69. Black Leaders: Hollywood’s Black Stars on Black Lives Matter

Published: Sept. 18, 2020, 2 p.m.

When it comes to influencing, not many hold a candle to iconic film stars. Many of the great Black leaders, both men and women, in the industry have used their platform to speak on a worldwide issue: race and Black Lives Matter. Over the last five years or so, some unique ideas and perspectives have been brought up on the topic. And in an unbiased and objective manner, I thought a look at these perspectives would be good for all. Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Viola Davis, Regina King and Will Smith have been vocal and unashamed in their willingness to be agents of change, each in a different way. There are many other Black leaders in the entertainment industry, but today we focus on them specifically.

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