US Supreme Court on Friday reversed the 1973 "Roe vs. Wade" decision, which established a federal right to abortion.
With this cancellation, each American state will be able to establish its own laws relating to the legality of abortions.
23 states, mainly in the center and south of the country, are preparing to make abortion illegal.
