[Updated] Korean & Japanese celebs show support for #BlackLivesMatter following murder of George Floyd + a call to contribute

IATFB 06/14/2020 C-Entertainment, Editorials, J-Entertainment, K-Entertainment, Opinions Leave A Comment

The story that has captured the attention of at least one nation, if not the world, is the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police in the state of Minnesota, and if you haven’t followed the story, then I implore you to look into it.

https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1265486132600541186

It’s painful to watch and it should be. If you believe you can handle viewing the whole video, then I recommend that you do so as it leaves a lasting impression. Floyd’s murder has understandably resonated and has launched nationwide protests. It should be noted that while this killing was the catalyst for everything that’s happening, it’s more of a critical mass event in terms of injustice that has happened in this country since … well, it was founded.

Thankfully, among those speaking out in support of justice for George Floyd, the protests at large, and Black Lives Matter are many Korean and Japanese celebrities, with Jay Park, Dumbfoundead, Ted Park, CL, and Crush among those leading the charge.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAuPGt9gDT0/

https://t.co/2dUvNk6ZAp just donated 10k… Pray to God the truth prevails 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
— JAY BUM PARK (@JAYBUMAOM) May 28, 2020

Every asian artist who has benefited and made a living off of black culture should be speaking out rn, I see y’all 👀
— dumbfoundead (@dumbfoundead) May 30, 2020

and yes I’m talking to my international artists as well ?
— dumbfoundead (@dumbfoundead) May 30, 2020

Attention Asian-Americans, Let’s proudly celebrate the last two days of Asian Pacific American Heritage month by showing solidarity, action and standing with our fellow brothers and sisters! #blacklivesmatter #APAHM
— dumbfoundead (@dumbfoundead) May 30, 2020

pic.twitter.com/pFtn4CzIja
— dumbfoundead (@dumbfoundead) May 30, 2020

Me and my mom pulled the fuck up for our brothers, sisters and the change we want to see in this world! where YOU at tho? ✊🏽✊✊🏼✊🏿✊🏻#AsiansForBlackLives #NoJusticeNoPeace pic.twitter.com/elTdP8jxiQ
— dumbfoundead (@dumbfoundead) June 5, 2020

#KtownForBlackLives pic.twitter.com/kIWoHdnV7M
— dumbfoundead (@dumbfoundead) June 7, 2020

As Asians in hip hop we have been inspired by black culture. If we can’t speak up now, we don’t deserve their art form. Silence is deadly regardless of platform we all have a voice cause there’s strength in numbers. Speak up. Rest in Power George 🙏💯 pic.twitter.com/ELcUwdew3l
— Ted Park (@TedParkBoi) May 29, 2020

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBAiMkuJY85/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1tsvhpcIB/

Protested/Donated

Spoke About It

Showed Support

Note: The point of the categories is not to judge, but simply to organize for those who don’t want to go through each link. Some were protesting and donating, some had personal thoughts to share, and some amplified the voices of others and expressed solidarity. Everything is valid and helps.

Everybody is free to take their words or leave them, but I for one am glad to see it no matter what.

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Speaking of all this, I want to take a moment to go a bit mask off. While you could probably figure out my politics from reading the site, I usually don’t directly mention it, but I’m rather done at the moment with all the bullshit I’ve been seeing.

Government thugs. https://t.co/JiRSOcH5DJ
— Asian Junkie (@asianjunkiecom) May 29, 2020

NYPD hitting a protestor with a car door in BK. Wow it’s almost like this isn’t really about protecting the public. pic.twitter.com/9DTIv1QYe9
— Zeeshan Aleem (@ZeeshanAleem) May 30, 2020

This was me, and I want to make one thing clear to all the people that are commenting lies below this video. I did NOT spit in this officers face. I was wearing a face mask. He told me to get out of the street and then immediately threw me out of the way. https://t.co/349TZijtD8
— Dounya Zayer (@zayer_dounya) May 30, 2020

This is the officer. He threw my phone before throwing me. As you can see I was already backing up. All I asked was why. pic.twitter.com/8mct5GrztV
— Dounya Zayer (@zayer_dounya) May 30, 2020

This is unbelievable. Minneapolis police just arrested black CNN reporter Omar Jimenez live on air even after he identified himself. I’ve never seen anything like this.#GeorgeFloyd #MinneapolisRiot #omarjimenez pic.twitter.com/gSx1Kuxznm
— Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) May 29, 2020

Police literally opening fire on the free press. pic.twitter.com/g8RMImZLGr
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) May 30, 2020

Similarly, I usually keep donations private as I don’t believe attention whoring or whatever is appropriate if you’re truly doing it altruistically (as much as one can be). However, in this case, I do want to make contributions public so as to encourage others to help as well, and if the worst to come of that is having to suffer from assholes saying it’s for clout or whatever then fuck it, that’s nothing.

There are so many funds that you could support (ways to help can be found here), but here’s three worthy ones I’ve contributed to.

George Floyd Memorial Fund

Minnesota Freedom Fund

Unicorn Riot

I’ll probably be adding more to the list as this goes on, but for now I’d like to focus on those three.

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Update

In addition to updating the list of celebrities, I have additionally donated to five other funds, and I would again ask you to consider helping as well. Thank you.

Justice For Breonna Taylor

Legacy

Healing Path Wellness Services

Gold Cash Inc. & King’s Jewelry

70+ Bail Funds & Other Organizations

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Times are tough, I understand this, but I’ve always believed no amount is too small when it comes to donations. So if you are lucky enough to have any amount you can spare during this harrowing time, please also consider supporting.

Thank you.

Asian Junkie Asian pop. Without discretion.

[Updated] Korean & Japanese celebs show support for #BlackLivesMatter following murder of George Floyd + a call to contribute

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