Dominic Fike Pens Powerful Essay Calling for Police Defunding: 'The Real Curse Is the System We Live In'

The singer had a very special and important message and to deliver it, she needed a ‘face-to-face’ discussion with everyone. As a result, while on Good Morning America to talk about the BLM protests and the murders of Breonna Taylor and Elijah McClain, Sia chose to remove her well known wig.

Dominic Fike has released his brand new single ‘Chicken Tenders’ — you can watch its surreal accompanying video below.The track is the first to be taken from Fike’s forthcoming debut album, which is set for release on Columbia Records later this year.

Kendrick Sampson is using his voice to fight the injustices in Hollywood.

Dominic Fike has released a new video interview titled IN-FOCUS, directed by Brockhampton founding member Kevin Abstract.The conversational video sees Fike casually sitting by a pool, answering questions about his upcoming debut album and experiences with anxiety.

Porsha Williams has completely grown since her days of being misinformed about the Underground Railroad. The Real Housewives of Atlanta fan favorite has penned a powerful essay about why every American should celebrate Juneteenth.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterVeteran R&B singer Usher has penned a powerful essay stating reasons why Juneteenth should be considered a national holiday. An excerpt is posted below; you can read it in full at the Washington Post.“The liberation Juneteenth commemorates is cause for celebration, but it also reminds us how equality can be delayed.

Usher has written a powerful new essay calling for change on Juneteenth – the annual commemoration day to mark the emancipation of slavery in the US.Writing in the Washington Post to coincide with the day, Usher has called for politicians to recognise the day as a national holiday and for citizens to support black-owned business today and in the future.Under the headline ‘Why it’s so important that Juneteenth become a national holiday,’ Usher said the day should unite the US.

Recognize June 19 as a national holiday. Support black-owned businesses today and always. And brush up on your history.

Recognize June 19 as a national holiday. Support black-owned businesses today and always. And brush up on your history.

volunteers to help provide kids with a summer of fun.The Children and Young People Strategic Forum believes furloughed staff should be enlisted to help provide out of school activities.In an article, Forum Chair Jackie Brock wrote: “We have the people and places in Scotland to make blended learning a reality now – not a slogan for term-time only.”Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local

Lonnie Chavis sounds wise beyond his years in an essay about what it means to be a “12-year-old Black boy” in America. This is because the This Is Us star, who plays the younger version of Randall Pearson on the ABC drama, has been subject to fear that no child should ever face. From encounters with cops to experiences in Hollywood, Lonnie shared his stories in a moving essay published by People on June 17 amid the Black Lives Matter movement.

Damian Lillard, the 5-time NBA All-Star who retires his government name when he spits bars under the moniker Dame D.O.L.L.A., spoke openly about the unlawful murders of George Floyd and 99 other Black people due to police brutality in his new track "Blacklist."

Dominic Fike has been poised for his debut breakout moment for the past few years now, scoring a No. 1 on the Alternative Songs chart in 2018 ("3 Nights") and palling around with Brockhampton.

Dominic Fike has penned an essay detailing the negative experiences he and his family have had at the hands of the police, while also arguing for their defunding.Fike, who is of Filipino and African-American descent, said on Instagram that he has delayed the release of the first song from his forthcoming debut album in the wake of worldwide protests for racial equality.

NFL players are asking, “What if I were George Floyd?”

Kelly Clarkson is calling for civility.

Kelly Clarkson wants to see more peace in the streets.

Veteran British artist manager and label executive Keith Harris has posted a striking open letter to the music industry’s hierarchy, calling for enduring change.Harris, who has worked on both sides of the Atlantic, entered the industry in 1974, first with Transatlantic Records and later with EMI and Motown, among other labels.Through his career, he worked with the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, and many more, and to this day continues to represent Stevie Wonder.A tireless