Lively emotion on the other side of the Atlantic. After several days of tension, international star Beyonce demands "justice" for George Floyd, an African-American who died in Minneapolis when he was arrested by the police. The star calls in particular to participate in a petition having already collected more than 7 million signatures this Saturday evening. A message heard in France when the affair became extremely political in the United States.
"We can no longer look elsewhere"
"We need to see justice done for George Floyd," said the singer in this 50-second video posted on the night of Friday to Saturday on Instagram, where she has 147 million subscribers.
"We all witnessed his murder in broad daylight. We are broken and disgusted, ”she says against the backdrop of piano notes. “I don't only speak to people of color. Whether you are white, black, mixed race or anything else, I am sure you feel desperate for the racism that exists in America today. "
"We can no longer look elsewhere," adds the 38-year-old celebrity, herself African-American. “George is our family […] because he is American. Too many times we have seen these violent murders, and no consequences. ” And the star added: "Yes, someone has been charged, but justice is far from being done. "
Record number of petition signatures
A link added to his Instagram profile links to his official website, which displays a photo of George Floyd overlooked by the hashtag #Wecantbreathe (We can't breathe anymore), in reference to the last words of George Floyd, begging the white policeman who maintained his knee on his blow to loosen his grip.
The petition launched on the Change.org site to demand justice, and in which Beyonce invites internet users to participate, has already collected more than 7 million signatures, making it the petition with the most support in the history of the site, said the latter. She was also relayed by stars Ariana Grande and Cardi B.
Other American celebrities have risen to denounce the death of George Floyd. "In recent days, the extent of the despair, anger and sadness that I have felt overwhelmed me," said singer Rihanna in a message posted under a photo of George Floyd on her Instagram account. "Derek Chauvin haunts me! ", She adds about the police officer charged with manslaughter, denouncing" murders and lynchings, day after day ".
Kylian Mbappé calls for justice
"I'm tired of seeing black men die," said black American rapper Killer Mike in Atlanta on Friday evening, stifling tears as he spoke. "We want to see the system that implements systemic racism reduced to ashes," he pleaded, while calling on protesters across the United States to calm down.
Outraged by the publication of the American president, the singer Taylor Swift promised Friday to Donald Trump that he would be beaten during the next presidential election and called to vote against him. "After having fueled the fire of white supremacy and racism since the beginning of your mandate, you have the nerve to play on moral authority before threatening (the use) of violence," wrote the artist. 30 years on his Twitter account.
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In France, footballer Kylian Mbappé also spoke about the death of George Floyd. The French star posted a tweet incorporating the hashtag #JusticeForGeorge (justice for George). A message that has been liked more than 200,000 times. The French striker also relayed a video from his equipment supplier Nike, entitled “for once, don't do it” (for once, don't do it). "Don't pretend there is no problem in the United States. Don't turn your back on racism, ”one can read.
🗣✊🏽 #JusticeForGeorge
- Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) May 30, 2020
