Actor John Boyega lead a crowd by giving an emotional speech during a large London protest which was organised in response to George Floyd’s tragic death. Puza Snigdha reports.
The rally was the part of a day of action against discrimination following widespread protests in the US and across the world over the death of George Floyd. During the London rally, ‘Star Wars’ actor John Boyega was been vocal about support for the Black Lives Matter movement and anti-racism.
“Black lives have always mattered,” Boyega stated and continued, “We have always been important. We have always meant something. We have always succeeded regardless. And now is the time. I ain’t waiting. I ain’t waiting.”
“Every black person understands and realizes the first time you are reminded that you are black, you remember. Every black person in here remembers when another person reminded you that you were black.”
A number of other guest speakers, including relatives of Belly Mujinga, also addressed the crowds of people who were supporting the demonstration throughout the day.
Fellow celebrities are supporting Boyega for his speech assuring his Hollywood career is not going to harm.
“I would work with John Boyega and I urge other Non-Black creators to affirm that they have his back as well,” writer and director Matthew Cherry wrote.
“Never been more proud of you, John,” Hamill wrote.
Hear what Boyega said in the protest below: