Mike Brown Verdict 2014: Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lebron James & More Celebrities Support Family & Ferguson Amidst Protests & Outrage [PHOTO]
Just after 9 p.m. (EST) riots in Ferguson, Missouri broke out in protest of the grand jury's decision to not indict Darren Wilson in the murder of Mike Brown. As his family mourned with protestors outside of the St. Louis county court, Proseuctor Robert McCullough delivered the jury's decision and even condemned the media for its' thirsty, "24-hour-news cycle."
Moments later, protests immediately broke out in Ferguson, Washington DC, LA, NYC and more. Social media erupted in outrage and several celebrities spoke out against the lack of justice shown in the shooting of Mike Brown.
J. Cole Releases Powerful Song in Honor of Mike Brown
Katy Perry, who was not in America at the time, tweeted:
Feeling stuck all the way over here in Sydney seeing the news just now... Sending my prayers to Ferguson & praying for an equal America.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 25, 2014
. Lebron James took time off of the court to share a post on Instagram:
As a society how do we do better and stop things like this happening time after time!! I'm so sorry to these families. Violence is not the answer people. Retaliation isn't the solution as well. #PrayersUpToTheFamilies #WeHaveToDoBetter A photo posted by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:06pm PST
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Lena Dunham offered support to the devastated family of Mike Brown:
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
. Rapper Macklemore shared powerful views of his own and walked the streets of Seattle in protest:
The system that instills & protects white supremacy wins again. Humanity loses...No justice. I pray for Mike Brown & his family. So sad. — Macklemore (@macklemore) November 25, 2014
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Shonda Rhimes reminded her followers of Dr. King's words:
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 25, 2014
. "Being Mary Jane" star Gabrielle Union tweeted as well:
Heavy heart, angry soul... we matter. ALL our lives matter. Hear us, feel us, respect us... ALL — Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) November 25, 2014
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Jesse Williams, who has been extremely active with speaking out against injustice, posted this jarring message on his Instagram about the St. Louis County Prosecutor, Robert McCullough.
Ett foto publicerat av Jesse Williams (@ijessewilliams) Nov 11, 2014 at 7:00 PST
. Rihanna posted a daunting post on Instagram with the caption, "Facts" to express her feelings on the decision.
facts. Une photo publiée par badgalriri (@badgalriri) le Nov. 11, 2014 at 6:55 PST
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Power 105.1's Charlamagne tha God tweeted:
Don't blame people for disappointing you blame yourself for expecting too much from them.
— Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) November 25, 2014
. Q- Tip protested in the streets of New York City:
August Alsina held a moment of silence on his sold out tour:
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Rest in peace Mike Brown and prayers for his family as well as peace in Ferguson. His family said repeatedly that they do not want any more violence in their son’s name.
