Celebrities React To Grand Jury Decision In Ferguson
St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Robert McCulloch announced Monday night that the grand jury decided against indicting Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, who shot and killed Michael Brown, an unarmed teen, earlier this year.
Celebrities, like many people around the country, have taken to social media to share their reaction to the decision that’s sparked protests and riots in a number of American cities:
” A system cannot fail those it was never meant to protect ” W.E.B. DuBois. https://t.co/1OCKbrJaTb
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) November 25, 2014
My heart and sympathy goes out to Michael Browns family. They’re words and actions are remarkable considering their deep sorrow and grief. — Katherine Heigl (@KatieHeigl) November 25, 2014
The system enables young black men to be killed behind the mask of law #Ferguson #tippingpoint #change
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) November 25, 2014
Surreal — kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 25, 2014
I’m heartbroken over the news of no indictment in Ferguson. Let’s all pray for peace.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) November 25, 2014
” Let’s not just make noise, let’s make a difference.” – Michael Brown’s family. Rest in peace Michael Brown. — oliviamunn (@oliviamunn) November 25, 2014
Feeling stuck all the way over here in Sydney seeing the news just now… Sending my prayers to Ferguson & praying for an equal America.
As a society how do we do better and stop things like this happening time after time!! I’m so sorry to… https://t.co/VTe0rwXeek
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 25, 2014
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 25, 2014
Heavy heart, angry soul… we matter. ALL our lives matter. Hear us, feel us, respect us… ALL
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) November 25, 2014
All my love is with the family of Michael Brown. I applaud their strength and courage, mourn their loss, pray they see justice and change. — Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) November 25, 2014
There are no variables to “unarmed” at a distance. It doesn’t matter where my hands are if there’s nothing in them & you KNOW I’m unarmed.
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) November 25, 2014
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