The entire world is in uproar after the recent events that occurred in Minneapolis, where video of a Minnesota officer suffocating a Black man by kneeling on his neck for over nine minutes surfaced on the Internet on Monday night. The man, named George Floyd, told officers repeatedly that he could not breathe, and was ignored. He later died in hospital.

Artists are using their platforms to show support and bring awareness to systemic racism.

Shawn Mendes spoke on the injustice in a thorough Instagram post. He mentions “All of us that are in the majority can’t sit idle any longer while the minority are suffering, it’s time for ALL humans to demand change. This needs to be EVERYONE’S fight. We need to start to really listen to and help amplify black voices. To make their struggles known and to reject racism. It’s time to take action on that feeling in your heart that knows how wrong this is.”

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0yg_AHiVF/

 

Ariana Grande used her platform to direct her fans to take action:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3R9O8lxHt/

 

Beyonce used her voice to send a powerful message about stepping up:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAy-W0cAvWV/

 

Billie Eilish has been consistent in spreading awareness to her fanbase about being allies:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAzwncfFm7G/

 

Lady Gaga calls out those in higher positions for their lack in leadership:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1w91OFWNF/

 

Khalid empathizes with being black in America:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0Q68sD-jH/

 

Rihanna expresses her anger towards the death of George Floyd:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAy-IpYnqCu/

 

Normani’s image spoke volumes:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA36D0XFqkO/

 

Dua Lipa offers resources to help relieve effort:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAxtPBwhPQK/

 

Selena Gomez focuses on next steps:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA026SejFRg/

 

Harry Styles breaks down white privilege:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0rNg0n1-f/

 

Lil Nas X has a message for the protesters:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA29l7QlVQ0/

 

Lizzo, who has spent time living Minneapolis, teared up as she spoke about what’s happening there from people who are actually in the community.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyNaMhAZZ1/

 

Cities all over the world are also reacting to the injustice towards black lives. Many protests and demonstrations were held over the weekend, displaying their pain and frustration. Unity is necessary at a time like this, and it is reassuring to see the world come together for the greater good.