Food Brands Step Up to Change Their Racially Insensitive Names: Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben’s and More

The Black Lives Matter movement took center stage at the2020 BET Awards. The Sunday night awards ceremony, hosted by comedian and actress Amanda Seales, saw a number of impactful musical performances and moving acceptance speeches from the evening's winners.

Elton John and husband, David Furnish, opened up about the current Black Lives Matter protests and what it will take for real, long-lasting positive change to take place when it comes to racial inequality in America. Here’s what the star had to say! In the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing by a police officer in broad daylight, many were shocked and outraged and even a lot of people who had not realized things were so bad, finally learned how bad systemic racism really is.

Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish discussed police brutality, equality, COVID-19, and a number of other important world issues with Katie Couric, as part of TIME 100 Talks on June 25. The interview addressed systemic racism and how the couple, who are founders of Elton John Aids Foundation, is getting involved with much-needed change.

Steve Harvey welcomed activist Kimberly Jones to his Facebook Watch talk show for a special Juneteenth edition, and the comedian/TV host had a lot to say about systemic racism in America and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefVeteran South African filmmaker Anant Singh has penned an open letter comparing the problems of racism within his own country with the killings of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks at the hands of police in the U.S.The letter, which he calls “All Lives Matter, Especially Black Lives,” is published on the 44th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, in which 69 people were killed by South African police.

Jacob Feldman “Are we ever going to see the end of these senseless deaths?“ ESPN host and reporter Maria Taylor asked herself that question after watching a police officer kill George Floyd. She felt wounded earlier this year by the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in her home state of Georgia, and Floyd’s death left her close to hopeless.Still, she was hesitant to appear on “First Take” on Friday, when the show would be discussing protests.

George Floyd’s death, several food brands have committed to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and other related causes in a variety of ways.One of the first companies to pledge its support of Black Lives Matter was Chrissy Teigen‘s Cravings brand.

Years later, Faith Stowers is finally getting the proper attention she should have gotten due to the #amplifyblackvoices movement in conjunction with the Black Lives Matter movement that has resurfaced yet again after the murder of George Floyd. Faith spoke on the unfair treatment she received both on and off Vanderpump Rules and now Stassi Schroeder is paying for her crimes.

Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen, and more stars spoke out about the U.S. protests that have been taking place in cities across the country to fight for social injustice and justice for George Floyd‘s tragic death, and generously offered to help with money for those who were arrested and hurt — including Kanye West who set up a college savings fund for George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter Gianna.

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Steve McQueen is providing an update on his Small Axe series.

Steve McQueen is dedicating his newest films to George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Cannes may not be taking place this year, but the festival did announce their lineup of official selections on Wednesday. It includes two films from director Steve McQueen, who says he is dedicating them to the memory of George Floyd.

“12 Years A Slave” director Steve McQueen has dedicated his two movies announced today as part of the Cannes Film Festival lineup to George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Ben Affleck and his quarantine partner Ana de Armas stepped out of their house to protest against the killing of George Floyd. The Two-time Oscar-winner and his girlfriend participated in a Black Lives Matter protest in Venice Beach.