Sofia Bryant Reminds Fans to Keep Fighting for Black Lives Matter off of Social Media
The I Am Not Okay With This actress asked fans to actively support the Black Lives Matter movement, not just post about it.
Worldwide, people have been protesting for Black Lives Matter since George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, MN in late May. Like many celebrities, actress Sofia Bryant is using her platform to show her support and fight for racial justice.
Through her Twitter and Instagram page, Bryant has promoted resources, shared bail funds, and demanded justice for victims of police brutality like Breonna Taylor. She also educated fans on instances of discrimination against Black and Brown people, such as the on-going fight for discrimination of hair textures and styles to be illegal nationwide.
Still, Bryant hopes fans move beyond just posting about Black Lives Matter on social media. She wants them to actively engage with the movement and make changes to their real lives as well.
“Regardless of your pace, make sure every step is taking you forward. How’ve you been showing your support lately? How’ve you been actively participating? And I mean OUTSIDE OF SOCIAL MEDIA,” Bryant wrote on her Instagram. “What other ways could you be contributing to your community and the BLM movement?”
There are many ways that people can fight to end racism outside of social media, such as signing petitions, donating to organizations and bail funds, and attending protests. However, there is an even simple way to get started: by learning more about Black experiences and history.
Bryant asked her fans to educate themselves on Black Lives Matter issues, not just post about them on their social media. She also advocated for talking to others about it, particularly with family members and friends.
“You need to educate yourself and you need to educate your families, and it’s not gonna be easy to talk about, but it needs to get done,” Bryant shared. “It is exhausting and it is hard to watch. And it is uncomfortable, yes. But imagine how it feels to be Black in America.”
The fight for Black Lives Matter is not over, and it’s not too late for you to actively participate in it. Click here to find more ways that you can help fight for racial justice.
